Friday April 26, 1996: on this day

April 26, 1996 was the 117th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 26, 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 April 26, 1996, who was born and died on April 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. Last Dance, directed by Bruce Beresford), TV series (e.g. Tattoon Master) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 1996?


April 26, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 117th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1996 can also be written as 4/26/1996 in the US and as 26/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

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April 26, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1996:

  • Sotherby ends 4 day auction of jackie o stuff-take in $34.5 million
  • Stirling silliphant, american screenwriter and producer, dies at age 78 (born 1918).
  • Shaun pollock takes four wickets in four balls for warwickshire in b&h.
  • A regional security treaty is signed by the "shanghai five".
  • Port arthur massacre: martin bryant kills 35 people at the port arthur, tasmania tourist site, australia.
  • A bomb explodes in bhaiperu, pakistan, killing more than 60 people.
  • May ndash iraq disarmament crisis: unscom supervises the destruction of al-hakam, iraq's main production facility of biological warfare agents.
  • Bernhard goetz, new york city subway shooter from 1984, was found civilly liable for $43m by a six member bronx civil jury for the paralyzing shooting in 1984 of darrell cabey, one of the four young men that goetz shot and claimed they were trying to rob and maybe beat him.

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April 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Detroit Pistons - Orlando Magic : 92 - 112
  • Miami Heat - Chicago Bulls : 85 - 102
  • Phoenix Suns - San Antonio Spurs : 98 - 120
  • Sacramento Kings - Seattle SuperSonics : 85 - 97

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Uerdingen : 3 - 0
  • St Pauli - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Wattenscheid : 0 - 2
  • Mannheim - Zwickau : 3 - 1

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - St Etienne : 2 - 0
  • Nice - Bordeaux : 1 - 0
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April 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 01:03 pm and setting at 02:43 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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Who was born on April 26, 1996?


Famous people born on April 26, 1996:

  • Kennedy Grace

    Kennedy grace is a social media personality known for her popular vine videos and comedic content.

  • Jordan Pefok

    American footballer.

  • Jennifer Gates

    American heiress, 8 lb.

  • Allisyn Arm

    Tv actress.

  • Taurtis

    Youtube star.

  • Artur Dalalojan
  • Michael Finke
  • Alex Fitzalan
  • Chandler Hutchison
  • Miloš Kratochvíl
  • Gonzalo Latorre
  • Kayla Miracle
  • Gabriele Moncini
  • Jordan Siebatcheu
  • Kathellen Sousa
  • Sun Minghui
  • Yūma Suzuki
  • Tea Tairović
  • Alexander Ursenbacher
  • Barnabás Rácz

Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on April 26th

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April 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 24 days old,

or 1460 weeks

or 10220 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 1996?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 1996.

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April 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1996:

  • Stirling Silliphant

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 1996).

  • Burton Stein

    At 69, historian dies.

  • John Norrie McArthur

    Malariologist/microscopist, dies at age 94.

  • Guido Leontini
  • Torquato Secci
  • Henry Clarke

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 26th

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April 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 1996:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 1996:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 1996:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 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 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

April 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 1996 was You're The One by SWV, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You're The One
  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

April 26, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 1996 was Experiencia Religiosa by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Experiencia Religiosa
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Estoy Aqui
  4. - Basta Ya!
  5. - Amor

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April 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Last Dance

Last Dance

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher

The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg

The Pallbearer

The Pallbearer

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Matt Reeves

Starring: David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Michael Rapaport, Toni Collette

Zone 39

Zone 39

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Tatoulis

Starring: Peter Phelps, Carolyn Bock, William Zappa, Bradley Byquar

Downhill Willie

Downhill Willie

Release year: 1996

Directed by: David Mitchell

Starring: Keith Coogan, Lochlyn Munro, Staci Keanan, Estelle Harris

April 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:

Tattoon Master

Tattoon Master

Release year: 1996

Recovery

Recovery

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Marcus Scott

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

April 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

That Camden Summer by LaVyrle Spencer

That Camden Summer

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LaVyrle Spencer is known for her "heartrending slices Americana" and writes about how love can be even more special when it happens again.

It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes A Village

By:

This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Guilty As Sin by Tami Hoag

Guilty As Sin

By:

A kidnapper of cold blood has been playing a cruel game with a small town in Minnesota. A respected member of the community is now accused of committing a terrible act of evil.

Spring Collection by Judith Krantz

Spring Collection

By:

PASSION...In a tale as timely as Scruples, as compelling as Dazzle, as intriguing as Mistral's Daughter, Judith Krantz launches three innocentbeauties on the city of fashion and love....SCANDAL...It's

April 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Midway presents Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1

Midway presents Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1

Platform: PlayStation Sega Saturn Super Nintendo

Genre: Compilation (various)

Publisher: Midway Games

BVE TrainSim

BVE TrainSim

Platform: Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista (With .dll add ons & BVE 5) Windows 7 (With .dll add ons/Windows XP Mode/VMLite XP Mode & BVE 5) Windows 8 (With .dll add ons)

Genre: Train simulator

Tetris Plus

Tetris Plus

Platform: Arcade Game Boy PlayStation Sega Saturn

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Bulletproof Software Jaleco Nintendo

Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi

Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer Senshi

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Bandai

Blast Chamber

Blast Chamber

Platform: DOS, PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on April 26, 1996?

On April 26, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 1996?

On April 26, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 1996?

On April 26, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

Find out more about April 26th

history

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 April 1996?

April 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1996 calendar looked like.

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