Wednesday January 03, 1996: on this day

January 03, 1996 was the 3rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 03, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 03, 1996, who was born and died on January 03, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, directed by Paris Barclay), TV series (e.g. Copycat) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 03, 1996?


January 03, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 3rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 03, 1996 can also be written as 1/3/1996 in the US and as 3/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 03, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

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January 03, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 03, 1996:

  • Motorola introduces the motorola startac wearable cellular telephone, the world's smallest and lightest mobile phone at that time.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - Milwaukee Bucks : 82 - 96
  • Houston Rockets - Chicago Bulls : 86 - 100
  • Indiana Pacers - Los Angeles Clippers : 110 - 94
  • Philadelphia 76ers - Golden State Warriors : 111 - 122
  • Portland Trail Blazers - Boston Celtics : 114 - 110

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Sociedad : 3 - 5
  • Ath Bilbao - Zaragoza : 1 - 0
  • Betis - Celta : 0 - 3
  • Compostela - Sp Gijon : 1 - 0
  • Oviedo - La Coruna : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Montpellier - Metz : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Celtic - Rangers : 0 - 0
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January 03, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 03, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 03, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 03, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1995 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1996.

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Who was born on January 03, 1996?


Famous people born on January 03, 1996:

  • Makelle Fulmer

    Talented gymnast known for her impressive routines and flexibility.

  • Florence Pugh

    English actress.

  • Xycron

    Youtube star.

  • Jessica Marble

    Youtube star.

  • Cassidy Shaffer

    Tv actress.

  • DeShone Kizer
  • Axel Louissaint
  • Marko Marić
  • Martino Mastellari
  • Jordy Monroy
  • Anna Nicoletti
  • Léo Ortiz
  • Gunnar Bentz
  • Curro Sánchez
  • Zoe Tavarelli
  • Kristy Wallace
  • David Wieczorek
  • Ercan Kara
  • Franco Pizzichillo

Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:

  • Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson

    American-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.

  • Victoria Principal
    Victoria Principal

    Victoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.

  • Jim Ross
    Jim Ross

    Jim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...

  • Jodie Whittaker
    Jodie Whittaker

    Jodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • George Martin
    George Martin

    An english record producer, arranger and composer.

  • Nicole Beharie
    Nicole Beharie

    An American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.

  • Anna May Wong
    Anna May Wong

    Actress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.

  • Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman

    American actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.

  • Jason Marsden
    Jason Marsden

    Actor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).

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January 03, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 2 months old,

or 338 months and 25 days old,

or 1473 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10312 days old,

if you were born on January 03, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 03, 1996.

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January 03, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 03, 1996:

  • Geoffrey Pardoe

    Engineer dies at the age of 67.

  • Terence Tenison Cuneo

    Artist dies at the age of 88.

  • Ezio Beccastrini
  • Vito Latis
  • Philippe Constantin
  • Terence Cuneo
  • Paul Lipson

What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?

Famous deaths on January 3rd:

  • Howard McNear
    Howard McNear

    Los angeles, california -- actor.

  • Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson

    Actress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.

  • Heather Sears
    Heather Sears

    London, england -- actress (room at the top).

  • William Cagney
    William Cagney

    Actor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.

  • Margaruite Higgins

    Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent known for her fearless reporting.

  • Joshiah Wedgwood

    Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.

  • Bronc

    Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd

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January 03, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 03, 1996:

  • The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • The Festival of Sleep Day
  • In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
  • Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
  • Feast day of St Genevieve
  • In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
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January 03, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 03, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 1st and January 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Hey Lover
  4. - Gangsta's Paradise
  5. - Diggin' On You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Earth Song
  2. - Father And Son
  3. - Breathe
  4. - Jesus To A Child
  5. - So Pure

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 1996 was Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Whitney Houston, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - One Sweet Day
  3. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  4. - Hey Lover
  5. - Soon As I Get Home

January 03, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 03, 1996 was Mas Alla by Gloria Estefan, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 1st and January 7th.

January 03, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 1st and January 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Mas Alla
  2. - Si Tu Te Vas
  3. - Como Te Extrano
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - Vuelveme A Querer

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January 03, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 03, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Paris Barclay

Starring: Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Tracey Cherelle Jones

Country: United States of America

Cadillac Ranch

Cadillac Ranch

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lisa Gottlieb

Starring: Jim Metzler, Joe Stevens, Bill Wise, Ashley Coe

Bio-Dome

Bio-Dome

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jason Bloom

Starring: Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, Denise Dowse

Playback

Playback

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Oley Sassone

Starring: George Hamilton, Tawny Kitaen, Shannon Whirry, Harry Dean Stanton

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli

Starring: Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Maria Schneider, Anna Paquin, Geraldine Chaplin, Joan Plowright, Elle Macpherson, John Wood (II), Fiona Shaw, Leanne Rowe, Billie Whitelaw, Samuel West

Country: Italy

January 03, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 03, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Copycat

Copycat

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Jon Amiel

Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming

Release year: 1995

Directed by: nbcu

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Rob Letterman

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Keoni Waxman

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

January 03, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 03, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan

The Hundred Secret Senses

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The author of The Valley of Amazement, Amy Tan has written the "wisest and best-loved novel" (Boston Globe). It was set in San Francisco, but Amy Tan also lives in a remote village in Southwestern China.

The Road Ahead by Bill Gates

The Road Ahead

By:

Nearly every page after the first page ends has the owner's name and number. The pages are clean and the binding is secure.

Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

Chicken Soup for the Soul

By:

This book contains 101 inspiring stories. Contributors share their angel experiences, including miracles and prayers answered.

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

The Lost World

By:

The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.

Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice

Memnoch the Devil

By:

"STARTLING . . . FIENDISH. . . MEMNOCH'S TALE ROCKS! New York Daily News: Interview with Memnoch. Memnoch is half-maddened and fever-pitch. .

January 03, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 03, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2Xtreme

2Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Blazing Dragons

Blazing Dragons

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Crystal Dynamics

Final Doom

Final Doom

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95, Macintosh, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: GT Interactive

Bug Too!

Bug Too!

Platform: Saturn, Windows

Genre: Action, Platform

Publisher: Sega

Donkey Kong Land 2

Donkey Kong Land 2

Platform: Game Boy, 3DS Virtual Console

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on January 03, 1996?

On January 03, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 1996?

On January 03, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 03, 1996?

On January 03, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 3rd?

January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
  • 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),

Find out more about January 3rd

history

What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for January 1996?

January 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1996 calendar looked like.

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