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October 17, 1996 was the 291st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 17, 1996, who was born and died on October 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Thinner, directed by Tom Holland), TV series (e.g. Two Fat Ladies) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 17, 1996?
- October 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 17, 1996?
- October 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- October 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 17, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on October 17, 1996?
What day of the week was October 17, 1996?
October 17, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 291st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 17, 1996 can also be written as 10/17/1996 in the US and as 17/10/1996 in UK and Europe.
October 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 17, 1996:
- Taking sides, opens at atkinson theater, new york city
October 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Seattle Seahawks - Kansas City Chiefs : 16 - 34
October 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 17, 1996 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 12:05 pm and setting at 10:15 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1996.
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Who was born on October 17, 1996?
Famous people born on October 17, 1996:
- Marji Gesicki
American football player for the Miami Dolphins.
- Jake DeBrusk
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Kasper Tait
Younow star.
- Maria Carolina del Liechtenstein
- Edgar Zaldívar
- Cansu Özbay
- Birthh
- Ayomide Folorunso
- Oleh Kudryk
- Shoya Shimae
- Sergej Mitusov
- Park Ye-eun
Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:
![Smita Patil]()
Smita PatilRenowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.
![Felicity Jones]()
Felicity JonesFelicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...
![Wyclef Jean]()
Wyclef JeanWyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.
![Montgomery Clift]()
Montgomery CliftRenowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.
![Rob Marshall]()
Rob MarshallAmerican choreographer and director producer.
![Margot Kidder]()
Margot KidderMargot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.
![Evel Knievel]()
Evel KnievelAmerican daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.
![Mike Judge]()
Mike JudgeAmerican voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.
![Jean Arthur]()
Jean ArthurAmerican singer and actress (d. 1991).
October 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 6 months old,
or 330 months and 2 days old,
or 1435 weeks and 1 day old,
or 10046 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1996?
There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 1996.
October 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 17, 1996:
- Chris Acland
English drummer (lush) (born 1966).
- Berthold Goldschmidt
German / british (opera)composer (beatrice cenci).
- Christopher Acland
Musician dies at the age of 30.
- Jaroslav Balík
- Lorenzo Teves
- Jean-Pierre Munch
What famous deaths happened on October 17th?
Famous deaths on October 17th:
![Danièle Delorme]()
Danièle DelormeFrench actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.
![Teresa Brewer]()
Teresa BrewerAmerican jazz and pop singer (born 1931).
![Levi Stubbs]()
Levi StubbsAmerican baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).
![Joan Hickson]()
Joan HicksonBritish actress (born in 1906).
![John Stuart]()
John StuartActor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).
![Anne Crawford]()
Anne CrawfordActress from israel-english (d. 1956).
- Nathanyl Chopin
Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.
- Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.
- Chadric Chopin
Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.
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October 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 17, 1996:
- United States - Black Poetry Day
- UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
- French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
- R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
October 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
- Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
- BLACKstreet - No Diggity
- No Mercy - Where Do You Go
October 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Deep Blue Something - Breakfast At Tiffany's
- Boyzone - Words
- Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
- The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
- The Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun
October 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1996 was No Diggity by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre), according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre) - No Diggity
- Az Yet - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
- Mint Condition - What Kind Of Man Would I Be
- Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
- Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew
October 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1996 was Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.
October 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
- Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi
- Los Mismos - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
- Los Tigres del Norte - Cuestion Olvidada
- Luis Miguel - Dame
October 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Thinner
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Tom Holland
Starring: Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna, Lucinda Jenney, Bethany Joy Lenz
Country: United States of America
Maachis
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Gulzar
Starring: Om Puri, Tabu, Chandrachur Singh, Kanwaljit Singh
The Associate
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach, Tim Daly
High School High
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Hart Bochner
Starring: Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Louise Fletcher, Mekhi Phifer
The Last Days of Frankie the Fly
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Peter Markle
Starring: Dennis Hopper, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen, Kiefer Sutherland
October 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Two Fat Ladies
Release year: 1996
Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Dark Skies
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Scott Stewart
Safe and Sound
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Clark Davis
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Davis
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Barron
October 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sea Hunters
By: Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo
The #1 bestseller The Sea Hunters is back with more incredible true adventures featuring famous shipwrecks.
Legend
By: Jude Deveraux
The bestselling author of The Heiress and Sweet Liar, Sweet Liar and A Holiday of Love Remembrance and Remembrance and The Heiress is back with this masterfully written fiction. It tells the story of Kady, a beloved entrepreneur.
Angela's Ashes
By: Frank McCourt
Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt's bestselling memoir about his childhood in Ireland, is a Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times Bestseller.
James Herriot'S Favorite Dog Stories
By: James Herriot
"When I made the decision to become a vet, it was clear that I wanted to spend my time caring for dogs.
The Run Of His Life
By: Jeffrey Toobin
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This was the inspiration for American Crime Story, which aired on FX and starred Cuba Gooding Jr.
October 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III
Arabian Nights: Sabaku no Seirei-ō
Battle Arena Nitoshinden
Catfight
Destiny: World Domination from Stone Age to Space Age
Who was the US President on October 17, 1996?
On October 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1996?
On October 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 1996?
On October 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 17th?
October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),
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 October 1996?
October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
