Saturday October 12, 1996: on this day

October 12, 1996 was the 286th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 12, 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 October 12, 1996, who was born and died on October 12, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, directed by Terry Jones), TV series (e.g. Two Fat Ladies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 12th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1996?


October 12, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 286th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1996 can also be written as 10/12/1996 in the US and as 12/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

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October 12, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1996:

  • New zealand holds its first general election under the new mixed-member proportional representation system, which led to jim bolger's national party forming a coalition government with winston peters's new zealand first.

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

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Genk - Mouscron : 0 - 0
  • Gent - Lokeren : 1 - 2
  • Germinal - Charleroi : 1 - 0
  • Lierse - Cercle Brugge : 4 - 2
  • Molenbeek - Aalst : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dortmund - Duisburg : 2 - 0
  • FC Koln - Bayern Munich : 2 - 4
  • Hamburg - Bielefeld : 2 - 2
  • Hansa Rostock - Stuttgart : 2 - 2
  • Karlsruhe - Leverkusen : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • CZ Jena - Unterhaching : 1 - 1
  • Uerdingen - Meppen : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Betis : 2 - 2
  • Compostela - Barcelona : 1 - 5
  • Espanol - Celta : 0 - 0
  • Sevilla - Valencia : 0 - 2
  • Tenerife - Valladolid : 1 - 3
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October 12, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 12th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 12, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:59 am and setting at 07:06 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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Who was born on October 12, 1996?


Famous people born on October 12, 1996:

  • Slaton

    American football quarterback known for his college career at the University of Houston.

  • James Graham

    British singer.

  • Owen Watkin

    Welsh rugby player.

  • Jessica Shannon

    Reality star.

  • Riechedly Bazoer

    Dutch footballer.

  • Otis Livingston
  • Timur Morgunov
  • Gabriel Rodrigo
  • John Salas
  • Lev Sargsyan
  • Johan Silfält
  • Alice Sabatini
  • Miles Boykin
  • Henrik Dønnestad
  • Verena Gasslitter
  • Ridvan Kardesoglu

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 12th

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October 12, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 5 months old,

or 329 months and 16 days old,

or 1432 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10029 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 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 October 12, 1996?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 12, 1996.

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October 12, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1996:

  • René Lacoste

    French tennis champion and one of the most respected defensive players in the world.

  • Roger Lapébie

    A french cyclist and athlete who was champion of france in 1983.

  • Vernon Elliott

    English bassoon player, composer, and conductor (d. 1996).

  • Trevor Illtyd williams

    Scientist writer dies at 75.

  • David Gilroy Bevan

    Politician dies at 86.

  • Pavel Alexandrovich Solovyov

    Aero-engine designer, dies at 79.

  • Chino Alessi
  • Paul Fraisse

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1996:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1996 was Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor") by Az Yet, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 12, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  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

October 12, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 1996 was Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 12, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
  2. - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
  3. - Cuestion Olvidada
  4. - Dame
  5. - El Principe

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October 12, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Terry Jones

Starring: Steve Coogan, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Antony Sher

Milk & Money

Milk & Money

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Bergmann

Starring: Robert Petkoff, Harsh Nayyar, Sarah Winkler, Denise Faye

Dark Breed

Dark Breed

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Pepin

Starring: Jack Scalia, Cindy Ambuehl, Jonathan Banks, Gregg Brazzel

The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Renny Harlin

Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko

Country: United States of America

The Ghost and the Darkness

The Ghost and the Darkness

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Starring: Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani

October 12, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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:

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

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

October 12, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

The Lost World

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The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

The Regulators by Richard Bachman

The Regulators

By:

A perfect summer afternoon in Wentworth Ohio sees many Poplar Street residents mysteriously killed. At the heart of the mystery is an astonished woman.

Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt

Angela's Ashes

By:

Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.

The Law Of Love by Laura Esquivel

The Law Of Love

By:

/ESQUIVEL LAURA/ This new novel, which is highly anticipated by the author of Like Water for Chocolate, tells a story about a cosmic love story. It's a Mexican Midsummer Night's Dream.

October 12, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Archimedean Dynasty

Archimedean Dynasty

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Submarine Flight simulator

Publisher: Blue Byte Software

Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems

Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems

Platform: Super NES

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: JP Capcom; NA Capcom; EU Capcom

Assault Rigs

Assault Rigs

Platform: Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Psygnosis

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Store

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Arc the Lad II

Arc the Lad II

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Tactical role-playing game

Publisher: JP Sony Computer Entertainment; NA Working Designs

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1996?

On October 12, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1996?

On October 12, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1996?

On October 12, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of October. 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 October 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

Find out more about October 12th

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 October 1996?

October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1996 calendar looked like.

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