What happened on Tuesday January 23, 1996?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1996:

• Java Programming Language First Release On January 23, 1996, Sun Microsystems publicly released the first version of the Java programming language, marking a significant milestone in software development. This object-oriented, platform-independent language would go on to revolutionize web and enterprise computing.
• Chris Cairns Cricket Performance In a Test match between New Zealand and Zimbabwe on January 23, 1996, Chris Cairns delivered an exceptional batting performance, scoring 120 runs off just 96 balls. His innings included 10 boundaries (fours) and 9 sixes, demonstrating remarkable power and skill.

Events in 1996

January 23, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1996

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1996

January 23, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Cleveland Cavaliers : 84 - 72
• Chicago Bulls - New York Knicks : 99 - 79
• Dallas Mavericks - Sacramento Kings : 111 - 109
• New Jersey Nets - Toronto Raptors : 79 - 86
• Philadelphia 76ers - Orlando Magic : 90 - 105

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie - Morton : 0 - 2
• Dumbarton - Dundee : 1 - 2
• St Johnstone - Clydebank : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Wycombe : 1 - 1
• Hull - Brighton : 0 - 0
• Rotherham - Bradford : 2 - 0
• Wrexham - Bristol City : 0 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Mansfield - Cambridge : 2 - 1
• Plymouth - Scunthorpe : 1 - 3
• Scarborough - Rochdale : 1 - 1

January 23, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1996 can also be written as 1/23/1996 in the US and as 23/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

Famous people died on January 23, 1996:

• Norman MacCaig

  Renowned Scottish poet and philosopher whose works often drew inspiration from Edinburgh and the West Highlands.

• Fatima Rushdi
• Horst Wende

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. Everything But The Girl - Missing
4. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
5. Goo Goo Dolls - Name

January 23, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Michael Jackson - Earth Song
2. Boyzone - Father And Son
3. George Michael - Jesus To A Child
4. Everything But The Girl - Missing
5. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman

January 23, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1996 was Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
2. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
3. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:58 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1996

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Someone born on January 23, 1996 is:

29 years 3 months old,

or 351 months and 21 days old,

or 1529 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10704 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1996?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1996.

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