What happened on Tuesday August 06, 1996?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1996:

• NASA Announces Potential Evidence of Life in Martian Meteorite NASA scientists announced a groundbreaking discovery regarding the Allan Hills 84001 meteorite, suggesting potential microscopic evidence of primitive life forms from Mars. This announcement sparked global scientific excitement and intense debate about the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
• 1996 Atlanta Olympics Concludes The 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, concluded with the United States dominating the medal table. The U.S. won a total of 101 medals, including 44 gold medals, showcasing their athletic prowess across multiple sporting disciplines.
• The Ramones Perform Final Concert The legendary American punk rock band The Ramones performed their final concert, marking the end of an era in punk music history. The concert took place at the Palace in Hollywood, California, concluding their influential musical journey.
• Australian National Census Australia conducted its national population and housing census, collecting comprehensive demographic data to inform national policy and planning.

Events in 1996

August 06, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1996

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1996

August 06, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mainz - Leipzig : 2 - 1

August 06, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1996 can also be written as 8/6/1996 in the US and as 6/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

Famous people died on August 06, 1996:

• Hernán Siles Zuazo

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
4. Keith Sweat - Twisted
5. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Los Del Rio - Macarena
3. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
4. Robbie Williams - Freedom
5. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
3. Keith Sweat - Twisted
4. 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
5. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 02:59 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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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1996

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Someone born on August 06, 1996 is:

28 years 8 months old,

or 344 months and 17 days old,

or 1498 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10487 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1996?

There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1996.

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