Saturday August 10, 1996: on this day

August 10, 1996 was the 223rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 10, 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 August 10, 1996, who was born and died on August 10, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Tin Cup, directed by Ron Shelton), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1996?


August 10, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

August 10, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 10, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1996:

  • Bob dole picks jack kemp as his republican vp running mate
  • Dare and go ends cigars record tying victory streak at 16
  • Parlisha williams (louisiana) crowned ms black usa metroplex
  • Yanks lose ending 3rd best home series victory streak at 24

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August 10, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Anderlecht - Lommel : 6 - 0
  • Antwerp - Mechelen : 3 - 2
  • Cercle Brugge - Aalst : 1 - 2
  • Genk - Standard : 3 - 1
  • Gent - Charleroi : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Amiens - Martigues : 0 - 0
  • Charleville - Lorient : 2 - 1
  • Le Mans - Chateauroux : 1 - 1
  • Louhans-Cuis. - Niort : 0 - 0
  • Mulhouse - Gueugnon : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aberdeen - Celtic : 2 - 2
  • Dundee United - Motherwell : 1 - 1
  • Hibernian - Kilmarnock : 1 - 2
  • Rangers - Raith Rvs : 1 - 0
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August 10, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 10, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 August 10, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 06:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 10, 1996?


Famous people born on August 10, 1996:

  • Jacob Latimore
    Jacob Latimore

    R&b singer.

  • Skylinn Fisher

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Areon Brown

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.

  • Tasheem Anderson

    Professional basketball player known for his scoring ability.

  • Ryosuke Yamada

    Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

  • Jamia Simone Nash

    Jamia Simone Nash is a talented singer known for her soulful voice.

  • Lauren Tait

    Scottish netball player.

  • Nemanja Majdov
  • Stefan Nigro
  • Nucci
  • Basit Abdul Khalid
  • Callum Scotson
  • Max Scharping
  • Brian Anunga
  • Evan Evagora
  • Annalisa Favole
  • Katja Krasavice
  • Terry Lartey Sanniez

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 18 days old,

or 1441 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10092 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 August 10, 1996?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 10, 1996.

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August 10, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1996:

  • Josephina Urban

    Austrian physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

  • Adriano Mandarino Hypolito

    Priest dies at 78.

  • Rex Tucker

    Television director/writer dies at 83.

  • Maria Pucci
  • Derek Smith

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

  • Jemina Boone

    Wife of famous frontiersman Daniel Boone.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 10th

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August 10, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1996:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - How Do U Want It
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Give Me One Reason

August 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 10, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

August 10, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 10, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 10, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - El Reportero
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi

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August 10, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Country: United States of America

She's the One

She's the One

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Edward Burns

Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone

Country: United States of America

The Fan

The Fan

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo

Country: United States of America

Basquiat

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

August 10, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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:

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

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 10, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Awakening Heart by Betty J. Eadie

The Awakening Heart

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Betty J. Eadie's iconic bestseller Embraced by the Light, which described the life-changing story of her near-death experience that changed her life and influenced millions of people around the world, was a timeless classic.

The Runaway Jury by John Grisham

The Runaway Jury

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

By:

We all know that IQ alone is not a guarantee of success, happiness or virtue. However, until Emotional Intelligence was developed, we couldn't be certain why.

August 10, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Die Hard Arcade

Die Hard Arcade

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Furcadia

Furcadia

Platform: Windows, Mac 10.4 or later, iOS 3.0 or later

Genre: Massively multiplayer online game

Publisher: Dragon's Eye Productions, Inc.

Complete Onside Soccer

Complete Onside Soccer

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Telstar Electronic Studios

BVE TrainSim

BVE TrainSim

Platform: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista (With .dll add ons & BVE 5) Windows 7 (With .dll add ons/Windows XP Mode/VMLite XP Mode & BVE 5) Windows 8 (With .dll add ons)

Genre: Train simulator

Enemy Zero

Enemy Zero

Platform: Saturn, Windows

Genre: Survival horror, stealth, adventure

Publisher: JP WARP

history

Who was the US President on August 10, 1996?

On August 10, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1996?

On August 10, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1996?

On August 10, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of August. 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 August 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

Find out more about August 10th

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 August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1996 calendar looked like.

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