What happened on Friday April 12, 1996?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1996:

• Yahoo! Goes Public on Wall Street Yahoo!, one of the pioneering internet companies of the 1990s, launched its initial public offering (IPO) on the NASDAQ stock exchange, selling 2.6 million shares at $13 per share. This event marked a significant milestone in the early days of the commercial internet, signaling the growing economic potential of digital technologies.
• Train Derailment in Merano, Italy A devastating train accident occurred near Merano, Italy, when a train derailed after encountering a landslide. The incident resulted in nine fatalities and left 28 people injured, highlighting the potential dangers of transportation infrastructure in geologically unstable regions.
• Tragic Death of Young Pilot Jessica Dubroff Seven-year-old Jessica Dubroff tragically died in a plane crash near Cheyenne, Wyoming, while attempting to become the youngest person to pilot an airplane across the United States. Her ambitious attempt and untimely death sparked national discussions about child safety and the limits of childhood achievement.

Events in 1996

April 12, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1996

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1996

April 12, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Golden State Warriors - Los Angeles Lakers : 81 - 94
• Indiana Pacers - Orlando Magic : 111 - 101
• Milwaukee Bucks - Atlanta Hawks : 97 - 104
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Washington Bullets : 106 - 116
• Philadelphia 76ers - Chicago Bulls : 82 - 112

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Standard : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Ein Frankfurt - Hansa Rostock : 1 - 3
• Munich 1860 - Uerdingen : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Hertha : 2 - 2
• Chemnitz - Wolfsburg : 0 - 4
• Mainz - F Koln : 2 - 0

April 12, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1996 can also be written as 4/12/1996 in the US and as 12/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1996:

• Matteo Berrettini

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on April 12th

April 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)

April 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
2. The Prodigy - Firestarter
3. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
4. Mark Snow - The X-Files
5. Robert Miles - Children

April 12, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
2. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
4. D'Angelo - Lady
5. Chantay Savage - I Will Survive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 12, 1996! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 12, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1996 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 03:03 am and setting at 03:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 1996

Your place in the Universe on April 12, 1996

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 12, 1996 is:

29 years and 11 days old,

or 348 months and 11 days old,

or 1514 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10603 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1996?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1996.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.