Friday August 16, 1996: on this day

August 16, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 229th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1996 can also be written as 8/16/1996 in the US and as 16/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

Here's what happened on August 16, 1996:

• Brookfield zoo, chicago, illinois. after a three year old boy falls into the deep gorilla enclosure, binti jua, a female silverback gorilla sits with the injured boy until his rescue. video of the ape's actions make her world famous.
• After having spent 378 days in a taliban prison, the crew of russian il-76td manage to overpower their guards, board their aircraft and fly to freedom (see: 1995 airstan incident).
• Brookfield zoo, chicago. after a 3-year-old boy falls into the 20-foot (6.1 m) deep gorilla enclosure, binti jua, a female lowland gorilla sits with the injured boy until his rescue.

August 16, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mouscron - Anderlecht : 1 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• M'gladbach - Bielefeld : 0 - 0
• St Pauli - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• F Koln - Hertha : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Man City - Ipswich : 1 - 0

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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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 16, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:18 am and setting at 09:23 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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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1996

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Famous people born on August 16, 1996:

• Avarey Williams

  Professional basketball player known for exceptional shooting skills.

• Jawaan Briscoe

  Jawaan Briscoe is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League.

• Maverick Burnett

  Maverick burnett is a bassist known for his work with the band crown the empire.

• Caleb Dressel

  American swimmer known for winning multiple Olympic gold medals.

• Cami Branson

  Cheerleader.

• Pavel Dolgov
• Stanko Jurić
• Roman Kokoško
• Maximilian Lahnsteiner
• D.J. Laster
• Assane Ndoye
• Tim Oberdorf
• Rashad Vaughn
• Quincy Wilson
• Denis Spicov
• Tarvarius Moore
• Abdullah Al-Khaibari
• Lovre Brečić

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

• James Cameron

  James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

• Kathie Lee Gifford

  Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

• Angela Bassett

  Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

• Steve Carell

  Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

• Pierre Richard

  French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

• Rumer Willis

  American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

• Vanessa Carlton

  Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

• Cam Gigandet

  Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

• Clovis Cornillac

  French actor in television, film and theater.

• Julie Newmar

  American singer, actress, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 16th

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1996?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 16, 1996.

Famous people died on August 16, 1996:

• Eric Cullen

  Actor huntington tower, dies at 31.

• Robert Lynn

  72 years old, anarchist dies.

• Miles Goodman
• Carmine Mensorio
• Pino Rucher
• Manolo Martínez

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

• Elvis Presley

  American pop singer.

• Margaret Mitchell

  American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

• Peter Fonda

  American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

• Stewart Granger

  Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

• Amanda Blake

  American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

• Phil Leeds

  American actor (d. 1998).

• William Windom

  American actor (d. 2012).

• Anna Kashfi

  Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

• Louis Jouvet

  French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

• John Hurley

  At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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Holidays on August 16, 1996:

• RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
• USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
• Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
• Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944

August 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Keith Sweat - Twisted
3. Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
4. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
5. Eric Clapton - Change The World

August 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
2. Los Del Rio - Macarena
3. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
4. Robbie Williams - Freedom
5. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl

August 16, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 16, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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. Keith Sweat - Twisted
2. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
3. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
4. LL Cool J - Loungin
5. OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)

August 16, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 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 16, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 16, 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. Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
2. La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
3. Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
4. Los Tigres del Norte - El Reportero
5. Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi