What happened on Sunday February 18, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1996:

• SOHO Solar Observatory Launch NASA successfully launched the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) to conduct comprehensive scientific studies of the sun. This mission represents a significant advancement in solar research and space exploration technology.
• Sachin Tendulkar's Cricket World Cup Performance Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar scored a remarkable 127 runs in India's Cricket World Cup match against Kenya, showcasing his exceptional batting skills and contributing to India's victory.
• IRA Bombing in London's West End An Irish Republican Army (IRA) terrorist attack involving a briefcase bomb occurred in the West End of London, resulting in the death of the bomber and injuries to nine civilians. This incident was part of the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland during the 1990s.
• Daytona 500 Race The prestigious Daytona 500 NASCAR race was held, marking a significant event in the annual motorsports calendar. This high-profile racing event attracts millions of fans and top racing drivers.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Portland Trail Blazers : 93 - 90
• Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets : 93 - 117
• Chicago Bulls - Indiana Pacers : 110 - 102
• Houston Rockets - San Antonio Spurs : 79 - 93
• Milwaukee Bucks - Charlotte Hornets : 99 - 122

Serie A - Italian Football

• Cagliari - Sampdoria : 3 - 0
• Cremonese - Fiorentina : 0 - 0
• Lazio - Roma : 1 - 0
• Milan - Bari : 3 - 2
• Napoli - Juventus : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Mechelen : 3 - 1
• Antwerp - St Truiden : 1 - 1
• Beveren - Club Brugge : 3 - 5
• Cercle Brugge - Molenbeek : 1 - 1
• Gent - Charleroi : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Betis : 0 - 1
• Celta - Santander : 0 - 0
• Espanol - Ath Madrid : 0 - 2
• La Coruna - Sociedad : 1 - 1
• Merida - Tenerife : 2 - 0

February 18, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 49th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1996 can also be written as 2/18/1996 in the US and as 18/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1996 in February 1996 calendar

Famous people died on February 18, 1996:

• Brian Daley

  American science fiction author known for his novel 'The Doomfarers of Coramonde' and contributions to the Star Wars expanded universe,...

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Famous people who died on February 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 18, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Everything But The Girl - Missing
3. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
4. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 18, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
2. 3T - Anything
3. The Bluetones - Slight Return
4. The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
5. Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 18, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 12th and February 18th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
3. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 18, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:12 am and setting at 06:44 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 18, 1996

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Someone born on February 18, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 5 days old,

or 1522 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10657 days old,

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