What happened on Tuesday January 09, 1996?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1996:

• First Chechen War: Kizlyar Hostage Crisis During the First Chechen War, Chechen separatists launched a strategic raid against a helicopter airfield and a civilian hospital in Kizlyar, Dagestan. The operation escalated into a massive hostage crisis involving thousands of civilians, marking a critical and brutal moment in the conflict.
• Escalation of Fighting in Chechnya Serious armed confrontations erupted between Russian soldiers and Chechen rebel fighters, further intensifying the ongoing First Chechen War and highlighting the conflict's brutal nature.
• Art Forger Eric Hebborn Assassinated in Rome Eric Hebborn, a notorious art forger known for creating sophisticated fake artworks that deceived experts, was assassinated in Rome, Italy. His death marked a dramatic end to a controversial career of artistic deception.
• Passing of Mary Wadia, Indian Actress and Stuntwoman Mary "Fearless" Nadia Wadia, a pioneering Indian actress and stuntwoman, died at the age of 88. Known for her groundbreaking work in early Indian cinema, she was a trailblazer in performing her own stunts during an era when such practices were uncommon.
• Death of Kurt Schmucker, Former German Economic Minister Kurt Schmucker, who served as the Minister of Economy in West Germany (RFA) from 1963 to 1966, passed away. He was a significant political figure during Germany's post-war economic reconstruction period.
• Death of Sultan Rahi, Pakistani Film Actor Sultan Rahi, a prominent Pakistani film actor who significantly contributed to the Punjabi cinema, passed away. Born in 1938, he was known for his influential roles in Pakistani cinema during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1996

January 09, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1996

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1996

January 09, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - New York Knicks : 93 - 98
• Charlotte Hornets - Toronto Raptors : 92 - 91
• Indiana Pacers - Dallas Mavericks : 91 - 84
• Los Angeles Clippers - Phoenix Suns : 105 - 100
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers : 104 - 106

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Martigues - Monaco : 0 - 4

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Clydebank - Airdrie : 1 - 1
• Dundee - Dundee United : 0 - 2
• St Johnstone - Morton : 6 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gillingham - Chester : 3 - 1
• Scarborough - Barnet : 1 - 1

January 09, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1996 can also be written as 1/9/1996 in the US and as 9/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1996:

• Paris Monroe (singer)

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1996:

• Walter Miller

  Acclaimed American science fiction writer best known for his Hugo Award-winning novelette 'Darfstellar' and his influential novel 'A...

• Abdullah al-Qasemi

  Saudi atheist, writer, and intellectual (b. 1907).

• Félix González-Torres

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on January 9th

January 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
4. Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
5. TLC - Diggin' On You

January 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Michael Jackson - Earth Song
2. Boyzone - Father And Son
3. George Michael - Jesus To A Child
4. Everything But The Girl - Missing
5. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman

January 09, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1996 was Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 8th and January 14th.

1. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
3. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
4. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
5. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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January 09, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 January 09, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:41 pm and setting at 09:40 am.

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

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Someone born on January 09, 1996 is:

29 years 3 months old,

or 351 months and 14 days old,

or 1528 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10697 days old,

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There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 09, 1996.

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