What happened on Tuesday October 08, 1996?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1996:

• Yasser Arafat's Historic Visit to Israel Palestinian President Yasser Arafat made a groundbreaking first public visit to Israel, meeting with Israeli President Ezer Weizman at his private residence. This diplomatic engagement represented a significant moment in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations during the mid-1990s.
• IRA Bombing at British Army Base near Belfast On October 8, 1996, Irish Republican Army (IRA) terrorists conducted a bombing attack at a heavily secured British army base located southwest of Belfast, resulting in injuries to 31 soldiers and civilians. The incident highlighted the ongoing tensions and violent conflict in Northern Ireland during the late 20th century.
• West Murder House Demolished Demolition workers dismantled the former residence of notorious serial killers Fred and Rosemary West, symbolically erasing a site associated with horrific crimes that shocked the United Kingdom. The destruction represented a form of closure for the community traumatized by the couple's murderous actions.
• Princess Diana and James Hewitt Footage Released Media outlets released previously unseen footage of Princess Diana and her alleged romantic partner James Hewitt, capturing public interest in the personal life of the iconic royal figure. The video, dating back five years prior to 1996, reignited speculation about their relationship.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1996

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1996

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

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Huddersfield - Birmingham : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Peterboro - Notts County : 1 - 3
• Wrexham - Shrewsbury : 2 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• For Sittard - Graafschap : 0 - 3
• PSV Eindhoven - Twente : 2 - 0

October 08, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1996 can also be written as 10/8/1996 in the US and as 8/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1996:

• Sara Takanashi

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• Sara Sorribes Tormo

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• Timo Meier

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Famous people born in 1996

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
3. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
4. Keith Sweat - Twisted
5. No Mercy - Where Do You Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
2. Boyzone - Words
3. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
4. The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
5. The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1996 was Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor") by Az Yet, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Az Yet - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
2. Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew
3. Mint Condition - What Kind Of Man Would I Be
4. 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
5. Keith Sweat - Twisted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 04:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1996.

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Someone born on October 08, 1996 is:

28 years 6 months old,

or 342 months and 15 days old,

or 1489 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10424 days old,

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

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

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