What happened on Monday December 30, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1996:

• UN Approves Limited Iraqi Oil Sales The United Nations approved 21 contracts for limited oil sales by Iraq under Resolution 986, marking a significant development in the international sanctions regime following the Gulf War. This move represented a carefully managed approach to allowing Iraq limited economic relief while maintaining international oversight.
• Netanyahu Budget Cuts Trigger Mass Protests in Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed budget cuts sparked widespread labor unrest, with approximately 250,000 workers staging nationwide protests and shutting down essential services across the country. The demonstrations highlighted significant economic tensions and public dissatisfaction with the government's fiscal policies.
• Bodo Separatist Train Bombing in Assam, India In the northeastern Indian state of Assam, a devastating terrorist attack occurred when Bodo separatists bombed a passenger train, resulting in the tragic death of 26 individuals. The incident underscored the ongoing ethnic and political tensions in the region.
• Death of Actor Lew Ayres Lew Ayres, a prominent American screen actor known for his roles in films like 'Salem's Lot' and 'State Fair', passed away at the age of 88. Born in 1908, Ayres was a notable figure in Hollywood's golden era, with a career spanning several decades.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1996

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

NBA - American Basketball

• Boston Celtics - Denver Nuggets : 104 - 102
• Charlotte Hornets - Washington Bullets : 101 - 92
• Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 79 - 81
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Cleveland Cavaliers : 96 - 108
• New Jersey Nets - New York Knicks : 86 - 98

December 30, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 365th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1996 can also be written as 12/30/1996 in the US and as 30/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people died on December 30, 1996:

• Lew Ayres

  Prominent American actor known for his roles in classic films like 'All Quiet on the Western Front' and 'Johnny Belinda', for which he...

• Jack Nance

  Iconic American actor known for his collaborations with David Lynch, most famously starring in 'Eraserhead' and appearing in 'Twin Peaks'.

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
4. Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
5. TLC - Diggin' On You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Michael Jackson - Earth Song
2. Boyzone - Father And Son
3. The Prodigy - Breathe
4. George Michael - Jesus To A Child
5. Baby D - So Pure

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1996 was Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
3. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
4. LL Cool J - Hey Lover
5. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 30, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Someone born on December 30, 1996 is:

28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 24 days old,

or 1477 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10341 days old,

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 30, 1996.

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