What happened on Sunday August 11, 1996?

About August 11th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: British rock band Oasis performed the largest free-standing concert in United Kingdom history at Knebworth, Hertfordshire. This landmark event showcased the band's immense popularity during the peak of the Britpop era.
  • Day of the week: August 11th, 1996 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
  • #1 UK song: Wannabe by The Spice Girls
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

More about August 11th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 11th, 1996.

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August 11, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1996:

  • Oasis Performs Historic Knebworth Concert British rock band Oasis performed the largest free-standing concert in United Kingdom history at Knebworth, Hertfordshire. This landmark event showcased the band's immense popularity during the peak of the Britpop era.
  • Mark Brooks Wins 78th PGA Championship Mark Brooks won the 78th PGA Championship at Vallhalla Golf Club in Kentucky, shooting an impressive total score of 277 and securing his place in professional golf history.
  • Death of Rafael Kubelik, Renowned Czech Conductor Rafael Kubelik, a prominent Czech-born conductor and composer, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to classical music, Kubelik was an influential figure in 20th-century orchestral performance and composition.
  • "Thousand Clowns" Concludes Broadway Run The theatrical production "Thousand Clowns" completed its run at the Criterion Theater in New York City after 32 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

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August 11, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 11, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Harelbeke - Germinal : 2 - 3
  • Lierse - Club Brugge : 2 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Troyes - St Etienne : 0 - 2

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Bastia - Rennes : 2 - 0
  • Bordeaux - Le Havre : 1 - 0
  • Caen - Lens : 0 - 2
  • Guingamp - Montpellier : 0 - 0
  • Lille - Metz : 1 - 0

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Ankaragucu - Zeytinburnu : 4 - 1
  • Bursaspor - Besiktas : 2 - 0
  • Fenerbahce - Samsunspor : 4 - 1
  • Genclerbirligi - Dardanelspor : 1 - 1
  • Istanbulspor - Antalyaspor : 1 - 0
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What day of the week was August 11, 1996?


August 11, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 224th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1996 can also be written as 8/11/1996 in the US and as 11/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

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August 11, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1996:

  • Baba Vanga

    Renowned Bulgarian mystic and prophet known for her alleged prophetic abilities and spiritual predictions.

  • Rafael Kubelík

    Renowned Czech-born conductor and composer who significantly influenced classical music in the 20th century, known for his interpretations...

  • Ambrosio Padilla

    Filipino basketball player and politician who served in significant roles during mid-20th century Philippines, known for contributions in...

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August 11, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

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

August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

August 11, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) youtube
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted youtube
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love
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August 11, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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August 11, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1996 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:41 am and setting at 06:47 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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How old is someone born on August 11, 1996?


Someone born on August 11, 1996 is:

28 years 7 months old,

or 343 months and 7 days old,

or 1492 weeks and 2 days old,

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