Monday August 05, 1996: on this 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.

August 05, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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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

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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.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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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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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on August 05, 1996 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 05, 1996?


Famous people born on August 05, 1996:

  • Matthew Paquette

    Matthew paquette is a former vine star known for his comedic content and short skits.

  • Takakeishō Mitsunobu

    Japanese sumo wrestler.

  • Cho Seung-youn

    South korean singer-songwriter and rapper.

  • Francesca Deagostini
  • Daichi Kamada
  • Rafał Makowski
  • Mai Murakami
  • Malik Reed
  • Sophie Sundqvist
  • Theodoros Tselidis

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • DeRay Davis
    DeRay Davis

    DeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

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August 05, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months

or 1447 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10135 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 August 05, 1996?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 05, 1996.

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


Famous people died on August 05, 1996:

  • Abdulrahman Mohamed Babu

    Politician dies at 72.

  • Bruce Howard Lidington

    Actor (sword of valiant mosses), died at 46.

  • Frank Ulrich Marcus

    At 68, a playwright/critic dies.

  • Roman Schnur
  • Claudio Barigozzi

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1996:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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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.

August 05, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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.

August 05, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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 R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 05, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 05, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 05, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 05, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - El Reportero
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi

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August 05, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Country: United States of America

She's the One

She's the One

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Edward Burns

Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone

Country: United States of America

The Fan

The Fan

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo

Country: United States of America

Basquiat

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

August 05, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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:

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 05, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke

Cadillac Jukebox

By:

Aaron Crown, the long-standing murderer of Louisiana's most prominent black civil rights leader, was not surprising to anyone.

How to Kill a Monster by R.L. Stine

How to Kill a Monster

By:

Gretchen and Clark fear that Clark's deaf grandmother and grandfather will be too loud for them.

A Time to Kill by John Grisham

A Time to Kill

By:

Two young, drunken, and remorseless men take the life of a ten year-old girl apart.

Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals

By:

The New York Times bestseller prequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning Classic The Killer Angels. In this epic novel by Jeff Shaara, Jeff Shaara explores the lives, passions and careers of these remarkable characters.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

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240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

August 05, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 05, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bogey Dead 6

Bogey Dead 6

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action, Simulation

Publisher: JP Asmik Ace Entertainment; NA SCEA; EU SCEE

Afterlife

Afterlife

Platform: Windows, MS-DOS, Macintosh

Genre: God game

Publisher: LucasArts

Conquest of the New World

Conquest of the New World

Platform: MS-DOS, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy game

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

Close Combat

Close Combat

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Microsoft

Dragon Force

Dragon Force

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: NA Working Designs

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1996?

On August 05, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1996?

On August 05, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1996?

On August 05, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. 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 August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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 August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1996 calendar looked like.

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