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see horoscope and birth chart for August 26, 1996What happened on Monday August 26, 1996?
About August 26th, 1996, in brief:
- Historical events: President Bill Clinton signed the landmark welfare reform legislation, fundamentally transforming the United States' social welfare system by introducing work requirements and time limits for benefits.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1996 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio
- #1 UK song: Ready Or Not by Fugees
- Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.
More about August 26th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1996.
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August 26, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1996:
- Clinton Signs Welfare Reform Act President Bill Clinton signed the landmark welfare reform legislation, fundamentally transforming the United States' social welfare system by introducing work requirements and time limits for benefits.
- South Korean Military Leader Sentenced for Treason Former South Korean President Chun Doo-hwan was sentenced to death after being found guilty of mutiny and treason, marking a significant moment in the country's post-authoritarian transition of justice.
- Iraqi Expatriates Hijack Sudanese Airliner A group of Iraqi expatriates hijacked a Sudanese airliner traveling from Khartoum to Amman, likely as a political protest or seeking asylum, highlighting the complex geopolitical tensions of the time.
August 26, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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August 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Hertha - Leipzig : 1 - 1
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Leeds - Wimbledon : 1 - 0
What day of the week was August 26, 1996?
August 26, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 239th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1996 can also be written as 8/26/1996 in the US and as 26/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
- New Edition - Hit Me Off
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- LL Cool J - Loungin'
August 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
- Fugees - Ready Or Not
- Peter Andre - Flava
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- The Smurfs - I've Got A Little Puppy
- Stretch 'N' Vern Presents 'Maddog' - I'm Alive
August 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
- New Edition - Hit Me Off
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- LL Cool J - Loungin
August 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:00 pm and setting at 04:52 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.
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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1996
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How old is someone born on August 26, 1996?
Someone born on August 26, 1996 is:
28 years 8 months old,
or 344 months and 18 days old,
or 1498 weeks and 2 days old,
or 10488 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1996?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1996?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1996.
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