What happened on Thursday July 18, 1996?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1996:

• 1996 Summer Olympics Begin in Atlanta The 1996 Summer Olympic Games officially commenced in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. This global sporting event brought together athletes from around the world to compete in various disciplines.
• Radovan Karadžić Resigns from Public Office Bosnian Serb President Radovan Karadžić stepped down from his public position in Republika Srpska after being indicted for war crimes during the Bosnian War.
• Battle of Mullaitivu in Sri Lankan Civil War The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) launched a significant military operation, capturing a Sri Lanka Army base and resulting in over 1,200 Army soldiers killed. This battle was a critical moment in the long-running Sri Lankan Civil War.
• Saguenay River Floods in Quebec Severe storms triggered catastrophic flooding along the Saguenay River in Quebec, marking the beginning of one of Canada's most expensive natural disasters in history. The event caused extensive damage to infrastructure and communities in the region.
• UN Approves Iraqi Aid Distribution Plan The United Nations approved an aid distribution plan for Iraq, representing a significant diplomatic step toward allowing Iraq to sell oil under Resolution 986, which aimed to provide humanitarian assistance.
• Devastating F5 Tornado Strikes Oakfield, Wisconsin An extremely powerful F5 tornado hit the town of Oakfield, Wisconsin, causing significant destruction. This event was notably similar to the Oklahoma tornado that would occur three years later, highlighting the potential for severe tornado events in the Midwestern United States.
• Tornado Strikes Westminster, Maryland An F3 tornado near Westminster, Maryland caused significant damage, injuring 3 people and resulting in approximately $5 million in property damage.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1996

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1996

July 18, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 200th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1996 can also be written as 7/18/1996 in the US and as 18/7/1996 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1996 in July 1996 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1996:

• Smriti Mandhana

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• Yung Lean

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1996:

• José Manuel Fuente

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Famous people who died on July 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 18, 1996 was How Do U Want It by 2 Pac, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
4. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
5. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
2. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
3. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
4. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
5. Underworld - Born Slippy

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 18, 1996 was How Do U Want It/California Love by 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
3. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
4. Keith Sweat - Twisted
5. Monica - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:30 am and setting at 10:20 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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Someone born on July 18, 1996 is:

28 years 9 months old,

or 345 months and 5 days old,

or 1500 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10506 days old,

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

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

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