Tuesday October 08, 1996: on this day

October 08, 1996 was the 282nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is October 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 October 08, 1996, who was born and died on October 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, directed by Terry Jones), TV series (e.g. Two Fat Ladies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 08, 1996?


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

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October 08, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 08, 1996:

  • Irish republican army terrorists plant bombs at a heavily secured british army base south-west of belfast: 31 soldiers and civilians are injured.
  • Footage of princess diana and james hewitt from five years ago is released.
  • Demolition workers tear down the former home of mass murderers fred and rosemary west.

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


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

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 08, 1996 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on October 08, 1996?


Famous people born on October 08, 1996:

  • Kache Musonda

    Kache Musonda is a Zambian soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for a club in the Zambian Premier League.

  • Timo Meier

    Swiss ice hockey player.

  • Sara Sorribes Tormo

    Spanish tennis player[23].

  • Devontae Cacok

    American basketball player.

  • Sara Takanashi

    Japanese ski jumper.

  • Sara Tormo

    Spanish tennis player.

  • Kylee Russell

    American actress.

Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:

  • Bella Thorne
    Bella Thorne

    Bella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.

  • Matt Damon
    Matt Damon

    American actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.

  • Bruno Mars
    Bruno Mars

    American singer, songwriter and record producer.

  • Nick Cannon
    Nick Cannon

    Nick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...

  • Raaj Kumar
    Raaj Kumar

    Raaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.

  • Sigourney Weaver
    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.

  • Paul Hogan
    Paul Hogan

    Australian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.

  • Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase

    American comedian and actor, who started as a writer.

  • Stephanie Zimbalist
    Stephanie Zimbalist

    Movie actress.

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

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


You are 27 years 5 months old,

or 329 months and 20 days old,

or 1433 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10033 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 08, 1996?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 08, 1996:

  • Geoffrey Finsberg

    British politician and member of parliament, who was elected at the general election on 6/11/1987.

  • Harold Watkins Shaw

    Musicologist dies at 85.

  • Susan Gautier TV producer-Smith

    Dies at 33.

  • Joseph Roy George Ralston

    Pilot dies at 81.

  • William Prince

    Actor ken baxter-another world, dies at 83.

  • Maurice Aydalot
  • Marcel Nicolet
  • Marcel Gautherot
  • Francis D. Lyon

What famous deaths happened on October 8th?

Famous deaths on October 8th:

  • Fernando Lamas
    Fernando Lamas

    Argentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).

  • Phyllis Calvert
    Phyllis Calvert

    British actress (born 1915).

  • Nigel Bruce
    Nigel Bruce

    British actor (d. 1953).

  • Eduardo Ciannelli
    Eduardo Ciannelli

    Italian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.

  • Willi Brandt

    German statesman who served as Chancellor of West Germany.

  • Reford

    Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.

  • Marianita May

    Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Jacques Derrida

    Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.

  • Naftula Herz Imber

    Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 8th

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


Holidays on October 08, 1996:

  • French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
  • Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
  • RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois

Observances on October 08, 1996:

  • World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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October 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Twisted
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breakfast At Tiffany's
  2. - Words
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Say You'll Be There
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
  2. - If Your Girl Only Knew
  3. - What Kind Of Man Would I Be
  4. - Only You
  5. - Twisted

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 1996 was Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
  2. - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
  3. - Cuestion Olvidada
  4. - Dame
  5. - El Principe

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

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

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Terry Jones

Starring: Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Antony Sher

Milk & Money

Milk & Money

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Bergmann

Starring: Robert Petkoff, Harsh Nayyar, Sarah Winkler, Denise Faye

Dark Breed

Dark Breed

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Pepin

Starring: Jack Scalia, Cindy Ambuehl, Jonathan Banks, Gregg Brazzel

The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Renny Harlin

Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko

Country: United States of America

The Ghost and the Darkness

The Ghost and the Darkness

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Starring: Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

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

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

Desperation by Stephen King

Desperation

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Stephen King's #1 National Bestseller about a small mining town called Desperation that many will enter to find their way to another place. It's not as easy as it seems ..." I see holes like my eyes.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

By:

240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

To The Hilt by Dick Francis

To The Hilt

By:

The story of a self-imposed exile who must rehabilitate his senses to save his family and himself is told by the famed master of mystery, suspense and suspense.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

The Last Don by Mario Puzo

The Last Don

By:

The story of America's last great Mafia Family and its influence on Hollywood and Las Vegas is a masterful tale by the author of The Godfather The Last Don. Domenico Clericuzio is a wise, ruthless old man determined to establish …

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

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

Battle Arena Toshinden 3

Battle Arena Toshinden 3

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Versus fighting game

Publisher: Takara (JPN) Playmates Interactive Entertainment (US) Sony Computer Entertainment (EUR)

Robotron: 2084

Robotron: 2084

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

FIST

FIST

Platform: Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Imagineer

Drowned God: Conspiracy of the Ages

Drowned God: Conspiracy of the Ages

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Inscape

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 October 08, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 08, 1996?

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

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What is special about October 8th?

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

  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
  • 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
  • 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),

Find out more about October 8th

history

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 October 1996?

October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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