Wednesday July 17, 1996: on this day

July 17, 1996 was the 199th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 17, 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 July 17, 1996, who was born and died on July 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. How Do U Want It by 2 Pac), movies (e.g. A Time to Kill, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. The Adventures Of Pinocchio) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1996?


July 17, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 199th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1996 can also be written as 7/17/1996 in the US and as 17/7/1996 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1996:

  • 230 people die when twa 800 crashes outside of new york city
  • Yank john weteland blows save after record 24 consecutive saves
  • The community of portuguese language countries (comunidade dos países de língua portuguesa) is constituted.
  • Paris and rome-bound twa flight 800 (boeing 747) explodes off the coast of long island, new york, killing all 230 people on board.
  • Joe klein admits that he is "anonymous", the author of primary colors.

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July 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 17, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:34 am and setting at 09:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 30, 1996.

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Who was born on July 17, 1996?


Famous people born on July 17, 1996:

  • Kaicee Hart

    American actress known for her roles in various TV shows and films.

  • Alex Ernst

    Youtube star.

  • Feliciano Brizuela
  • Grace Fulton
  • Léo Duarte
  • Adrián Fuentes González
  • Gemma Galli
  • Hardy Binguila
  • Chloé Tutton
  • Ulrik Yttergård Jenssen
  • Marcelo Antônio de Oliveira
  • Robin Koch
  • Pedro Bortoluzo
  • Ulrik Jenssen

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

See more famous people and celebrities born on July 17th

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July 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 9 months old,

or 333 months and 7 days old,

or 1449 weeks

or 10143 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1996?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on July 17, 1996.

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July 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 17, 1996:

  • Paul Touvier

    French nazi collaborator.

  • Marcel Dadi

    French-tunisian jewish musician and folk guitarist.

  • Michel Breistroff

    French hockey player who graduated from harvard in 1995.

  • Chas Chandler

    English producer and bass player (the animals), (d. 1996).

  • Jed Johnson

    American interior designer and director (b. 1948).

  • David Hogan

    American composer and educator (d. 1996).

  • Chris Komar

    Dancer dies at 48.

  • Geoffrey Alan Jellicoe

    Landscape architect, died at 95.

  • Sid Sussman

    Heart attack kills beauty pageant organizer.

  • John William Fozard

    Aircraft designer, dies at 68.

  • Bratko Kreft

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1996:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1996 was How Do U Want It by 2 Pac, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How Do U Want It
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - Give Me One Reason
  4. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  5. - Tha Crossroads

July 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Killing Me Softly
  2. - Mysterious Girl
  3. - Wannabe
  4. - Three Lions
  5. - Born Slippy

July 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1996 was How Do U Want It/California Love by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - How Do U Want It/California Love
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody

July 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 1996 was Por Amarte by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Por Amarte
  2. - Que Pena Me Das
  3. - Suena
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Te Vayas

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July 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Time to Kill

A Time to Kill

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey

Country: United States of America

Joe's Apartment

Joe's Apartment

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Payson

Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Megan Ward, Billy West, Reginald Hudlin

The Frighteners

The Frighteners

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson, John Astin

Country: United States of America

Fled

Fled

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Kevin Hooks

Starring: Laurence Fishburne, Stephen Baldwin, Will Patton, Robert John Burke

Kazaam

Kazaam

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Paul Michael Glaser

Starring: Shaquille O'Neal, Francis Capra, Ally Walker, James Acheson

July 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 17, 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:

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

Hum Dono

Hum Dono

Release year: 1996

Directed by: B. S. Glaad

Tattoon Master

Tattoon Master

Release year: 1996

July 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Runaway Jury by John Grisham

The Runaway Jury

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Beach Music by Pat Conro

Beach Music

By:

As their mother passes away, five brothers come together in South Carolina to reunite.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

By:

Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

The Choice by Bob Woodward

The Choice

By:

Bob Woodward's classic tale of power and the search for it is The Choice. It focuses on the 1996 presidential election as a study in money, public opinion, attack advertising, handlers and consultants.

July 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Avalon Hill's Advanced Civilization

Avalon Hill's Advanced Civilization

Platform: DOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Avara

Avara

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Complete Onside Soccer

Complete Onside Soccer

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Telstar Electronic Studios

Descent II

Descent II

Platform: PC (MS-DOS), Mac OS, Acorn Archimedes, AmigaOS4, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Interplay Productions Mac Play (Mac OS)

3D Baseball

3D Baseball

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Sports

Publisher: JP BMG Japan; NA Crystal Dynamics (NA)

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1996?

On July 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 17, 1996?

On July 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1996?

On July 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of July. 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 July 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1996?

July 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1996 calendar looked like.

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