What happened on Wednesday February 14, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1996:

• Irian Jaya Earthquake and Tsunami A devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Irian Jaya, accompanied by destructive tidal waves that killed 102 people and caused widespread devastation across the region.
• Long March 3 Rocket Disaster in China A Long March 3 rocket catastrophically crashed into a rural village shortly after liftoff from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, resulting in a tragic loss of approximately 50 lives and highlighting the risks of space exploration.
• Kasparov vs Deep Blue Chess Match In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Garry Kasparov defeated 'Deep Blue' in a second chess match, continuing the historic human-versus-computer chess rivalry that would ultimately lead to significant advancements in artificial intelligence.
• Sea Empress Oil Spill in Wales The oil tanker 'Sea Empress' ran aground off the coast of south-west Wales, causing a massive environmental disaster by spilling 73,000 tonnes of crude oil and resulting in significant wildlife mortality, particularly among bird populations.
• Bangladesh Democratic Election Begum Khaleda Zia was reelected as prime minister of Bangladesh in the country's second democratic election, which was marred by low voter turnout, boycotts, and pre-election violence that resulted in at least 13 deaths.
• Filipino-Vietnamese Asylum Seeker Conflict Violent clashes erupted between Filipino soldiers and Vietnamese boat people as the Philippines government attempted to forcibly repatriate hundreds of Vietnamese asylum seekers, highlighting the complex humanitarian challenges of refugee management in Southeast Asia.
• Attack on U.S. Embassy in Athens The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece was targeted in a mortar fire attack, raising concerns about diplomatic security and regional tensions.
• UK Scott Report Publication The UK government published the Scott Report, likely addressing a significant political or governmental investigation.
• Yoshiharu Habu's Shogi Achievement Japanese professional shogi player Yoshiharu Habu made history by becoming the first player to simultaneously hold all seven major shogi titles: Meijin, Ryu-oh, Oi, Oza, Kisei, Osho, and Kioh.

Events in 1996

February 14, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1996

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1996

February 14, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Los Angeles Lakers : 86 - 87
• Boston Celtics - Golden State Warriors : 103 - 106
• Detroit Pistons - Philadelphia 76ers : 102 - 83
• Indiana Pacers - New Jersey Nets : 87 - 88
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Seattle SuperSonics : 93 - 130

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Dusseldorf : 0 - 0

February 14, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1996 can also be written as 2/14/1996 in the US and as 14/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1996 in February 1996 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1996:

• Lucas Hernandez

  Professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bayern Munich and the French national team, known for his versatility and defensive...

Famous people born in 1996

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Famous people died on February 14, 1996:

• Bob Paisley

  Legendary Liverpool FC manager who transformed the club into a dominant force in English and European football during the 1970s and early...

• Louis Finot

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Famous people who died on February 14th

February 14, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Everything But The Girl - Missing
3. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
4. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

February 14, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
2. 3T - Anything
3. The Bluetones - Slight Return
4. The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
5. Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

February 14, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 14, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
3. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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February 14, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1996 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 02:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1996

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Someone born on February 14, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 9 days old,

or 1523 weeks

or 10661 days old,

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There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 14, 1996.

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