What happened on Monday April 22, 1996?

About April 22nd, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: A tragic solo climbing incident occurred on El Capitan involving M.B., a 26-year-old Yosemite Institute employee. During a solo climb, the victim experienced a fatal fall of 300 feet after his climbing rope became unexpectedly jammed behind a rock flake.
  • Day of the week: April 22nd, 1996 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
  • #1 UK song: Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison
  • Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.

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April 22, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 22, 1996:

  • Fatal Climbing Accident at Yosemite National Park A tragic solo climbing incident occurred on El Capitan involving M.B., a 26-year-old Yosemite Institute employee. During a solo climb, the victim experienced a fatal fall of 300 feet after his climbing rope became unexpectedly jammed behind a rock flake.
  • Fatal Climbing Accident at Yosemite National Park A tragic solo climbing incident occurred on El Capitan involving M.B., a 26-year-old Yosemite Institute employee. During a solo climb, the victim experienced a fatal fall of 300 feet after his climbing rope became unexpectedly jammed behind a rock flake.
  • Fatal Climbing Accident at Yosemite National Park A tragic solo climbing incident occurred on El Capitan involving M.B., a 26-year-old Yosemite Institute employee. During a solo climb, the victim experienced a fatal fall of 300 feet after his climbing rope became unexpectedly jammed behind a rock flake.
  • Technical Rescue at Grand Canyon A 14-year-old male hiker experienced a severe accident after falling 50 feet from the Tonto plateau onto a scree slope in the Grand Canyon. National Park Rangers executed a complex technical rescue operation, addressing the young victim's critical medical conditions. The rescue team treated him for severe hypothermia and hypovolemia, carefully extracting him and arranging helicopter transport to Flagstaff Medical Center. The teenager was stabilized with multiple fractures to his thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as lower limbs.
  • Technical Rescue at Grand Canyon A 14-year-old male hiker experienced a severe accident after falling 50 feet from the Tonto plateau onto a scree slope in the Grand Canyon. National Park Rangers executed a complex technical rescue operation, addressing the young victim's critical medical conditions. The rescue team treated him for severe hypothermia and hypovolemia, carefully extracting him and arranging helicopter transport to Flagstaff Medical Center. The teenager was stabilized with multiple fractures to his thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as lower limbs.
  • Technical Rescue at Grand Canyon A 14-year-old male hiker experienced a severe accident after falling 50 feet from the Tonto plateau onto a scree slope in the Grand Canyon. National Park Rangers executed a complex technical rescue operation, addressing the young victim's critical medical conditions. The rescue team treated him for severe hypothermia and hypovolemia, carefully extracting him and arranging helicopter transport to Flagstaff Medical Center. The teenager was stabilized with multiple fractures to his thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as lower limbs.
  • High-Angle Rescue at Arches National Park A complex rescue operation was conducted at Arches National Park involving multiple emergency scenarios. A father and daughter became stranded in a rimrocked location, requiring specialized rescue techniques. Simultaneously, another incident involved a hiker who fell approximately 35 feet after entering a restricted area, necessitating helicopter evacuation.
  • High-Angle Rescue at Arches National Park A complex rescue operation was conducted at Arches National Park involving multiple emergency scenarios. A father and daughter became stranded in a rimrocked location, requiring specialized rescue techniques. Simultaneously, another incident involved a hiker who fell approximately 35 feet after entering a restricted area, necessitating helicopter evacuation.
  • High-Angle Rescue at Arches National Park A complex rescue operation was conducted at Arches National Park involving multiple emergency scenarios. A father and daughter became stranded in a rimrocked location, requiring specialized rescue techniques. Simultaneously, another incident involved a hiker who fell approximately 35 feet after entering a restricted area, necessitating helicopter evacuation.
  • Stranded Climbers Rescue at Yosemite National Park S.J. and A.J., two climbers, became stranded in Yosemite National Park after an unexpected cold front swept through the area, covering the terrain with hail and snow. Their rescue was successfully executed the following day by a helicopter team from Lemoore Naval Air Station.
  • Stranded Climbers Rescue at Yosemite National Park S.J. and A.J., two climbers, became stranded in Yosemite National Park after an unexpected cold front swept through the area, covering the terrain with hail and snow. Their rescue was successfully executed the following day by a helicopter team from Lemoore Naval Air Station.
  • Stranded Climbers Rescue at Yosemite National Park S.J. and A.J., two climbers, became stranded in Yosemite National Park after an unexpected cold front swept through the area, covering the terrain with hail and snow. Their rescue was successfully executed the following day by a helicopter team from Lemoore Naval Air Station.

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April 22, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 22, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Wolfsburg - Bielefeld : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Hamilton - Dundee United : 0 - 2
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What day of the week was April 22, 1996?


April 22, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 113th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1996 can also be written as 4/22/1996 in the US and as 22/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

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April 22, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 22, 1996:

  • Erma Bombeck
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    Beloved American humorist and syndicated columnist who captured the essence of suburban family life through her witty and relatable writing.

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April 22, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 22, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

  1. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  2. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  3. - Nobody Knows youtube
  4. - Ironic youtube
  5. - 1,2,3,4 (Sumptin' New) youtube

April 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

  1. - Return Of The Mack youtube
  2. - Firestarter youtube
  3. - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit youtube
  4. - The X-Files youtube
  5. - Children youtube

April 22, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1996 was You're The One by SWV, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

  1. - You're The One youtube
  2. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  3. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  4. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  5. - Lady
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April 22, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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April 22, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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April 22, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 22, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 12:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Someone born on April 22, 1996 is:

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