What happened on Monday August 05, 1996?

About August 5th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: Dallas Cowboys play Kansas City Chiefs in Monterrey Mexico
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1996 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
  • #1 UK song: Wannabe by The Spice Girls
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

More about August 5th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1996.

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August 05, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1996:

  • Dallas Cowboys play Kansas City Chiefs in Monterrey Mexico
  • Death of Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu, a prominent Zanzibar-born revolutionary, politician, and pan-Africanist, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his significant contributions to African political movements and anti-colonial struggles, Babu was an influential figure in the region's post-independence political landscape.
  • Death of Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu, a prominent Zanzibar-born revolutionary, politician, and pan-Africanist, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his significant contributions to African political movements and anti-colonial struggles, Babu was an influential figure in the region's post-independence political landscape.
  • Death of Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu, a prominent Zanzibar-born revolutionary, politician, and pan-Africanist, passed away at the age of 72. Known for his significant contributions to African political movements and anti-colonial struggles, Babu was an influential figure in the region's post-independence political landscape.
  • Death of Frank Marcus Frank Marcus, a notable German playwright and critic, passed away at the age of 68. Marcus was known for his contributions to contemporary theater and critical analysis, leaving a significant mark on 20th-century German dramatic arts.
  • Death of Frank Marcus Frank Marcus, a notable German playwright and critic, passed away at the age of 68. Marcus was known for his contributions to contemporary theater and critical analysis, leaving a significant mark on 20th-century German dramatic arts.
  • Death of Frank Marcus Frank Marcus, a notable German playwright and critic, passed away at the age of 68. Marcus was known for his contributions to contemporary theater and critical analysis, leaving a significant mark on 20th-century German dramatic arts.
  • NFL Pre-Season Game in Monterrey, Mexico The Kansas City Chiefs decisively defeated the Dallas Cowboys 32-6 in an NFL pre-season exhibition game held in Monterrey, Mexico. This international match highlighted the NFL's growing efforts to expand its global audience and showcase American football in Latin America.
  • NFL Pre-Season Game in Monterrey, Mexico The Kansas City Chiefs decisively defeated the Dallas Cowboys 32-6 in an NFL pre-season exhibition game held in Monterrey, Mexico. This international match highlighted the NFL's growing efforts to expand its global audience and showcase American football in Latin America.
  • NFL Pre-Season Game in Monterrey, Mexico The Kansas City Chiefs decisively defeated the Dallas Cowboys 32-6 in an NFL pre-season exhibition game held in Monterrey, Mexico. This international match highlighted the NFL's growing efforts to expand its global audience and showcase American football in Latin America.
  • Death of Bruce Howard Lidington Bruce Howard Lidington, an English actor, died at the age of 46. While details of his career are limited, his passing marks the loss of a performer in the British entertainment industry.
  • Death of Bruce Howard Lidington Bruce Howard Lidington, an English actor, died at the age of 46. While details of his career are limited, his passing marks the loss of a performer in the British entertainment industry.
  • Death of Bruce Howard Lidington Bruce Howard Lidington, an English actor, died at the age of 46. While details of his career are limited, his passing marks the loss of a performer in the British entertainment industry.

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August 05, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 05, 1996?


August 05, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 218th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1996 can also be written as 8/5/1996 in the US and as 5/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1996:

  • Claudio Barigozzi

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August 05, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 05, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) youtube
  2. - You're Makin' Me High youtube
  3. - How Do U Want It youtube
  4. - Twisted youtube
  5. - Give Me One Reason youtube

August 05, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

  1. - Wannabe youtube
  2. - Macarena youtube
  3. - Killing Me Softly youtube
  4. - Freedom youtube
  5. - Mysterious Girl youtube

August 05, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) youtube
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted youtube
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love
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August 05, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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August 05, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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44%

The moon phase on August 05, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 August 05, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:19 pm and setting at 02:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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How old is someone born on August 05, 1996?


Someone born on August 05, 1996 is:

28 years 8 months old,

or 344 months and 14 days old,

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