What happened on Sunday June 23, 1996?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1996:

• Desmond Tutu's Retirement Service Archbishop Desmond Tutu receives an official farewell at his retirement service, marking the end of a remarkable career as a prominent anti-apartheid activist, religious leader, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
• Nintendo 64 Launch in Japan Nintendo launches its groundbreaking Nintendo 64 video game console in Japan, marking a significant milestone in gaming technology. The system features advanced 64-bit processing, impressive graphics capabilities, and set the stage for a new era of 3D gaming experiences.
• Death of Andreas Papandreou Andreas Papandreou, prominent Greek politician and Prime Minister, passed away at the age of 77. A key figure in modern Greek political history, he served multiple terms as Prime Minister and was a significant leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK).
• Dottie Pepper Wins Golf Tournament Professional golfer Dottie Pepper secures victory at the LPGA Rochester International Golf Tournament, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1996

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1996

June 23, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 175th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1996 can also be written as 6/23/1996 in the US and as 23/6/1996 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1996 in June 1996 calendar

Famous people died on June 23, 1996:

• Ray Lindwall

  Ray Lindwall was a prominent Australian cricketer known for his exceptional fast bowling skills during the 1940s and 1950s.

• Andreas Papandreou

  Andreas Papandreou was a prominent Greek politician who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 1981 to 1989 and again from 1993 to 1996.

• Karl Heinz Mannchen

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

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

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
4. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
5. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 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. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
2. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
3. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
4. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

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

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

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
3. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
4. Monica - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody
5. Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 12:46 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1996

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Someone born on June 23, 1996 is:

28 years 10 months old,

or 346 months and 21 days old,

or 1507 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10552 days old,

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

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

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

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