Friday December 13, 1996: on this day

December 13, 1996 was the 348th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 13, 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 December 13, 1996, who was born and died on December 13, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Scream, directed by Wes Craven), TV series (e.g. Out Of Sight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1996?


December 13, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 348th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1996 can also be written as 12/13/1996 in the US and as 13/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 13, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1996:

December 13, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 13, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 94 - 97
  • Chicago Bulls - New Jersey Nets : 113 - 92
  • Denver Nuggets - Washington Bullets : 104 - 108
  • Golden State Warriors - Cleveland Cavaliers : 87 - 101
  • Orlando Magic - Vancouver Grizzlies : 93 - 95

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Preston - Blackpool : 3 - 0
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December 13, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 09:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Who was born on December 13, 1996?


Famous people born on December 13, 1996:

  • Gleyber Torres

    Venezuelan baseball player.

  • Emily Glazer
  • Varvara Flink
  • Aurora Galli
  • Megan Gustafson
  • Townley Haas
  • Tamás Kenderesi
  • Sergio Martín
  • Naoki Mizunuma
  • Nijal Pearson
  • Nicolai Rapp
  • Yhoan Andzouana
  • Vincent Riendeau
  • Marek Rodák
  • Pascal Rüegg
  • Nino Serdarušić
  • Masae Tsuchiya
  • Asja Zenere
  • Aïssa Laïdouni
  • August Raskie

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances in films like The Sound of Music and Beginners.

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 13th

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December 13, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 6 days old,

or 1422 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9958 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 December 13, 1996?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 13, 1996.

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December 13, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1996:

  • Edward Blishen

    English author and radio host (d. 1996).

  • Cao Yu

    Dramatist dies at 86.

  • Charles Edwin Molnar

    Computer pioneer, who dies at the age of 61.

  • Mae Barnes

    Singer, dies at 89.

  • Ugo Zaniboni Ferino
  • Francesco Gabrieli
  • Cáo Yǔ
  • Víctor de los Ríos
  • Jeffrey Paul «Jeff» Brownschidle

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Nicholas Roerich

    Russian aristocrat; artist, philosopher and archaeologist.

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

  • Phinneas Fletcher

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 13th

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December 13, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1996:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - No Diggity
  3. - Nobody
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Mouth

December 13, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - One And One
  3. - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
  4. - A Different Beat

December 13, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1996 was Nobody by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nobody
  2. - Pony
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - No Diggity
  5. - Don't Let Go (Love)

December 13, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 13, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 13, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Siempre Hace Frio
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Amame Una Vez Mas
  5. - Palomita Blanca

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December 13, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Scream

Scream

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich

Country: United States of America

Marvin's Room

Marvin's Room

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jerry Zaks

Starring: Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Whoopi Goldberg, Virginia Madsen

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Hoffman

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Mae Whitman, Alex D. Linz

My Fellow Americans

My Fellow Americans

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Peter Segal

Starring: Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard

December 13, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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:

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

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

December 13, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark

My Gal Sunday

By:

Henry

Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion by David Brinkley

Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion

By:

Take it easy - David Brinkley Large Print Editions are published in a 16-point font * All Random House Large-Print Editions are printed in a 16 point typeface. No matter how serious we take our politics.

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

By:

The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

The Rules by Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

The Rules

By:

Hardcover book in excellent condition, no marks or bent pages. The "Rules" paperback will be provided for free, but it is stained from age.

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.

December 13, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bluppo

Bluppo

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Scrolling tile-based computer puzzle game

Publisher: Webfoot Technologies

Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game

Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game

Platform: Windows

Genre: Graphic Adventure (Point-and-click)

Publisher: Bomico Entertainment Software

Digital Pinball: Necronomicon

Digital Pinball: Necronomicon

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Pinball

Persona

Persona

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360

Genre: Role-playing, Social simulation

Publisher: JP Atlus, ASCII Corporation; NA Atlus; EU Koei, Ghostlight, Sega, Square Enix, NIS America, Zen United

Fable

Fable

Platform: DOS, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: NA Sir-Tech; EU Telstar Electronic Studios

history

Who was the US President on December 13, 1996?

On December 13, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1996?

On December 13, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1996?

On December 13, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of December. 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 December 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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 December 1996?

December 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1996 calendar looked like.

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