Wednesday March 20, 1996: on this day

March 20, 1996 was the 80th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 20, 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 March 20, 1996, who was born and died on March 20, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. Stealing Beauty, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci), TV series (e.g. The Dana Carvey Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1996?


March 20, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 80th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1996 can also be written as 3/20/1996 in the US and as 20/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

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March 20, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1996:

  • Love thy neighbor, opens at booth theater, new york city
  • Erik and lyle menendez found guilty of killing their parents
  • Uk admits humans can catch cjd
  • In los angeles, california, lyle and erik menendez are found guilty of first-degree murder for the shotgun killing of their parents.
  • The federal reserve begins issuing new series 1996 $100 notes, featuring many significant changes over the previous design: offset and larger portrait of benjamin franklin, universal federal reserve seal, watermark of franklin, fluorescent colored thread indicating the denomination, microprinting in different areas, fine-line printing behind portrait and back vignette, and color-shiting ink (green to black) in the "100" on the bottom-right of the face.

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March 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Toronto Raptors : 89 - 107
  • Detroit Pistons - Miami Heat : 93 - 102
  • Indiana Pacers - New York Knicks : 99 - 102
  • Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Clippers : 96 - 110
  • Orlando Magic - Boston Celtics : 112 - 90

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - West Brom : 1 - 1
  • Port Vale - Norwich : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Bolton - Tottenham : 2 - 3
  • Man United - Arsenal : 1 - 0
  • Southampton - Sheffield Weds : 0 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Groningen - Twente : 2 - 2
  • Roda JC - Utrecht : 3 - 1
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March 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 March 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:32 am and setting at 08:49 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 20, 1996?


Famous people born on March 20, 1996:

  • Ilayda Akdoğan

    Turkish taekwondo athlete who has won medals in various championships.

  • Aniesha Wilson

    Aniesha Wilson was a record-breaking track and field athlete who excelled in sprinting events.

  • Jasminne Camacho-Quinn

    Olympic hurdler who has won multiple gold medals.

  • Zonnique Pullins

    R&b singer.

  • Biel

    Pop singer.

  • Russ Millions
  • Cristian Camilo Muñoz
  • Thomas Oude Kotte
  • Gabriel Ramos
  • Alan Omar Rodríguez Ortiz
  • Yann Schrub
  • Alessia Scriboni
  • Steve Solvet
  • Matthieu Udol
  • Ruben Zugno
  • Domagoj Drožđek
  • Pascal Stenzel
  • Kateřina Svitková
  • Mitch Finesilver

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on March 20th

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March 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years and 8 days old,

or 336 months and 8 days old,

or 1462 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10235 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 March 20, 1996?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 20, 1996.

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March 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1996:

  • Claude Bourdet

    French journalist, writer, polemist and militant politician.

  • Boyce Baylor

    American author known for his works in fiction and poetry.

  • Alan Ridout

    Composer dies at 61.

  • Victor Zorza

    Russian specialist journalist, who dies at the age of 71.

  • Renzo Torelli
  • Audrey Berry
  • Vladimir Brejnev

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1996:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1996:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1996:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  2. - Nobody Knows
  3. - Sittin' Up In My Room
  4. - Not Gon' Cry
  5. - One Sweet Day

March 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Children
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Don't Look Back In Anger
  4. - Give Me A Little More Time
  5. - Coming Home Now

March 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  2. - Lady
  3. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  4. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  5. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

March 20, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Experiencia Religiosa
  4. - Animal
  5. - Es Por Ti

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March 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stealing Beauty

Stealing Beauty

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Liv Tyler, Carlo Cecchi, Sinéad Cusack

Country: United States of America

A Family Thing

A Family Thing

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Pearce

Starring: Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Michael Beach, Irma P. Hall

Pédale douce

Pédale douce

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Gabriel Aghion

Starring: Patrick Timsit, Fanny Ardant, Richard Berry, Michèle Laroque

Sgt. Bilko

Sgt. Bilko

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jonathan Lynn

Starring: Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Glenne Headly

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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:

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

March 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Five Days In Paris by Danielle Steel

Five Days In Paris

By:

Peter Haskell is the president of a large pharmaceutical company. He has everything: power, position, career, family and a job. For these, he has made great sacrifices.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Into the Wild

By:

A young man from a wealthy family hitchhiked to Alaska in April 1992. He walked alone through the wilderness north and west of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Snow Falling on Cedars

By:

The PEN/Faulkner AwardAmerican Booksellers Association Book of the Year AwardSan Pidro Island is north of Puget Sound. It is a remote place that nobody can afford to make enemies. But

March 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

BurningMUD

BurningMUD

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Digital Pinball: Necronomicon

Digital Pinball: Necronomicon

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: Pinball

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

CyberGladiators

CyberGladiators

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Deadly Rooms of Death (Webfoot)

Deadly Rooms of Death (Webfoot)

Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Webfoot Technologies

history

Who was the US President on March 20, 1996?

On March 20, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1996?

On March 20, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1996?

On March 20, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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 March 1996?

March 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.

Discover how March 1996 calendar looked like.

Wednesday March 20, 1996