What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1996:

• Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Merger The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merged with the Burlington Northern Railroad to form the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway (BNSF), creating one of the largest and most significant railroad consolidations in United States transportation history. This strategic merger combined two major railroad networks, enhancing operational efficiency and market reach across the North American rail transportation sector.
• 63rd Orange Bowl: Nebraska Defeats Virginia Tech In a decisive college football matchup, the #6 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the #10 ranked Virginia Tech Hokies with a commanding score of 41-21 at the 63rd Orange Bowl. This game was a significant moment in the 1996 college football season, showcasing Nebraska's football prowess.
• Hacienda Hotel Implosion in Las Vegas The historic Hacienda Hotel in Las Vegas was demolished through a controlled implosion to make way for the construction of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. This event symbolized the continuous transformation and reinvention of the Las Vegas Strip, marking the end of one iconic property and the beginning of a new era of resort development.

Events in 1996

December 31, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1996

December 31, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 366th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1996 can also be written as 12/31/1996 in the US and as 31/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

December 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 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 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 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 31, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 11:28 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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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1996

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Someone born on December 31, 1996 is:

28 years 4 months old,

or 340 months and 13 days old,

or 1480 weeks

or 10360 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1996?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1996.

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