What happened on Monday January 29, 1996?

Here's what happened on January 29, 1996:

• France Ends Nuclear Testing President Jacques Chirac announced a 'definitive end' to French nuclear weapons testing, signaling a significant shift in France's defense and international diplomacy strategy.
• La Fenice Opera House Fire A devastating fire destroyed La Fenice, Venice's historic and renowned opera house, causing significant cultural and architectural loss. The opera house, known for its rich musical heritage, was tragically consumed by flames.
• Imia/Kardak Island Dispute A tense geopolitical moment occurred when a Greek flag was hoisted on a small rocky island named Imia (by Greeks) or Kardak (by Turks), escalating territorial tensions between Greece and Turkey.
• David Boon's Final Test Cricket Match Australian cricket legend David Boon played his last Test cricket match, marking the end of a distinguished international cricket career.
• 23rd American Music Awards Garth Brooks dominated the 23rd American Music Awards, winning multiple honors and further solidifying his status as a country music superstar.
• Megan Jossa Birth Megan Jossa, an English actress, was born on this date. She would later become known for her contributions to stage and screen.

Events in 1996

January 29, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 29, 1996

Newspapers from Jan. 29, 1996

January 29, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Cleveland Cavaliers - Charlotte Hornets : 86 - 88
• Detroit Pistons - Utah Jazz : 97 - 106
• Miami Heat - New York Knicks : 85 - 94
• Seattle SuperSonics - Portland Trail Blazers : 92 - 88
• Vancouver Grizzlies - Philadelphia 76ers : 92 - 103

January 29, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 29th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1996 can also be written as 1/29/1996 in the US and as 29/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 29, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

Famous people died on January 29, 1996:

• Age Bassi

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on January 29th

January 29, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 29, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

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

January 29, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 29, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
2. 3T - Anything
3. The Bluetones - Slight Return
4. The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
5. Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

January 29, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 29, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th 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 29, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 29, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 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 29, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 03:09 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 29, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 25 days old,

or 1525 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10677 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1996?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 29, 1996.

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