What happened on Tuesday April 30, 1996?

Here's what happened on April 30, 1996:

• Clinton Approves Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sale President Bill Clinton authorizes the sale of $227 million worth of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a strategic economic and energy policy decision aimed at managing national petroleum resources.
• Beppo-SAX Satellite Launch A collaborative Dutch-Italian satellite, Beppo-SAX, is launched from Cape Canaveral, representing an important moment in international space research and technological cooperation.
• "Buried Child" Opens in New York City Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Buried Child" opens at the Atkinson Theater in New York City, running for 77 performances and showcasing a significant work of contemporary American theater.
• Howard Stern Radio Show Expands The Howard Stern Radio Show begins broadcasting on WKLQ 94.5 FM in Grand Rapids, Michigan, further expanding the controversial and popular radio personality's media presence.
• Death of Guatemalan President Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro Julio Cesar Mendez Montenegro, who served as President of Guatemala from 1966 to 1970, passed away. His presidency was marked by significant political challenges during Guatemala's complex period of internal conflict.

Events in 1996

April 30, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 30, 1996

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April 30, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Los Angeles Lakers - Houston Rockets : 98 - 104
• Orlando Magic - Detroit Pistons : 101 - 98
• Seattle SuperSonics - Sacramento Kings : 96 - 89

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Hansa Rostock - Freiburg : 1 - 0
• Karlsruhe - Dortmund : 5 - 0
• Schalke 04 - Stuttgart : 2 - 0
• Uerdingen - Leverkusen : 3 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Barnsley - West Brom : 1 - 1
• Charlton - Tranmere : 0 - 0
• Luton - Port Vale : 3 - 2
• Oldham - Stoke : 2 - 0
• Reading - Wolves : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Bradford - Swindon : 1 - 1
• Crewe - Peterboro : 2 - 1
• Walsall - Burnley : 3 - 1
• York - Chesterfield : 0 - 1

April 30, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1996 can also be written as 4/30/1996 in the US and as 30/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

Famous people died on April 30, 1996:

• David Opatoshu

  American actor known for his roles in notable films and TV series like 'Torn Curtain' and 'Raid on Entebbe', who had a significant career...

• Julio César Méndez Montenegro

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on April 30th

April 30, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
2. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
3. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. Coolio - 1,2,3,4 (Sumptin' New)

April 30, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. George Michael - Fastlove
2. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Suggs & Louchie Lou / Michie One - Cecilia
5. 1996 Manchester United FA Cup Squad - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

April 30, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
2. SWV - You're The One
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. D'Angelo - Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 30, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:00 pm and setting at 04:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Someone born on April 30, 1996 is:

28 years 11 months old,

or 347 months and 24 days old,

or 1512 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10585 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1996?

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