What happened on Thursday April 18, 1996?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1996:

• Qana Massacre On April 18, 1996, a tragic incident occurred when Israel Defense Forces shelled a United Nations compound in Qana, Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Lebanese civilians who had sought refuge at the site. This event became known as the Qana Massacre and sparked international condemnation of the military action.
• Terrorist Attack in Egypt In a violent response to the Qana Massacre, an Islamist group in Egypt launched an attack on a hotel, killing eighteen Greek tourists and injuring seventeen others. This retaliatory action highlighted the escalating tensions and potential for cross-border violence in the region.
• Death of Bernard Edwards Bernard Edwards, a renowned American musician and record producer who significantly influenced the music industry, passed away on April 18, 1996. Edwards was best known for his work with the band Chic and his innovative contributions to disco and funk music.
• Piet Hein Dies Piet Hein, a multifaceted Danish intellectual known for his work as an architect, poet, mathematician, and inventor, died on April 18, 1996, at the age of 80. His diverse contributions spanned multiple disciplines and left a lasting impact on creative and scientific thinking.
• Broadway Musical Opening The musical 'Funny Thing Happened' opened at the St. James Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 715 performances. This theatrical production entertained audiences and contributed to the vibrant Broadway theater scene of the mid-1990s.

Events in 1996

April 18, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1996

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1996

April 18, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 104 - 119
• Denver Nuggets - Dallas Mavericks : 98 - 132
• Detroit Pistons - Chicago Bulls : 79 - 110
• Los Angeles Clippers - Houston Rockets : 107 - 115
• Los Angeles Lakers - San Antonio Spurs : 100 - 103

April 18, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 109th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1996 can also be written as 4/18/1996 in the US and as 18/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1996:

• Ski Mask The Slump God
• Denzel Dumfries

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1996:

• Piet Hein

  Piet Hein was a renowned Danish polymath known for his contributions to mathematics, poetry, and design, particularly famous for creating...

• Kalim Siddiqui

  Founder of the Siddiqui Group, a prominent business conglomerate with diverse business interests across multiple sectors.

• Bernard Edwards

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)

April 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
2. The Prodigy - Firestarter
3. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
4. Mark Snow - The X-Files
5. Robert Miles - Children

April 18, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
2. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
4. SWV - You're The One
5. D'Angelo - Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:40 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1996

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Someone born on April 18, 1996 is:

29 years and 5 days old,

or 348 months and 5 days old,

or 1513 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10597 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 18, 1996.

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