What happened on Saturday February 03, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1996:

• Yunnan Earthquake of 1996 On February 3, 1996, a devastating magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Yunnan Province in southwestern China, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The seismic event resulted in 322 confirmed fatalities, with 3,925 people seriously injured and an additional 13,000 suffering minor injuries. The earthquake's impact was catastrophic for local infrastructure, causing the collapse of 358,000 housing units and damaging another 654,000. Approximately 320,000 residents were left homeless, creating a massive humanitarian crisis in the region.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1996

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Miami Heat : 100 - 99
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Milwaukee Bucks : 111 - 88
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Dallas Mavericks : 105 - 96
• Portland Trail Blazers - Philadelphia 76ers : 96 - 85
• Sacramento Kings - Detroit Pistons : 94 - 85

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Sp Gijon - Ath Madrid : 1 - 2
• Zaragoza - Valencia : 4 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - Watford : 2 - 1
• Dundee United - St Johnstone : 1 - 3
• Grimsby - Derby : 1 - 1
• Huddersfield - Tranmere : 1 - 0
• Ipswich - West Brom : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Hull : 1 - 1
• Bournemouth - Wycombe : 2 - 3
• Brentford - Burnley : 1 - 0
• Brighton - Wrexham : 2 - 2
• Bristol Rvs - Walsall : 2 - 0

February 03, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 34th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1996 can also be written as 2/3/1996 in the US and as 3/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1996 in February 1996 calendar

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Famous people died on February 03, 1996:

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. Everything But The Girl - Missing
4. Joan Osborne - One Of Us
5. LL Cool J - Hey Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
2. 3T - Anything
3. The Bluetones - Slight Return
4. The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
5. Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
3. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 03, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:40 pm and setting at 06:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1996.

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Someone born on February 03, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 20 days old,

or 1524 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10672 days old,

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

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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

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

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