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US date format: 8/27/1996, UK date format: 27/8/1996
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 27, 1996).
Famous birthdays on this day include Stefanie Giesinger and Sophia Stallone.
The number one song in US was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio. Ready Or Not by Fugees was #1 song in the UK.
The Funeral, directed by Abel Ferrara, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1996 while Falling Up by Shel Silverstein was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Safe and Sound. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2 or Arc the Lad II.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
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August 27, 1996 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on August 27, 1996?
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Pop Singer.
Other August 27th famous birthdays
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TV Actress.
American noted family, first grand-child...
Family Member.
How old am I?
If August 27, 1996 is your birthday you are 26 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on August 27.
August 27, 1996 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 27, 1996?
![Greg Morris]()
American actor, star of "Mission...
Graphic artist, dies at 82.
Military President of Argentina...
Other August 27th famous deaths
American-Canadian wrestler and manager...
Russian author and playwright (d. 2009).
Australian actor (Born 1970).
Spanish actress (Born 1930).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Funeral
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini
Unhook the Stars
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd
Kissed
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Lynne Stopkewich
Starring: Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge, Jay Brazeau, Natasha Morley
Bulletproof
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson
Bogus
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Andrea Martin
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 27, 1996?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- 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'
Top #5 songs in the UK
- 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
Top #5 R&B songs
- 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
Top #5 Latin songs
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
- Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
- Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi
- Luis Miguel - Dame
Sport Games on August 27, 1996
Bundesliga 1
Football (Germany)- Dortmund - Freiburg : 3 - 1
- Hamburg - Stuttgart : 0 - 4
- Schalke 04 - Bochum : 1 - 1
- Werder Bremen - M'gladbach : 1 - 0
Division 2
Football (France)- Amiens - Toulouse : 1 - 3
- Charleville - Toulon : 0 - 3
- Laval - Niort : 1 - 1
- Louhans-Cuis. - Martigues : 0 - 0
- Mulhouse - Chateauroux : 2 - 0
Le Championnat
Football (France)- Auxerre - Marseille : 0 - 0
Division 1
Football (United Kingdom)- Crystal Palace - West Brom : 0 - 0
- Ipswich - Grimsby : 1 - 1
- Oxford - Norwich : 0 - 1
- Portsmouth - Southend : 1 - 0
- Tranmere - Port Vale : 2 - 0
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Safe and Sound
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Clark Davis
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Davis
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Barron
Mensch, Pia!
Release year: 1996
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Release year: 1996
Country: United States of America
How old am I?
If August 27, 1996 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1996?
- LIFE: Tragedy On Mt Everest
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Christopher Reeve -- Aug. 26, 1996
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9549
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.341342
- Wired: Wired - August, 1996
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Falling Up
By: Shel Silverstein
A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.
Cadillac Jukebox
By: James Lee Burke
Aaron Crown, the long-standing murderer of Louisiana's most prominent black civil rights leader, was not surprising to anyone.
Exclusive
By: Sandra Brown
Barrie Travis, a good reporter who works at a low-budget TV station when the First lady calls and offers her the chance of a lifetime.
Servant of the Bones
By: Anne Rice
He is the author of many fantastic universes of vampires and witches. In a major novel, he takes us into the worlds of Jeremiah and Isaiah, and the destruction and rebirth of Solomon's Temple to tell the story about Azriel, …
Melody
By: V.C. Andrews
Melody Logan knew Haille was unhappy in her hardscrabble mining community ....But Melody felt safe with her father's unwavering devotion until a terrible mine accident took her away from her family.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2
Arc the Lad II
Final Doom
Ares
A-10 Cuba!
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 several famous people were born including, Stefanie Giesinger, Sophia Stallone, Diego Gomes.
Which famous people died on August 27, 1996?
Famous people died on August 27, 1996 include, Greg Morris, Abram Games, Alexander Lanusse.
What was the number one song in August 27, 1996?
The number one song in the week of August 27, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio in US and Ready Or Not by Fugees in UK.
What were the top hits on August 27, 1996?
The top hits on August 27, 1996 were Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, I Love You Always Forever by Donna Lewis, Hit Me Off by New Edition in US and Ready Or Not by Fugees, Flava by Peter Andre, Wannabe by The Spice Girls in UK.
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