What happened on Thursday August 08, 1996?

Here's what happened on August 08, 1996:

• Nevill Mott, Renowned Physicist, Passes Away Sir Nevill Mott, a distinguished English physicist who made significant contributions to solid-state physics and quantum mechanics, died on this date. Mott was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his fundamental work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems. His groundbreaking research helped advance understanding of semiconductor and metal properties, making him a pivotal figure in 20th-century physics.
• Mel Tormé Suffers Career-Ending Stroke Mel Tormé, the legendary American jazz singer known as the 'Velvet Fog' for his smooth vocal style, suffered a debilitating stroke at age 70. This medical event effectively ended his remarkable 65-year musical career, during which he was renowned for his exceptional vocal range, improvisational skills, and contributions to jazz and popular music.

Events in 1996

August 08, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 08, 1996

Newspapers from Aug. 08, 1996

August 08, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 221st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 08, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

Famous people died on August 08, 1996:

• Nevill Francis Mott

  English physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1905).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on August 8th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 08, 1996 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 04:42 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 08, 1996

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Someone born on August 08, 1996 is:

28 years 7 months old,

or 343 months and 19 days old,

or 1494 weeks

or 10458 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1996?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1996.

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