What happened on Friday September 27, 1996?

Here's what happened on September 27, 1996:

• Taliban Capture of Kabul In a significant geopolitical shift, the Taliban captured the capital city of Kabul, Afghanistan, driving out President Burhanuddin Rabbani and executing former leader Mohammad Najibullah. This marked a pivotal moment in Afghanistan's turbulent political landscape, establishing the foundations for the Taliban's first period of governance.
• Aeroperú Flight 603 Disaster A tragic aviation accident occurred when an Aeroperú Boeing 757 crashed into the Pacific Ocean shortly after takeoff from Lima Airport, resulting in the loss of all 70 passengers and crew on board. The crash was attributed to instrument failure, highlighting critical aviation safety concerns.
• Truth and Reconciliation Hearing in South Africa In a landmark hearing in Pretoria, South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation panel convened at the Supreme Court. Secret Service Colonel Eugene de Kock testified about Operation Long Reach, revealing details about the planned assassination of Olof Palme and Craig Williamson's coordination role.
• Assassination of Bulgarian Prime Minister Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrei Lukanov was assassinated, marking a significant and violent moment in post-communist Bulgarian political history.
• Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments U.S. President Bill Clinton signed the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments, expanding public access to government information in the digital age.
• Julie N. Oil Spill in Portland, Maine A navigational error resulted in the Julie N. tanker ship crashing into the Million Dollar Bridge in Portland, Maine, causing a significant environmental incident with thousands of gallons of oil spilled into the surrounding waters.
• Roberto Alomar Spitting Incident Baltimore Orioles player Roberto Alomar sparked controversy by spitting in the face of umpire John Hirschbeck during a baseball game, an act that would have significant repercussions for his professional reputation.

Events in 1996

September 27, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Sep. 27, 1996

September 27, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Bochum : 2 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Bielefeld : 5 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Uerdingen - Mannheim : 4 - 1
• Wolfsburg - Lubeck : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Sochaux - Toulouse : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Swindon - Wolves : 1 - 2

September 27, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 271st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 27, 1996 can also be written as 9/27/1996 in the US and as 27/9/1996 in UK and Europe.

September 27, 1996 in September 1996 calendar

Famous people born on September 27, 1996:

• Maxwel Cornet

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on September 27th

Famous people died on September 27, 1996:

• Mohammad Najibullah

  Afghan physician and politician, seventh president of afghanistan (b. 1947).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on September 27th

September 27, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 27, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
3. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
4. Keith Sweat - Twisted
5. Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

September 27, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 27, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Fugees - Ready Or Not
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. Peter Andre - Flava
4. The Smurfs - I've Got A Little Puppy
5. Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity

September 27, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 27, 1996 was If Your Girl Only Knew by Aaliyah, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew
2. Az Yet - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
3. Keith Sweat - Twisted
4. 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
5. Luther Vandross - Your Secret Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 27th is Libra.

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September 27, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 27, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 27, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 27, 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 September 27, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 08:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1996.

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Someone born on September 27, 1996 is:

28 years 9 months old,

or 345 months and 9 days old,

or 1501 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10509 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 27, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 27, 1996.

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