Sunday December 15, 1996: on this day

December 15, 1996 was the 350th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 15, 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 15, 1996, who was born and died on December 15, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 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 15th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1996?


December 15, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 350th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1996 can also be written as 12/15/1996 in the US and as 15/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 15, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1996:

  • A ski lift accident in the swiss resort of riederalp leaves one dead and 18 injured.
  • Protests against serbian president slobodan milosevic continue into their 26th day with 200,000 people packing the streets of belgrade.
  • European union leaders end their two-day summit in dublin.
  • Iranian spiritual leader, ayatollah ali khameinei, says his country would respond, forcefully, if the united states launches an attack on iran in retaliation for the 19 american soldiers killed by terrorists in saudi arabia.
  • The iraqi national accord becomes the second group to claim responsibility for the assassination attempt on uday hussein.
  • Iranian-backed hezbollah denies responsibility for a katushya rocket attack on israel in south lebanon.
  • The united states federal bureau of investigation says an exploding fuel tank was not the cause of a twa flight 800 crash off new york last july. the fbi is still investigating the possibility of a bomb or a missile destroying the plane.
  • Saudi arabian military police investigate the murder of australian nurse yvonne gilford at dahran's king fahd military complex.

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December 15, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Detroit Pistons : 89 - 99
  • Houston Rockets - Portland Trail Blazers : 99 - 89
  • Vancouver Grizzlies - Phoenix Suns : 84 - 103
  • Washington Bullets - Golden State Warriors : 110 - 102

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Ravens - Carolina Panthers : 16 - 27
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 21 - 13
  • Green Bay Packers - Detroit Lions : 31 - 3
  • Indianapolis Colts - Kansas City Chiefs : 24 - 19
  • New England Patriots - Dallas Cowboys : 6 - 12

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Atalanta - Piacenza : 4 - 0
  • Cagliari - Bologna : 2 - 2
  • Inter - Sampdoria : 3 - 4
  • Juventus - Verona : 3 - 2
  • Perugia - Lazio : 1 - 2

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

  • Albacete - Eibar : 1 - 0
  • Barcelona B - Ath Madrid B : 2 - 2
  • Ecija - Mallorca : 0 - 2
  • Las Palmas - Alaves : 1 - 1
  • Leganes - Toledo : 0 - 0
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December 15, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 15, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 10:56 am and setting at 10:28 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 15, 1996?


Famous people born on December 15, 1996:

  • Jenifer Brening

    German singer.

  • Oleksandr Zinchenko

    Ukrainian footballer.

  • Loren Jackson
  • Prosper Kasim
  • Meriton Korenica
  • Anabel Medina Ventura
  • Elijah Mitrou-Long
  • Maurice Multhaup
  • Sənan Süleymanov
  • Artёm Archipov
  • Tommy Stevens
  • Brian Cufré
  • Willie Britto

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 14 days old,

or 1423 weeks and 5 days old,

or 9966 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 15, 1996?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 15, 1996:

  • Laurens jan van der Post

    Explorer/conservationist, dies at age 90.

  • Guiseppe Dossetti

    Politiker/priest dies at the age of 83.

  • Gerald Moverley

    Priest dies at the age of 74.

  • Gioacchino Giangregorio
  • Harry Kemelman

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

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

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December 15, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

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

The Latin music chart on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 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 15, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

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

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

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

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

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Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman

The Fallen Man

By:

The remains of a murder victim whose bones have remained undiscovered for over a decade lie on a ledge below Ship Rock mountain's peak. A sniper's bullet kills a harmless canyon guide who has traveled three hundred miles across the …

The Third Twin by Ken Follett

The Third Twin

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

By:

An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

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.

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

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

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Taito

Chex Quest

Chex Quest

Platform: MS-DOS Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Digital Café

Dragon Ball Z: The Legend

Dragon Ball Z: The Legend

Platform: Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Deadly Tide

Deadly Tide

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Rail shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Crazy Drake

Crazy Drake

Platform: DOS, PC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: One Reality, eGames

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Who was the US President on December 15, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1996?

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

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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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