Thursday August 15, 1996: on this day

About August 15th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: Bob Dole is nominated for President of the United States, and Jack Kemp for Vice President, at the Republican National Convention in San Diego, California.
  • Day of the week: August 15th, 1996 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
  • #1 UK song: Wannabe by The Spice Girls
  • Popular movie: A Very Brady Sequel directed by Arlene Sanford

More about August 15th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 15th, 1996.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1996?


August 15, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1996 can also be written as 8/15/1996 in the US and as 15/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 15, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1996:

  • Bob dole is nominated for president of the united states, and jack kemp for vice president, at the republican national convention in san diego, california.

August 15, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 August 15, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 08:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 15, 1996?


Famous people born on August 15, 1996:

  • Yuchen Li

    Renowned pianist known for exceptional performances worldwide.

  • Emanii Davis

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Liyat Girma

    Ethiopian long-distance runner known for her achievements in track and field.

  • Sahej Singh

    Professional golfer known for his exceptional skills on the course.

  • Saphyre Bates

    Record-breaking sprinter and long jumper.

  • Skylynne Jamieson

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Arryana Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Joycelin Lin

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Anokhi Das

    Anokhi Das is an accomplished swimmer known for breaking multiple records.

  • Shadavia Rodriguez

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting.

  • Shamari Maurice

    Shamari maurice is a tv actor known for his role in the popular series 'riverdale'.

  • Asteria Lin

    Asteria Lin is a talented gymnast known for her graceful performances on the balance beam.

  • Cayley Currie

    Professional track and field athlete specializing in sprinting.

  • Bahia Bakari

    French-comoran survivor of an air crash, she was the only one to survive the crash of the yemenia airlines flight 626 airbus a310 at around...

  • Vladislav Panteleev
  • Lumor Agbenyenu
  • Franco Cristaldo
  • Donte Ingram
  • Maja Kildemoes
  • Valentino Murataj

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 22 days old,

or 1446 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10127 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 August 15, 1996?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 1996.

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August 15, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1996:

  • Masao Maruyama

    Social scientist dies at 82.

  • Ernest Leslie Bouts

    Motor-racing driver dies at 93.

  • Agnes Beatrice Read

    Medical social worker dies at 86.

  • Svatopluk Schäfer
  • Max Thurian
  • Joe Seneca
  • Jean-Pierre Maurin

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1996:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - Twisted
  3. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
  4. - You're Makin' Me High
  5. - Change The World

August 15, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 15, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Twisted
  2. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  3. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  4. - Loungin
  5. - Elevators (Me & You)

August 15, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
  4. - El Reportero
  5. - No Llores Por Mi

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August 15, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Very Brady Sequel

A Very Brady Sequel

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Arlene Sanford

Starring: Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Christopher Daniel Barnes

Carpool

Carpool

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rod Steiger

Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Country: United States of America

She's the One

She's the One

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Edward Burns

Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone

Country: United States of America

The Fan

The Fan

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

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

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 15, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

By:

Stella Payne, forty-two years old, is divorced, an investment analyst of high power, and a mother to Quincy, eleven years old. She does it all, and she's not able to do it. This includes Little League carpool duties, portfolio analysis, …

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke

Cadillac Jukebox

By:

Aaron Crown, the long-standing murderer of Louisiana's most prominent black civil rights leader, was not surprising to anyone.

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

Unlimited Access by Gary Aldrich

Unlimited Access

By:

Gary Aldrich, an FBI agent, was closing his career with a stint in the White House. He was shaken by what should have been a peaceful end.

August 15, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Avara

Avara

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Bottom of the 9th

Bottom of the 9th

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Store

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat

Platform: Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Real-time tactics

Publisher: Mindscape SSI (NA PlayStation) GOG Ltd

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1996?

On August 15, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1996?

On August 15, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1996?

On August 15, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. 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 August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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 August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1996 calendar looked like.

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