What happened on Monday July 08, 1996?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1996:

• Spice Girls Launch Debut Single *Wannabe* On July 8, 1996, the Spice Girls released their groundbreaking debut single *Wannabe*, which would become a global pop culture phenomenon. The song catapulted the British girl group to international stardom, embodying the 'Girl Power' movement and becoming one of the most iconic pop songs of the 1990s.
• Heroic Teacher Protects Children During School Attack On July 8, 1996, a tragic incident occurred at a primary school in Wolverhampton, England, when a schizophrenic man armed with a machete attacked students and staff. Teacher Lisa Potts demonstrated extraordinary courage by protecting her pupils during the assault, despite sustaining severe injuries herself. Her bravery was later recognized when she was awarded the prestigious George Medal for her selfless actions.
• Martina Hingis Youngest Wimbledon Ladies' Doubles Champion On July 8, 1996, Swiss tennis prodigy Martina Hingis made history by becoming the youngest person ever to win the Ladies' Doubles event at Wimbledon, at just 15 years and 282 days old. Her remarkable achievement highlighted her exceptional tennis skills and marked her as a rising star in the sport.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1996

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1996

July 08, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 190th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1996 can also be written as 7/8/1996 in the US and as 8/7/1996 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1996 in July 1996 calendar

Famous people died on July 08, 1996:

• Irene Prador

  Austrian-born actress and writer (b. 1911).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on July 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1996 was How Do U Want It by 2 Pac, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
4. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
5. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
2. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
3. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
4. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
5. Underworld - Born Slippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1996 was How Do U Want It/California Love by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
3. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
4. Monica - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody
5. Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 12:44 am and setting at 03:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1996

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Someone born on July 08, 1996 is:

28 years 9 months old,

or 345 months and 15 days old,

or 1502 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10516 days old,

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

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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

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

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