What happened on Friday October 11, 1996?

About October 11th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, also known as the Lautenberg Amendment, was enacted in the United States. This significant legislation prohibited individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from purchasing or possessing firearms, aiming to reduce gun-related domestic violence.
  • Day of the week: October 11th, 1996 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (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: Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

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

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October 11, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1996:

  • Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban Enacted The Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, also known as the Lautenberg Amendment, was enacted in the United States. This significant legislation prohibited individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from purchasing or possessing firearms, aiming to reduce gun-related domestic violence.
  • Tragic School Bus Accident in Estonia A devastating traffic accident occurred in Jogeva county, Estonia, when a wood lorry collided with a school bus, resulting in the tragic death of eight children. This incident highlighted the critical importance of road safety and transportation regulations.
  • Ford Acquires Detroit Stadium Naming Rights Ford Motor Company purchased the naming rights to a Detroit domed stadium for $40 million, demonstrating the growing trend of corporate branding in sports and entertainment venues.

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

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

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Freiburg - M'gladbach : 1 - 0
  • Munich 1860 - St Pauli : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Essen - Kaiserslautern : 1 - 4
  • Wolfsburg - Mannheim : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Norwich - Ipswich : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - York : 2 - 0
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What day of the week was October 11, 1996?


October 11, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 285th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1996 can also be written as 10/11/1996 in the US and as 11/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

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


Famous people died on October 11, 1996:

  • William Vickrey

    Nobel Prize-winning Canadian-American economist known for his groundbreaking work in economic theory and public finance.

  • Renato Russo

    Influential Brazilian singer-songwriter known for punk rock bands 'Aborto Elétrico', 'Capital Inicial', and 'Legião Urbana'.

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October 11, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

  1. - Breakfast At Tiffany's youtube
  2. - Words youtube
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now youtube
  4. - Say You'll Be There youtube
  5. - Setting Sun youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 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. - 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 youtube
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October 11, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 06:31 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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How old is someone born on October 11, 1996?


Someone born on October 11, 1996 is:

28 years 6 months old,

or 342 months and 12 days old,

or 1488 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10421 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 11, 1996?

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