What happened on Wednesday February 28, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1996:

• End of Siege of Sarajevo The Bosnian government officially declares the end of the Siege of Sarajevo, a pivotal moment in the Bosnian War. This declaration marked a significant turning point in the conflict and represented hope for peace and reconstruction in the war-torn region.
• Murder of Michael Jordan's Father In Lumberton, North Carolina, Daniel Green is convicted of murdering James Jordan, the father of basketball legend Michael Jordan. This high-profile criminal case garnered significant media attention due to the victim's connection to one of the most famous athletes in the world.
• Alanis Morissette Grammy Triumph Canadian singer Alanis Morissette wins Album of the Year at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the youngest recipient of this prestigious honor at the time. Her groundbreaking album 'Jagged Little Pill' marked a significant milestone in alternative rock and female singer-songwriter representation in the mid-1990s.
• Faucett Flight 251 Tragedy Faucett Flight 251, traveling from Lima to Rodriguez Ballon airport, crashes into a mountain near Arequipa, Peru, resulting in the tragic loss of all 123 people on board. This devastating aviation accident highlighted ongoing concerns about air travel safety in the region.
• Ugandan Boat Disaster A catastrophic boat capsizing occurs 120 kilometers east of Kampala, Uganda, leading to the drowning of at least 81 people. This tragic incident underscored the risks of maritime transportation in the region and prompted discussions about water safety regulations.
• US Music Chart Topper Mariah Carey's 'One Sweet Day' holds the number one position on the US music charts, reflecting the song's immense popularity and Carey's dominant presence in the mid-1990s pop music landscape.
• UK Music Chart Topper Robert Miles' 'Children' tops the UK music charts, representing the growing popularity of electronic and ambient music during the mid-1990s.

Events in 1996

February 28, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 28, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Charlotte Hornets - Boston Celtics : 116 - 121
• Detroit Pistons - Seattle SuperSonics : 80 - 94
• Los Angeles Lakers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 99 - 80
• Miami Heat - Orlando Magic : 112 - 116
• New York Knicks - Sacramento Kings : 85 - 90

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Dunfermline - St Johnstone : 3 - 2
• Leicester - Derby : 0 - 0
• Norwich - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
• Stoke - Watford : 2 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Aston Villa - Blackburn : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Go Ahead Eagles - Nijmegen : 2 - 2
• Graafschap - Heerenveen : 2 - 2

February 28, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 59th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1996 can also be written as 2/28/1996 in the US and as 28/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 28, 1996:

• Karsten Warholm

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February 28, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
3. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room
4. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
5. Everything But The Girl - Missing

February 28, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Robert Miles - Children
2. Take That - How Deep Is Your Love
3. Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
4. Gabrielle - Give Me A Little More Time
5. Boyzone - Coming Home Now

February 28, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 26th and March 3rd.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
3. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
4. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
5. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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February 28, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 03:23 am.

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

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Someone born on February 28, 1996 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 26 days old,

or 1521 weeks

or 10647 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1996.

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