What happened on Thursday December 26, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1996:

• Major Labor Strike Begins in South Korea The largest strike in South Korean history commences, with workers from automotive and shipbuilding industries protesting against what they perceive as unfair labor laws. This massive industrial action highlights significant labor tensions in the country.
• UN Convention to Combat Desertification Enters into Force The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification officially goes into effect, marking a significant global effort to address land degradation and promote sustainable land management in arid and semi-arid regions.

Events in 1996

December 26, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks : 103 - 108
• Golden State Warriors - Dallas Mavericks : 113 - 108
• Houston Rockets - Milwaukee Bucks : 101 - 90
• Indiana Pacers - Detroit Pistons : 95 - 89
• New Jersey Nets - Toronto Raptors : 96 - 98

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bradford - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
• East Fife - St Mirren : 0 - 3
• Grimsby - Bolton : 1 - 2
• Ipswich - Crystal Palace : 3 - 1
• Man City - Port Vale : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bournemouth - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 0
• Bristol City - Shrewsbury : 3 - 2
• Gillingham - Luton : 1 - 2
• Millwall - Peterboro : 0 - 2
• Plymouth - Brentford : 1 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnet - Mansfield : 1 - 1
• Brighton - Colchester : 1 - 1
• Cardiff - Torquay : 2 - 0
• Carlisle - Hartlepool : 1 - 0
• Doncaster - Scarborough : 1 - 2

December 26, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 361st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1996 can also be written as 12/26/1996 in the US and as 26/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1996:

• Prodigy

  Influential rapper known for significant contributions to hip-hop music.

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1996:

• JonBenét Ramsey

  American child beauty queen and victim of prominent unsolved murder case (d. 1996).

• Oscar Valdambrini

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Ginuwine - Pony

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1996

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Someone born on December 26, 1996 is:

28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 28 days old,

or 1477 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10345 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1996?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 26, 1996.

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