What happened on Tuesday September 03, 1996?

Here's what happened on September 03, 1996:

• Operation Desert Strike The United States launched Operation Desert Strike against Iraq in response to the Iraqi attack on Arbil, a significant military intervention in the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
• Iraq Disarmament Crisis Iraq continued to obstruct UN weapons inspectors, refusing access to multiple sites and undermining international diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions through peaceful means.
• Nintendo Game Boy Pocket Launch Nintendo released the Game Boy Pocket, a slimmer and more compact version of the original Game Boy, in the United States. This portable gaming system represented a significant advancement in handheld gaming technology.
• Yeltsin's Public Appearance Russian President Boris Yeltsin made a rare public appearance at his Moscow holiday home, engaging in conversation with Prime Minister Victor Chernomyrdin, amid speculation about his health and political stability.
• Death of Emily Kame Kngwarreye Emily Kame Kngwarreye, a renowned Australian Aboriginal artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings representing her traditional lands, passed away. Her work significantly contributed to the recognition of Indigenous Australian art on the global stage.
• Potential Discovery of Robert the Bruce's Heart Archaeologists claimed to have potentially discovered the heart of Robert the Bruce, a legendary Scottish king, in an ancient casket at Melrose Abbey, sparking historical and archaeological interest.
• Tragic Bus Accident in Mexico A devastating traffic accident occurred when a truck collided with a bus in Mexico, resulting in approximately 20 fatalities and highlighting road safety concerns.
• Princess Diana's Credit Card Incident Princess Diana experienced a minor embarrassment when her credit card was declined while attempting to purchase lipstick, highlighting a rare moment of vulnerability for the public figure.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Sep. 03, 1996

Newspapers from Sep. 03, 1996

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

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Bordeaux - Bastia : 3 - 1
• Caen - Metz : 0 - 0
• Guingamp - Cannes : 0 - 1
• Lille - Nice : 3 - 2
• Marseille - Rennes : 3 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• East Fife - Clydebank : 1 - 1
• Man City - Charlton : 2 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• For Sittard - Feyenoord : 0 - 2
• Heerenveen - NAC Breda : 0 - 1
• Utrecht - Groningen : 0 - 0

September 03, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 247th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 03, 1996 can also be written as 9/3/1996 in the US and as 3/9/1996 in UK and Europe.

September 03, 1996 in September 1996 calendar

Famous people born on September 03, 1996:

• Joy (singer)

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on September 3rd

Famous people died on September 03, 1996:

• Julian Amery

  Julian Amery was a prominent British Conservative Party politician who served in Parliament for 39 years, becoming a life peer after...

• Emily Kame Kngwarreye

  Australian painter (b. 1910).

• Elio Chinol

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on September 3rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 03, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
3. Keith Sweat - Twisted
4. LL Cool J - Loungin'
5. Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 03, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Fugees - Ready Or Not
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. Peter Andre - Flava
4. The Smurfs - I've Got A Little Puppy
5. Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 03, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. New Edition - Hit Me Off
2. Keith Sweat - Twisted
3. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
4. 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
5. LL Cool J - Loungin

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 3rd is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 03, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 03, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:32 pm and setting at 01:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1996.

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Someone born on September 03, 1996 is:

28 years 7 months old,

or 343 months and 20 days old,

or 1494 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10459 days old,

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

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 3rd 2025.

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

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

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