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see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1996What happened on Saturday August 17, 1996?
About August 17th, 1996, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soyuz TM-24 spacecraft was successfully launched into orbit on August 17, 1996, as part of the ongoing Russian space exploration program. This mission was part of the continued Soviet and Russian tradition of space missions to the Mir space station, representing an important moment in human spaceflight during the mid-1990s.
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1996 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
- #1 UK song: Wannabe by The Spice Girls
- Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.
More about August 17th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1996.
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August 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1996:
- Soyuz TM-24 Space Mission Launch The Soyuz TM-24 spacecraft was successfully launched into orbit on August 17, 1996, as part of the ongoing Russian space exploration program. This mission was part of the continued Soviet and Russian tradition of space missions to the Mir space station, representing an important moment in human spaceflight during the mid-1990s.
- Military Cargo Plane Crash in Wyoming A tragic military cargo plane crash occurred in Wyoming on August 17, 1996, resulting in the loss of nine lives, including eight crew members and one Secret Service employee. The incident highlighted the inherent risks in military aviation and prompted potential reviews of flight safety protocols.
August 17, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Charleroi - Harelbeke : 0 - 1
- Germinal - Lierse : 1 - 1
- Lokeren - Standard : 0 - 1
- Lommel - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
- Mechelen - Gent : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Duisburg : 1 - 0
- Freiburg - Werder Bremen : 3 - 2
- Hansa Rostock - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2
- Leverkusen - Dortmund : 4 - 2
- Munich 1860 - Hamburg : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Kaiserslautern - CZ Jena : 2 - 0
- Zwickau - Meppen : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Beauvais - Troyes : 1 - 0
- Chateauroux - Toulouse : 2 - 1
- Epinal - Amiens : 0 - 3
- Gueugnon - Sochaux : 1 - 0
- Le Mans - Red Star 93 : 0 - 1
What day of the week was August 17, 1996?
August 17, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1996 can also be written as 8/17/1996 in the US and as 17/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
- Eric Clapton - Change The World
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Los Del Rio - Macarena
- Fugees - Killing Me Softly
- Robbie Williams - Freedom
- Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- LL Cool J - Loungin
- OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)
August 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1996 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 09:54 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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How old is someone born on August 17, 1996?
Someone born on August 17, 1996 is:
28 years 7 months old,
or 343 months and 10 days old,
or 1492 weeks and 5 days old,
or 10449 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1996?
There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1996?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1996.
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