Monday April 08, 1996: on this day

April 08, 1996 was the 99th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1996, who was born and died on April 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, directed by Jim Mallon), TV series (e.g. Recovery) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1996?


April 08, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 99th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1996 can also be written as 4/8/1996 in the US and as 8/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

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April 08, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1996:

  • Bruce seldon tkos tony tucker in 7 to win vacated wba boxing title.

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April 08, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Indiana Pacers : 95 - 97
  • Charlotte Hornets - Chicago Bulls : 98 - 97
  • Dallas Mavericks - Golden State Warriors : 104 - 102
  • Miami Heat - Washington Bullets : 99 - 111
  • New Jersey Nets - Philadelphia 76ers : 79 - 82

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Lubeck - Duisburg : 2 - 1
  • Unterhaching - Mannheim : 3 - 1
  • Zwickau - Bielefeld : 1 - 3

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Lens - Monaco : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Tranmere : 6 - 2
  • Grimsby - Ipswich : 3 - 1
  • Norwich - Huddersfield : 2 - 0
  • Portsmouth - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
  • Port Vale - Oldham : 1 - 3
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April 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 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 April 8th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 10:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Who was born on April 08, 1996?


Famous people born on April 08, 1996:

  • Anna Korakaki

    Greek olympic shooter.

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

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April 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 20 days old,

or 1459 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10216 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1996?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 08, 1996.

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April 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 08, 1996:

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Mick Young

    Australian politician (b. 1936).

  • León Klimovsky

    Argentinian-spanish actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1906).

  • George W Jenkins

    American businessman (born in 1907).

  • Basil Hembry

    Farmer/campaigner dies at the age of 80.

  • Charles Donald Adams

    Singer, dies at 67.

What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

  • Greysin Picasso

    Greysin Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

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April 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1996:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1996:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  2. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  3. - Nobody Knows
  4. - Ironic
  5. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)

April 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Return Of The Mack
  2. - Firestarter
  3. - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
  4. - The X-Files
  5. - Children

April 08, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  2. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  3. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  4. - Lady
  5. - I Will Survive

April 08, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 08, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Experiencia Religiosa
  4. - Estoy Aqui
  5. - Animal

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April 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jim Mallon

Starring: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Hamsun

Hamsun

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jan Troell

Starring: Max von Sydow, Ghita Nørby, Anette Hoff, Gard B. Eidsvold

Mrs. Winterbourne

Mrs. Winterbourne

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Benjamin

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Ricki Lake, Brendan Fraser, Miguel Sandoval

The Quest

The Quest

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jean-Claude Van Damme

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar, Janet Gunn

James and the Giant Peach

James and the Giant Peach

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Henry Selick

Starring: Paul Terry, Joanna Lumley, Pete Postlethwaite, Simon Callow

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Recovery

Recovery

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Marcus Scott

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

Profit

Profit

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

April 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

By:

A man and woman fall in love behind a secret wall, in a highly guarded mansion located in a wealthy suburb of Virginia.

It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes A Village

By:

This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Five Days In Paris by Danielle Steel

Five Days In Paris

By:

Peter Haskell is the president of a large pharmaceutical company. He has everything: power, position, career, family and a job. For these, he has made great sacrifices.

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

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April 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 08, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Azrael's Tear

Azrael's Tear

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95

Genre: Role-playing video game, Adventure, Science fiction

Publisher: Mindscape

Assault Rigs

Assault Rigs

Platform: Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Psygnosis

Bad Mojo

Bad Mojo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Close Combat

Close Combat

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Microsoft

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Palm OS, Windows Mobile

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA THQ

history

Who was the US President on April 08, 1996?

On April 08, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1996?

On April 08, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1996?

On April 08, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1996?

April 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1996 calendar looked like.

Monday April 8, 1996