What happened on Saturday March 23, 1996?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1996:

• Taiwan's First Direct Presidential Election The Republic of China on Taiwan holds its historic first direct presidential election, with incumbent Lee Teng-hui being re-elected, marking a significant milestone in Taiwan's democratic development.
• Kashmir Conflict Escalation A violent clash erupts between Islamist militants and security forces in Kashmir, resulting in 11 fatalities, highlighting the ongoing regional tensions and security challenges.
• Marcopper Mining Disaster A catastrophic environmental and industrial accident occurs at the Marcopper mine on Marinduque Island in the Philippines, causing significant ecological and potential human damage.
• Freemen Standoff Begins An 81-day long tense confrontation commences between anti-government Freemen and federal law enforcement officers in Jordan, Montana, representing a significant domestic conflict.
• 68th Academy Awards The prestigious 68th Academy Awards ceremony is held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, with Whoopi Goldberg hosting. The historical epic 'Braveheart' wins Best Picture.
• Jay D Miller's Passing Record producer Jay D Miller passes away at the age of 73, marking the end of a career in the music industry.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Mar. 23, 1996

Newspapers from Mar. 23, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Detroit Pistons - Atlanta Hawks : 84 - 92
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Houston Rockets : 108 - 103
• Philadelphia 76ers - Seattle SuperSonics : 89 - 129
• Phoenix Suns - Golden State Warriors : 89 - 98

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Mechelen - Beveren : 2 - 1
• Molenbeek - Lierse : 0 - 0
• Seraing - Antwerp : 0 - 1
• St Truiden - Lommel : 0 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dortmund - Ein Frankfurt : 6 - 0
• Freiburg - FC Koln : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Werder Bremen : 0 - 0
• Leverkusen - Bayern Munich : 1 - 2
• Uerdingen - Dusseldorf : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Leipzig - Bochum : 0 - 1
• Nurnberg - Chemnitz : 1 - 1

March 23, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 83rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1996 can also be written as 3/23/1996 in the US and as 23/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1996:

• Alexander Albon

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1996:

• Kapambwe Mulenga

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on March 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
2. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
3. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room
4. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
5. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Robert Miles - Children
2. Take That - How Deep Is Your Love
3. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
4. Gabrielle - Give Me A Little More Time
5. Boyzone - Coming Home Now

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
2. D'Angelo - Lady
3. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
4. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
5. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:24 am and setting at 10:48 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 23, 1996

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Someone born on March 23, 1996 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 20 days old,

or 1520 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10643 days old,

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

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

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