Tuesday January 16, 1996: on this day

January 16, 1996 was the 16th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 1996, who was born and died on January 16, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Spitfire Grill, directed by Lee David Zlotoff), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1996?


January 16, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 16th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1996 can also be written as 1/16/1996 in the US and as 16/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

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January 16, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1996:

  • President of sierra leone valentine strasser is deposed by the chief of defence, julius maada bio. bio promises to restore power following elections scheduled for february.
  • The ''north cape'' oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat ''scandia'' ashore on moonstone beach in south kingstown, rhode island. the ''north cape'' barge is pulled along with it and leaks 820,000 gallons of home heating oil.
  • An indonesian ferry sinks off the northern tip of sumatra, drowning more than 100 people.

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

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - San Antonio Spurs : 97 - 121
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Seattle SuperSonics : 90 - 99
  • Denver Nuggets - Portland Trail Blazers : 69 - 87
  • Indiana Pacers - Toronto Raptors : 110 - 102
  • Philadelphia 76ers - Chicago Bulls : 104 - 116

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie - St Mirren : 1 - 2
  • Clydebank - Dundee : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bristol City - Bristol Rvs : 0 - 2

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Darlington - Doncaster : 1 - 2
  • Lincoln - Leyton Orient : 1 - 0
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January 16, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 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 January 16th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 02:56 am and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Feb 04, 1996.

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Who was born on January 16, 1996?


Famous people born on January 16, 1996:

  • Chamika Karunaratne

    Professional cricketer known for his bowling skills.

  • Jennie Kim

    Member of the K-pop group Blackpink who has ventured into entrepreneurship.

  • Amber Barrett
  • Fabien Centonze
  • Randy Chirino
  • Enzo Copetti
  • Junior Flemmings
  • Nicolás Giménez
  • Anastasija Grišina
  • Andrew Porter
  • Daisy Osakue
  • Caio Rangel
  • Zhou Qi
  • Fátima Pinto
  • Jennie
  • Henri Avagyan

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 2 months old,

or 338 months and 12 days old,

or 1471 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10299 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1996?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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January 16, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1996:

  • Duanne Hanson

    Duane Hanson was an American sculptor known for his hyperrealistic sculptures of everyday people.

  • Marcia Davenport

    American author and critic (b. 1903).

  • Kaye Webb

    English journalist and publisher (b. 1914).

  • Harry Potts

    Football player/manager dies at 75.

  • Carmelo Silva
  • Ferruccio Diena
  • Anacleto Cazzaniga
  • Isa Bartalini
  • Dai Ward
  • Kurt Svanström
  • Piero Giorgetti

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1996:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Hey Lover
  4. - Missing
  5. - Breakfast At Tiffany's

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Earth Song
  2. - Father And Son
  3. - Jesus To A Child
  4. - Missing
  5. - Spaceman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1996 was Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on January 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  2. - One Sweet Day
  3. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  4. - Soon As I Get Home
  5. - Hey Lover

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 1996 was Si Tu Te Vas by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 16, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Te Vas
  2. - Como Te Extrano
  3. - Amor
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos

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January 16, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lee David Zlotoff

Starring: Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton

Manny & Lo

Manny & Lo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lisa Krueger

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino, Mary Kay Place, Dean Silvers

The Stendhal Syndrome

The Stendhal Syndrome

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Luigi Diberti

Big Bully

Big Bully

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Miner

Starring: Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Rob Letterman

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Keoni Waxman

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

Savannah

Savannah

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

January 16, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Five Days In Paris by Danielle Steel

Five Days In Paris

By:

Peter Haskell is the president of a large pharmaceutical company. He has everything: power, position, career, family and a job. For these, he has made great sacrifices.

The Children'S Book Of Virtues by Michael Hague

The Children'S Book Of Virtues

By:

The perfect companion for William J. Bennett's bestseller, The Book of Virtues. The Children's Book of Virtues provides a storybook that parents and children can enjoy together.

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).

The Hundred Secret Senses by Amy Tan

The Hundred Secret Senses

By:

The author of The Valley of Amazement, Amy Tan has written the "wisest and best-loved novel" (Boston Globe). It was set in San Francisco, but Amy Tan also lives in a remote village in Southwestern China.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

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January 16, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge

BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge

Platform: Satellaview

Publisher: Nintendo

Corpse Party

Corpse Party

Platform: NEC PC-9801; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation Portable; PlayStation Vita; iOS; Nintendo 3DS

Publisher: Kenix Soft (1996); Team GrisGris (2008); 5pb. (2010–present); Marvelous USA (2011–present); GrindHouse (2013–present)

Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi

Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Bandai

Frantic Flea

Frantic Flea

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: GameTek

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1996?

On January 16, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1996?

On January 16, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1996?

On January 16, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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 January 1996?

January 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1996 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 16, 1996