Friday November 15, 1996
US date format: 11/15/1996, UK date format: 15/11/1996
It was Friday, under the sign of Scorpio (see zodiac on November 15, 1996). The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Cierra Healey .
In that special week of November people in US were listening to No Diggity by BLACKstreet.
In UK Say You'll Be There by The Spice Girls was in the top 5 hits.
Star Trek: First Contact, directed by Jonathan Frakes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996
while The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Out of Sight.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons or Air Attack.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 15, 1996?
Holidays
- Austria - Saint Leopold's day -- no school in Vienna, Lower Austria and Upper Austria
- USA - America Recycles Day
- Norway - The official skolebr�d-day on Sunnland skole
- Roman festivals - Festival in honor of Feronia (others say 13 November)
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Events
- Into the Whirlwind opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater NYC for 2 performances
- State Street in Chicago is re-opened to pedestrian traffic.
Famous Birthday
Dancer.
Famous Deaths
American government official and alleged...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Sling Blade
Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter
Country: United States of America
Maachis
Directed by: Gulzar
Starring: Om Puri, Tabu, Chandrachur Singh, Kanwaljit Singh
Sleepers
Directed by: Barry Levinson
Starring: Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jason Patric
Country: United States of America
Star Trek: First Contact
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton
Country: United States of America
Bound
Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 15, 1996?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
- Robson & Jerome - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
- East 17 featuring Gabrielle - If You Ever
- Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
- The Prodigy - Breathe
Top #5 R&B songs
- Ginuwine - Pony
- BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre) - No Diggity
- Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
- Mint Condition - What Kind Of Man Would I Be
- Dru Hill - Tell Me (From "Eddie")
Top #5 Latin songs
- Marco Antonio Solis - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
- Limite - El Principe
- Amanda Miguel - Amame Una Vez Mas
- Selena - Siempre Hace Frio
- Los Mismos - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
Sport Games on November 15, 1996
NBA
American Basketball- Chicago Bulls - Charlotte Hornets : 110 - 87
- Cleveland Cavaliers - Philadelphia 76ers : 105 - 89
- Denver Nuggets - Boston Celtics : 82 - 80
- Indiana Pacers - San Antonio Spurs : 93 - 78
- Los Angeles Clippers - Los Angeles Lakers : 100 - 107
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- FC Koln - Werder Bremen : 4 - 1
- M'gladbach - St Pauli : 0 - 0
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Hertha - Unterhaching : 3 - 0
- Kaiserslautern - Zwickau : 4 - 1
- Wolfsburg - Stuttgarter K : 0 - 0
Division 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Tranmere - Oldham : 1 - 1
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Two Fat Ladies
Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dark Skies
Directed by: Scott Stewart
Out of Sight
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Big Cat Diary
Starring: Simon King, Jonathan Scott, Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How old am I?
If November 15, 1996 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1996?
- LIFE: The Dawn Of Life
- Time: On The Money Trail. Digital photomontage. White House from Woodfin Camp. Inset: Photograph by Doug C
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.11181
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.353
- Wired: Wired - November, 1996
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Deep End of the Ocean
By: Jacquelyn Mitchard
"Masterful...A big story about human connection and emotional survival" - Los Angeles Times The first book ever chosen by Oprah's Book ClubFew first novels receive the kind of attention and acclaim showered on this powerful story—a nationwide bestseller, a critical …
The Third Twin
By: Ken Follett
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERUsing a restricted FBI database, genetic researcher Jeanie Ferrami has located identical twins born to different mothers. Frightened by her bizarre discovery, she is determined to discover the truth at any cost—until she finds herself at the …
Slouching Towards Gomorrah
By: Robert H. Bork
In this New York Times bestselling book, Robert H. Bork, our country's most distinguished conservative scholar, offers a prophetic and unprecedented view of a culture in decline, a nation in such
The Dilbert Principle
By: Scott Adams
The creator of Dilbert, the fastest-growing comic strip in the nation (syndicated in nearly 1000 newspapers), takes a look at corporate America in all its glorious lunacy.
Executive Orders
By: Tom Clancy
The President is dead--and the weight, literally, of the world falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders, in Tom Clancy's newest and most extraordinary novel.I don't know what to do.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III
Avara
Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons
Battle Arena Nitoshinden
Air Attack
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 15, 1996?
On November 15, 1996 several famous people were born including, Cierra Healey.
Which famous people died on November 15, 1996?
Famous people died on November 15, 1996 include, Alger Hiss.
What was the number one song in November 15, 1996?
The number one song in the week of November 15, 1996 was No Diggity by BLACKstreet in US and Say You'll Be There by The Spice Girls in UK.
What were the top hits on November 15, 1996?
The top hits on November 15, 1996 were No Diggity by BLACKstreet, It's All Coming Back To Me Now by Celine Dion, Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton in US and Say You'll Be There by The Spice Girls, What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted by Robson & Jerome, If You Ever by East 17 featuring Gabrielle in UK.
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