What happened on Friday June 21, 1996?

About June 21st, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: The football-themed song 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds topped the UK music charts during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which became an iconic anthem for English football, was originally released in conjunction with the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament being hosted in England.
  • Day of the week: June 21st, 1996 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
  • #1 UK song: Three Lions by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

More about June 21st, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on June 21st, 1996.

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June 21, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 21, 1996:

  • 'Three Lions' Dominates UK Music Charts The football-themed song 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds topped the UK music charts during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which became an iconic anthem for English football, was originally released in conjunction with the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament being hosted in England.
  • 'Three Lions' Dominates UK Music Charts The football-themed song 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds topped the UK music charts during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which became an iconic anthem for English football, was originally released in conjunction with the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament being hosted in England.
  • 'Three Lions' Dominates UK Music Charts The football-themed song 'Three Lions' by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds topped the UK music charts during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which became an iconic anthem for English football, was originally released in conjunction with the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament being hosted in England.
  • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tops US Music Charts The hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reached the number 1 position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit single 'Tha Crossroads' during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which was a tribute to deceased friends and family members, became a significant crossover success for the Cleveland-based rap group.
  • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tops US Music Charts The hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reached the number 1 position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit single 'Tha Crossroads' during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which was a tribute to deceased friends and family members, became a significant crossover success for the Cleveland-based rap group.
  • Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Tops US Music Charts The hip-hop group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reached the number 1 position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart with their hit single 'Tha Crossroads' during the week of June 17-23, 1996. The song, which was a tribute to deceased friends and family members, became a significant crossover success for the Cleveland-based rap group.
  • Astrological Sign: Cancer June 21st marks the beginning of the Cancer zodiac sign, which spans from June 21 to July 22. People born under this water sign are typically characterized as intuitive, emotional, nurturing, and deeply connected to family and home.
  • Astrological Sign: Cancer June 21st marks the beginning of the Cancer zodiac sign, which spans from June 21 to July 22. People born under this water sign are typically characterized as intuitive, emotional, nurturing, and deeply connected to family and home.
  • Astrological Sign: Cancer June 21st marks the beginning of the Cancer zodiac sign, which spans from June 21 to July 22. People born under this water sign are typically characterized as intuitive, emotional, nurturing, and deeply connected to family and home.
  • Chinese Zodiac: Fire Rat In the Chinese zodiac system, June 21, 1996 falls under the Year of the Rat, specifically the Fire Rat. Those born in a Fire Rat year are traditionally believed to be intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, and possessing strong leadership qualities.
  • Chinese Zodiac: Fire Rat In the Chinese zodiac system, June 21, 1996 falls under the Year of the Rat, specifically the Fire Rat. Those born in a Fire Rat year are traditionally believed to be intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, and possessing strong leadership qualities.
  • Chinese Zodiac: Fire Rat In the Chinese zodiac system, June 21, 1996 falls under the Year of the Rat, specifically the Fire Rat. Those born in a Fire Rat year are traditionally believed to be intelligent, adaptable, quick-witted, and possessing strong leadership qualities.
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing Crescent On June 21, 1996, the moon was in the waxing crescent phase, which occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter. During this phase, a small portion of the moon's illuminated surface is visible from Earth, gradually increasing in visibility.
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing Crescent On June 21, 1996, the moon was in the waxing crescent phase, which occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter. During this phase, a small portion of the moon's illuminated surface is visible from Earth, gradually increasing in visibility.
  • Lunar Phase: Waxing Crescent On June 21, 1996, the moon was in the waxing crescent phase, which occurs after the new moon and before the first quarter. During this phase, a small portion of the moon's illuminated surface is visible from Earth, gradually increasing in visibility.

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June 21, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 21, 1996?


June 21, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 21, 1996 can also be written as 6/21/1996 in the US and as 21/6/1996 in UK and Europe.

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June 21, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 21, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 17th and June 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Tha Crossroads youtube
  2. - You're Makin' Me High youtube
  3. - Give Me One Reason youtube
  4. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  5. - Because You Loved Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 21, 1996 was Three Lions by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Three Lions youtube
  2. - Killing Me Softly youtube
  3. - Mysterious Girl youtube
  4. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  5. - Nobody Knows youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

  1. - Tha Crossroads youtube
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - How Do U Want It/California Love
  4. - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody
  5. - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")
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June 21, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 21st is Cancer.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 21, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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


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The moon phase on June 21, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 21, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:36 am and setting at 11:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1996.

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