Thursday February 15, 1996: on this day

February 15, 1996 was the 46th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 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 February 15, 1996, who was born and died on February 15, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 15, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Trainspotting, directed by Danny Boyle), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 15th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 15, 1996?


February 15, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 46th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1996 can also be written as 2/15/1996 in the US and as 15/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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February 15, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 15, 1996:

  • At the xichang satellite launch center in china, a long march 3 rocket, carrying an intelsat 708, crashes into a rural village after liftoff, killing many people.
  • In south-west wales, the oil tanker sea empress runs aground, spilling 73,000 tonnes (72,000 long tons; 80,000 short tons) of crude oil, killing many birds.
  • Begum khaleda zia is re-elected as prime minister of bangladesh. the country's second democratic election is marred by low voter turnout, due to several boycotts and pre-election violence, which has resulted in at least thirteen deaths.
  • The uk government publishes the scott report.
  • At the xichang satellite launch center in china, a long march 3b rocket, carrying an intelsat 708, veers off course and crashes into a rural village after liftoff, killing somewhere between six and 100 people.
  • The embassy of the united states, athens, is attacked by an antitank rocket, launched by the revolutionary organization 17 november.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Detroit Pistons : 112 - 109
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Toronto Raptors : 95 - 76
  • Dallas Mavericks - Utah Jazz : 103 - 106
  • Denver Nuggets - Miami Heat : 91 - 97
  • Phoenix Suns - Portland Trail Blazers : 96 - 84
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February 15, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

Rat chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 15, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 03:47 am and setting at 03:09 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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Who was born on February 15, 1996?


Famous people born on February 15, 1996:

  • Alissah Banaszek

    Talented swimmer who has achieved great success in various competitions.

  • Brookie Miller

    Brookie Miller is a talented gymnast who has won multiple championships.

  • Maddie Baillio

    Actress known for her role in the TV movie 'Hairspray Live!'.

  • Blake Morris

    Family member.

  • Mohamed Fares
  • Nicolas Gygax
  • Hazem Haj Hassen
  • Synne Jensen
  • Ekaterina Makarova
  • Gotzon Martín
  • Henri Aymonod
  • Brian Negrón
  • Alexandre Olliero
  • Nemanja Radonjić
  • Nikolaj Vangelov
  • Toshikazu Yamanishi
  • Thobias Montler
  • Dylan Batubinsika
  • Per Kristian Bråtveit

Whose famous birthday is on February 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 15th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Claire Bloom
    Claire Bloom

    Claire bloom is an english actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, including roles in classics such as the king's speech...

  • Meera Jasmine
    Meera Jasmine

    Meera jasmine is an indian actress known for her work in malayalam, tamil, and telugu films.

  • Milo Djukanovic
    Milo Djukanovic

    Milo djukanovic is a montenegrin politician who has served as the president and prime minister of montenegro.

  • Rachida Brakni
    Rachida Brakni

    French actress of algerian descent.

  • Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson

    American fashion model with a mysterious, but somewhat empty beauty.

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Sarah Wynter
    Sarah Wynter

    Australian actress.

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


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 14 days old,

or 1467 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10270 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 15, 1996?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 15th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 15, 1996:

  • Tommy Rettig
    Tommy Rettig

    Actor (lassie), / computer programmer (clipper), died at 54.

  • McLean Stevenson

    American actor.

  • Roy Lewis

    British author and journalist.

  • Lucio Agostini

    Canadian composer and conductor of italian descent (d. 1996).

  • Margaret Courtenay

    Actress (royal flash and duet for one), is killed at 72.

  • Oscar Abrams

    At 58, a community organizer dies.

  • Bruno Ferenc Straub

    Hungarian statesman, dies.

  • Henri Simonet
  • Edward Madejski
  • Thomas Noel «Tommy» Rettig

What famous deaths happened on February 15th?

Famous deaths on February 15th:

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Wally Cox
    Wally Cox

    American comedian and actor.

  • Ethel Merman
    Ethel Merman

    American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy.

  • George Gaynes
    George Gaynes

    Helsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).

  • Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm

    Scottish-canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1946).

  • Richard Feynman

    Richard Feynman was an American physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.

  • Journe Feynman

    Journe Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Castin Feynman

    Castin Feynman was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum...

  • Jozelynn Chen

    Esteemed scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of biotechnology.

  • Brenlynn Chang

    Esteemed scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

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


Holidays on February 15, 1996:

  • John Frum Day in Vanuatu [1]
  • Gummy Bear Day in United States
  • National Day in Serbia
  • Lupercalia
  • Candlemas in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries
  • Blessed Claude de la ColombiFre
  • Flag Day in Canada

Saints celebrated on February 15, 1996:

  • Saint Siegfried of Sweden
  • Saints Faustin and Jovita
  • Saint Georgia
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February 15, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

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

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Missing
  3. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  4. - Not Gon' Cry
  5. - Nobody Knows

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

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

  1. - Spaceman
  2. - Anything
  3. - Slight Return
  4. - Lifted
  5. - I Wanna Be A Hippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 15, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

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

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  3. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  4. - Soon As I Get Home
  5. - One Sweet Day

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 15, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

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

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

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos
  4. - Si Tu Te Vas
  5. - Como Te Extrano

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

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

Trainspotting

Trainspotting

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd

Country: United States of America

Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd, Shea Fowler

Country: United States of America

Before and After

Before and After

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong, Julia Weldon

Vite strozzate

Vite strozzate

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ricky Tognazzi

Starring: Vincent Lindon, Sabrina Ferilli, Luca Zingaretti, Ricky Memphis

Country: Italy

Carnal Knowledge

Carnal Knowledge

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Candice Bergen, Ann-Margret, Art Garfunkel

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

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

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

Time Present, Time Past by Bill Bradley

Time Present, Time Past

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Bill Bradley earned a national reputation as a senator for his thoughtfulness and decency. He was also willing to take controversial positions on issues such as tax reform and the environment.

Night of the Living Dummy III by R.L. Stine

Night of the Living Dummy III

By:

Night of the Living Dummy III

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Charles Kuralt'S America by Charles Kuralt

Charles Kuralt'S America

By:

Former CBS-TV Newsman and author of A Life on the Road, the former CBS-TV journalist revisits his favorite places and people in the best seasons. This cheerful account is called

It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes A Village

By:

This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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

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

Bahamut Lagoon

Bahamut Lagoon

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Tactical role-playing

Publisher: Square

Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition

Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition

Platform: Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Sega

9: The Last Resort

9: The Last Resort

Platform: Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: GT Interactive

College Slam

College Slam

Platform: Super NES, Genesis, Game Boy, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Acclaim

Dragon Force

Dragon Force

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy, real-time tactics

Publisher: NA Working Designs

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Who was the US President on February 15, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 15, 1996?

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

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What is special about February 15th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 kaduna state massacre - gunmen killed 66 people in nigeria's kaduna state, with 34 of them being women or children. this attack occurred one day before the election, which was delayed by another week.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the united nations, more than 10,000 afghan civilians were wounded or killed in 2017 in war in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict in north-west pakistan: at least seven people are killed in two bombings in pakistan. five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the mohmand agency tribal administrative headquarters, while two others are injured at peshawar's hospital. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility for the initial attack.

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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 February 1996?

February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1996 calendar looked like.

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