Thursday February 08, 1996: on this day

February 08, 1996 was the 39th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 08, 1996, who was born and died on February 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Carnal Knowledge, directed by Mike Nichols), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 08, 1996?


February 08, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1996 can also be written as 2/8/1996 in the US and as 8/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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February 08, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1996:

  • The massive internet collaboration ''24 hours in cyberspace'' takes place.
  • The u.s. congress passes the communications decency act.
  • The telecommunications act of 1996 was signed into law by u.s. president bill clinton, deregulating access to the telecommunications and broadcasting market, including the dissemination of media by internet. the bill was the first to be signed in cyberspace.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Los Angeles Clippers - Denver Nuggets : 95 - 115
  • New Jersey Nets - Phoenix Suns : 102 - 107
  • Sacramento Kings - Charlotte Hornets : 105 - 115
  • Utah Jazz - Dallas Mavericks : 133 - 136
  • Washington Bullets - Atlanta Hawks : 92 - 98

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Campomaior : 3 - 1
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February 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:34 pm and setting at 09:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.

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Who was born on February 08, 1996?


Famous people born on February 08, 1996:

  • Leighton Vander Esch

    NFL linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his impressive defensive skills.

  • Clevon Brown

    Clevon Brown is a professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Kenedy

    Brazilian footballer[276].

  • Semih Varol

    Youtube star.

  • Shereen Jenkins

    Vine star.

Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:

  • James Dean
    James Dean

    American actor.

  • Gary Coleman
    Gary Coleman

    Gary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.

  • Mathilda May
    Mathilda May

    French actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).

  • Lana Turner
    Lana Turner

    American actress, onscreen since 1937.

  • Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte

    American actor.

  • Jack Lemmon
    Jack Lemmon

    American actor.

  • Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen

    Mary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.

  • Seth Green
    Seth Green

    Seth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Paul Wight
    Paul Wight

    American professional wrestler.

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


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 21 days old,

or 1468 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10277 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1996?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 08, 1996:

  • Mercer Ellington

    Renowned musician and composer.

  • Del Ennis

    American baseball player and coach.

  • John Hartford Worlock

    Roman catholic bishop (liverpool), at the age of 76.

  • Mercer Kennedy Ellington

    At 76, trumpeter/composer dies.

  • Robert Leray
  • Bruno Hussar
  • Derek Worlock

What famous deaths happened on February 8th?

Famous deaths on February 8th:

  • Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad

    American actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.

  • Del Shannon
    Del Shannon

    American singer and songwriter.

  • George Dolenz
    George Dolenz

    American actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).

  • Jmarion Henderson

    Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.

  • Zacharius Janssen

    Invented the first compound microscope.

  • Cem Karaca

    Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.

  • Halvor Laxness

    Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.

  • Margaruite Pindling

    First Lady of the Bahamas and wife of Sir Lynden Pindling, the first Prime Minister of the Bahamas.

  • Alveria Spina

    Italian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Izzabell Murdoch

    Izzabell Murdoch was an Irish-British novelist and philosopher, known for her complex and philosophical novels.

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


Holidays on February 08, 1996:

  • Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
  • Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
  • Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.

Saints celebrated on February 08, 1996:

  • Saint Jerome Emiliani.
  • Saint Juventius
  • Saint Mengold of Huy
  • Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
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February 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Missing
  4. - One Of Us
  5. - Hey Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Spaceman
  2. - Anything
  3. - Slight Return
  4. - Lifted
  5. - I Wanna Be A Hippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  3. - Soon As I Get Home
  4. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  5. - One Sweet Day

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

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

The Latin music chart on February 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 5th and February 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos
  4. - Si Tu Te Vas
  5. - Como Te Extrano

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

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

Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Ann-Margret, Art Garfunkel

Country: United States of America

City Hall

City Hall

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello

Unforgettable

Unforgettable

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Dahl

Starring: Ray Liotta, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Coyote, Christopher McDonald

August

August

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Anthony Hopkins

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Leslie Phillips, Kate Burton, Gawn Grainger

No One Could Protect Her

No One Could Protect Her

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Larry Shaw

Starring: Joanna Kerns, Tony Denison, Peter MacNeill, Lori Hallier

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

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

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

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.

Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt

Charles Kuralt'S America

By:

Former CBS-TV Newsman and author of A Life on the Road, the former CBS-TV journalist revisits his favorite places and people in the best seasons. This cheerful account is called

Intensity by Dean Koontz

Intensity

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Chyna Shepard is 26 years old and stares out a window at the moonlit sky. Unable to sleep her first night at her Napa Valley family home, she looks out.

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.

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Sense and Sensibility

By:

Jane Austen's novel Sense and Sensibility was published in 1811 under the pseudonym of "A Lady".

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

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

Black Dawn

Black Dawn

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Genewars

Genewars

Platform: Windows, DOS

Genre: RTS

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Alpine Racer 2

Alpine Racer 2

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Namco

Donkey Kong Land 2

Donkey Kong Land 2

Platform: Game Boy, 3DS Virtual Console

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Nintendo

Dragon Force

Dragon Force

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: NA Working Designs

history

Who was the US President on February 08, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 08, 1996?

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

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What is special about February 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
  • 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.

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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 February 1996?

February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1996 calendar looked like.

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