What happened on Saturday June 29, 1996?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1996:

• Rare Superman Comic Auction A historic copy of Superman's Action Comic #1 from 1938 was auctioned at Sotheby's, fetching $61,900. This sale underscored the significant collectible value of vintage comic books and early superhero memorabilia.
• Deadly Firecrackers Factory Explosion in China A catastrophic explosion occurred at a firecrackers manufacturing facility in Sichuan Province, China, resulting in at least 36 fatalities and 52 injuries. The incident highlighted the significant industrial safety challenges in the region's manufacturing sector.
• Prince's Trust Concert in Hyde Park The Prince's Trust organized a massive concert in Hyde Park, London, attracting 150,000 attendees. The legendary rock group The Who headlined the event, marking their first public performance since 1989, symbolizing a significant musical reunion.
• America's Junior Miss Pageant Winner Andrea Leah Plummer from Tennessee was crowned as the 39th America's Junior Miss, representing a milestone in the annual youth leadership and scholarship program.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Jun. 29, 1996

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 1996

June 29, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 181st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1996 can also be written as 6/29/1996 in the US and as 29/6/1996 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1996 in June 1996 calendar

Famous people died on June 29, 1996:

• Pamela Mason

  American actress of the mid-20th century who appeared in several British films and had her own television show.

• Cesare Cevenini

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on June 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
3. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
4. 2 Pac - How Do U Want It
5. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 1996 was Killing Me Softly by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
2. Underworld - Born Slippy
3. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
4. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
5. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 29, 1996 was You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
2. 2Pac Featuring K-Ci And JoJo - How Do U Want It/California Love
3. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
4. Monica - Why I Love You So Much/Ain't Nobody
5. Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 29, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:53 pm and setting at 05:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on June 29, 1996

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Someone born on June 29, 1996 is:

28 years 10 months old,

or 346 months and 15 days old,

or 1506 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10546 days old,

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

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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

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

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