Wednesday February 21, 1996: on this day

February 21, 1996 was the 52nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 21, 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 February 21, 1996, who was born and died on February 21, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Bloodsport 2, directed by Alan Mehrez), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1996?


February 21, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1996 can also be written as 2/21/1996 in the US and as 21/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1996:

  • Soyuz tm-23 launched into orbit.
  • Morton gould, american musician and composer, dies at age 82 (born 1913).
  • King fahd of saudi arabia announces his medical recovery in the national press and assumes power again from his brother, crown prince abdullah.

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February 21, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Boston Celtics - Phoenix Suns : 107 - 120
  • Houston Rockets - Minnesota Timberwolves : 101 - 120
  • Los Angeles Lakers - Los Angeles Clippers : 112 - 108
  • Miami Heat - Philadelphia 76ers : 66 - 57
  • New Jersey Nets - Milwaukee Bucks : 94 - 92

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Derby - Luton : 1 - 1
  • Wolves - Leicester : 2 - 3

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Swindon - Brentford : 2 - 2

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Man United - Everton : 2 - 0
  • West Ham - Newcastle : 2 - 0
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February 21, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 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 February 21st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 21, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:03 am and setting at 10:05 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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Who was born on February 21, 1996?


Famous people born on February 21, 1996:

  • Matelyn Simons

    Known for her role in the TV series 'Game of Thrones'.

  • Sophie Turner (actress)

    Sophie turner is a british actress best known for her role as sansa stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Mekaila Mathieu

    Talented singer-songwriter with a strong fan following.

  • Noah Rubin

    American tennis player.

  • Sophie Turner

    English actress.

  • Soren Bjerg

    Esports player.

  • Jake Boys

    Youtube star.

  • Eric Rwahwire
  • Nahuel Tenaglia
  • Norbert Balogh
  • José Caraballo
  • Luis De Faría
  • Miguel Eduardo Flórez
  • David González López
  • Krut'
  • Nicolás Messiniti

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 21st

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February 21, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 7 days old,

or 1466 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10263 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 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 February 21, 1996?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 1996.

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February 21, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1996:

  • Morton Gould

    American pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1913).

  • Horace Leonard Gold

    Science fiction author/editor, who dies at the age of 81.

  • Jean Burroughs

    Educationalist dies at 67.

  • Terence Edward Armstrong

    Polar geographer, dies at age 75.

  • Fred Kammer
  • Don Laz
  • Isolina Carrillo
  • Alvaro Valentini
  • Priscilla Bonner
  • Roger Rudigoz

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1996:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1996:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 19th and February 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Not Gon' Cry
  3. - Missing
  4. - Nobody Knows
  5. - Sittin' Up In My Room

February 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Spaceman
  2. - Anything
  3. - Slight Return
  4. - Lifted
  5. - I Wanna Be A Hippy

February 21, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  3. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  4. - No One Else
  5. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")

February 21, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

February 21, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 19th and February 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos
  4. - Como Te Extrano
  5. - Enamorado De Un Fantasma

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February 21, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bloodsport 2

Bloodsport 2

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Alan Mehrez

Starring: Daniel Bernhardt, James Hong, Pat Morita, Donald Gibb

Savage

Savage

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Avi Nesher

Starring: Olivier Gruner, Jennifer Grant, Kario Salem, Kristin Minter

Trainspotting

Trainspotting

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd

Country: United States of America

Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Ned Dowd, Shea Fowler

Country: United States of America

Before and After

Before and After

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong, Julia Weldon

February 21, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

February 21, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

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Night of the Living Dummy III by R.L. Stine

Night of the Living Dummy III

By:

Night of the Living Dummy III

The Lost World by Michael Crichton

The Lost World

By:

The sequel to Jurassic Park's smash hit, Timeline, Sphere and Congo is now available from the author of Timeline, Sphere and Congo. This thriller has been millions of years in development.

The Rainmaker by John Grisham

The Rainmaker

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It's summer in Memphis. Rudy Baylor is sweaty and his creditors are following him. He once had dreams of getting through law school and living the good life.

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

February 21, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abuse

Abuse

Platform: DOS, Mac OS, Acorn Archimedes, AmigaOS, AmigaOS 4, iOS, Linux

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: NA Electronic Arts; EU Origin Systems

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

Bad Mojo

Bad Mojo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Descent II

Descent II

Platform: PC (MS-DOS), Mac OS, Acorn Archimedes, AmigaOS4, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter, shoot 'em up

Publisher: Interplay Productions Mac Play (Mac OS)

Blast Chamber

Blast Chamber

Platform: DOS, PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on February 21, 1996?

On February 21, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1996?

On February 21, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1996?

On February 21, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

Find out more about February 21st

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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 February 1996?

February 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1996 calendar looked like.

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