What happened on Friday January 26, 1996?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1996:

• US Presidential Leadership Bill Clinton was serving as the 42nd President of the United States, leading the country during a period of economic growth and technological advancement.
• Hillary Clinton Whitewater Testimony First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified before a grand jury regarding the Whitewater scandal, a significant political controversy involving real estate investments that would later impact her political career.
• Papal Leadership Pope John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church, known for his significant role in global diplomacy and religious outreach.
• UK Political Leadership Sir John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving in the final years of the Conservative government before Tony Blair's election.
• John Albert Taylor Execution John Albert Taylor was executed by firing squad in Utah, USA, for the heinous crime of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl, highlighting the severe legal consequences for violent sexual crimes.
• Les Misérables Opens in Duisburg The renowned musical Les Misérables premiered at the Musichall Theatre in Duisburg, Germany, bringing Victor Hugo's classic story of redemption and social justice to the stage.
• UK Number One Song 'Earth Song' by Michael Jackson was the top song in the United Kingdom, reflecting the artist's global influence and environmental messaging.
• US Billboard Number One Song 'One Sweet Day' by Mariah Carey topped the US music charts, representing a significant moment in 1990s pop music history.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1996

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - New Jersey Nets : 107 - 115
• Indiana Pacers - Boston Celtics : 107 - 90
• Los Angeles Lakers - Philadelphia 76ers : 100 - 88
• Miami Heat - Chicago Bulls : 80 - 102
• Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks : 84 - 96

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Bursaspor - Antalyaspor : 2 - 1

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

January 26, 1996 can also be written as 1/26/1996 in the US and as 26/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1996:

• IM (rapper)
• María Pedraza

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1996:

• Henry Lewis

  Pioneering African American conductor who broke racial barriers in classical music, leading major orchestras during a challenging period of...

• Frank Howard

  Legendary Washington Senators baseball player who set a remarkable home run record in 1969, later becoming a respected coach and team...

• David Schultz

  Olympic gold medal wrestler tragically killed by millionaire John du Pont, a story famously depicted in the film 'Foxcatcher'.

• Charles Jewtraw

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. Everything But The Girl - Missing
4. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
5. Goo Goo Dolls - Name

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Michael Jackson - Earth Song
2. Boyzone - Father And Son
3. George Michael - Jesus To A Child
4. Everything But The Girl - Missing
5. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1996 was Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica, according to the music chart for the week January 22nd and January 28th.

1. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
2. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
3. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 12:20 am.

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

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Someone born on January 26, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 28 days old,

or 1525 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10680 days old,

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

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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