Wednesday October 23, 1996: on this day

October 23, 1996 was the 297th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 23, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 23, 1996, who was born and died on October 23, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The English Patient, directed by Anthony Minghella), TV series (e.g. Staying Alive) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 23, 1996?


October 23, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1996 can also be written as 10/23/1996 in the US and as 23/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

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October 23, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1996:

  • New york yankees set record by coming back from 6-0 in world series game to beat atlanta braves 8-6, also set record of 7th straight road win
  • The o. j. simpson civil trial begins in santa monica, california.

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - Oldenburg : 1 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Vallecano : 1 - 3
  • Compostela - Ath Bilbao : 1 - 1
  • Espanol - Hercules : 2 - 1
  • Logrones - Valladolid : 0 - 1
  • Oviedo - Betis : 1 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Feyenoord - AZ Alkmaar : 1 - 0
  • Heerenveen - PSV Eindhoven : 0 - 1
  • NAC Breda - Groningen : 1 - 1
  • Nijmegen - For Sittard : 1 - 1
  • Roda JC - Vitesse : 1 - 1
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October 23, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 23rd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 23, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:29 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1996.

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Who was born on October 23, 1996?


Famous people born on October 23, 1996:

  • Sam Berns
  • Julius van den Berg
  • David Cancola
  • Dayle Coleing
  • Paulo Henrique Rodrigues Cabral
  • Abdul Rwatubyaye
  • Lyra Valkyria
  • Maila Venturi
  • Ronaldo da Silva Souza
  • Robbie McDaid
  • Lukáš Provod

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 2 days old,

or 1435 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10046 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 23, 1996.

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October 23, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1996:

  • Bob Grim

    American baseball player (born 1930).

  • Lin Onus

    Artist dies at 47.

  • Alexander Kelly

    Pianist/teacher, dies at 67.

  • Ronald Alfred Gardyne "Rags" Butler

    Sailor dies at 68.

  • Diana Trilling

    Writer dies at 91.

  • Benedetto Del Castillo
  • Giuseppe Turcato
  • Paul Antier
  • Michel Kelber

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 23rd

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October 23, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1996:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 23, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  3. - No Diggity
  4. - I Love You Always Forever
  5. - Where Do You Go

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 23, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breakfast At Tiffany's
  2. - Words
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Say You'll Be There
  5. - Setting Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1996 was No Diggity by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre), according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 23, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 23, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - No Diggity
  2. - This Is For The Lover In You
  3. - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
  4. - Nobody
  5. - What Kind Of Man Would I Be

October 23, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 1996 was Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

October 23, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 23, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Recuerdos, Tristeza Y Soledad
  2. - El Principe
  3. - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
  4. - No Llores Por Mi
  5. - Cuestion Olvidada

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October 23, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The English Patient

The English Patient

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Anthony Minghella

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Kristin Scott Thomas

Country: United States of America

Romeo + Juliet

Romeo + Juliet

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Baz Luhrmann

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau

Country: United States of America

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui

Starring: Kristy Swanson, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, Rutger Hauer

Country: United States of America

The Mirror Has Two Faces

The Mirror Has Two Faces

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barbra Streisand

Starring: Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Lauren Bacall, George Segal

Bad Moon

Bad Moon

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eric Red

Starring: Mariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble, Ken Pogue

October 23, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 23, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

October 23, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 23, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Run Of His Life by Jeffrey Toobin

The Run Of His Life

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * This was the inspiration for American Crime Story, which aired on FX and starred Cuba Gooding Jr.

The Regulators by Richard Bachman

The Regulators

By:

A perfect summer afternoon in Wentworth Ohio sees many Poplar Street residents mysteriously killed. At the heart of the mystery is an astonished woman.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

By:

240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

By:

Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

By:

The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

October 23, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 23, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Black Dawn

Black Dawn

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Virgin Interactive

The Eye of Typhoon

The Eye of Typhoon

Platform: 3DO, MS-DOS, Neo-Geo (cancelled)

Genre: 2D Versus fighting

Publisher: Viccom (MS-DOS version) LG (3DO version)

Bot Soccer

Bot Soccer

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Expert Software

Fighters Megamix

Fighters Megamix

Platform: Sega Saturn, Game.com

Genre: Versus fighting

Publisher: Sega Tiger Electronics (Game.com)

Frantic Flea

Frantic Flea

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: GameTek

history

Who was the US President on October 23, 1996?

On October 23, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1996?

On October 23, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1996?

On October 23, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 23rd

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What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for October 1996?

October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1996 calendar looked like.

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