What happened on Monday August 19, 1996?

About August 19th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 19, 1996, major South African political parties commenced their submissions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), a pivotal moment in the nation's post-apartheid healing process. The TRC, established to investigate human rights violations during the apartheid era, provided a platform for political parties to acknowledge past injustices, seek reconciliation, and contribute to national unity by revealing historical truths.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1996 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
  • #1 UK song: Wannabe by The Spice Girls
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

More about August 19th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 19th, 1996.

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August 19, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1996:

  • South African Political Parties Submit to Truth and Reconciliation Commission On August 19, 1996, major South African political parties commenced their submissions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), a pivotal moment in the nation's post-apartheid healing process. The TRC, established to investigate human rights violations during the apartheid era, provided a platform for political parties to acknowledge past injustices, seek reconciliation, and contribute to national unity by revealing historical truths.

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August 19, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 19, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Mannheim - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Liverpool - Arsenal : 2 - 0
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What day of the week was August 19, 1996?


August 19, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1996 can also be written as 8/19/1996 in the US and as 19/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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Who was born on August 19, 1996?


Famous people born on August 19, 1996:

  • Vitalij Volodymyrovyč Skakun

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August 19, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 19, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) youtube
  2. - I Love You Always Forever youtube
  3. - Loungin' youtube
  4. - Twisted youtube
  5. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train) youtube

August 19, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

  1. - Wannabe youtube
  2. - Macarena youtube
  3. - Killing Me Softly youtube
  4. - Freedom youtube
  5. - Mysterious Girl youtube

August 19, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

  1. - Twisted youtube
  2. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) youtube
  3. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  4. - Loungin
  5. - Only You
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August 19, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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August 19, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:14 am and setting at 10:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 1996?


Someone born on August 19, 1996 is:

28 years 8 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1996?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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