What happened on Tuesday December 03, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 03, 1996:

• Establishment of Europol The European Union officially established the European Police Office (Europol), a law enforcement agency designed to improve cooperation and effectiveness in preventing and combating serious international crime. This marked a significant step in creating a unified approach to transnational criminal investigations across European member states.
• Death of Georges Duby, Medieval Historian Georges Duby, a renowned French historian who made significant contributions to understanding medieval social structures and culture, passed away. A prominent scholar of the Middle Ages, Duby was known for his groundbreaking work on feudal society, medieval mentalities, and gender relations. His scholarly works transformed historical understanding of medieval European social dynamics.
• Det Glynn, Anti-Apartheid Activist Dies Det Glynn, a dedicated teacher and prominent anti-apartheid activist, passed away at the age of 84. Throughout her life, Glynn was committed to fighting racial segregation and promoting social justice in South Africa, contributing to the broader struggle against apartheid through education and activism.

Events in 1996

December 03, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 03, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 03, 1996

December 03, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Atlanta Hawks : 95 - 105
• Charlotte Hornets - Los Angeles Clippers : 89 - 96
• Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks : 107 - 104
• Denver Nuggets - Golden State Warriors : 99 - 114
• Indiana Pacers - Portland Trail Blazers : 98 - 93

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Birmingham - Barnsley : 0 - 0
• Reading - Tranmere : 2 - 0
• Sheffield United - Huddersfield : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Plymouth : 2 - 2
• Brentford - Notts County : 2 - 0
• Bristol City - Watford : 1 - 1
• Burnley - Wrexham : 2 - 0
• Bury - Preston : 3 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnet - Leyton Orient : 0 - 0
• Brighton - Darlington : 2 - 3
• Cambridge - Mansfield : 2 - 1
• Cardiff - Swansea : 1 - 3
• Chester - Fulham : 1 - 1

December 03, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 338th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1996 can also be written as 12/3/1996 in the US and as 3/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people born on December 03, 1996:

• Agnes Chow

Famous people born in 1996

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Famous people died on December 03, 1996:

• Babrak Karmal

  Afghan political leader who served as Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1980 to 1981, playing a significant role during the Soviet-Afghan...

• Georges Duby

  Georges Duby was a renowned French medieval historian who revolutionized understanding of social and economic structures in the Middle Ages.

• Karl Skifjeld

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 3rd

December 03, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
3. Keith Sweat - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now

December 03, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. The Prodigy - Breathe
2. Robert Miles featuring Maria Nayler - One And One
3. Dunblane - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
4. Boyzone - A Different Beat

December 03, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 1996 was Nobody by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
2. Ginuwine - Pony
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
4. BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre) - No Diggity
5. Mint Condition - What Kind Of Man Would I Be

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 03, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 03, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 03, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:34 pm and setting at 12:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Someone born on December 03, 1996 is:

28 years 4 months old,

or 340 months and 20 days old,

or 1481 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10368 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 1996?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 03, 1996.

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