What happened on Thursday October 31, 1996?

Here's what happened on October 31, 1996:

• Bill Clinton Re-elected as US President In the 1996 U.S. presidential election, Democratic incumbent Bill Clinton successfully defeats Republican challenger Bob Dole, securing his second consecutive term as President of the United States.
• TAM Flight 402 Crash in São Paulo A Brazilian TAM Fokker F100 aircraft crashes into a densely populated residential area in São Paulo, Brazil, resulting in a catastrophic accident that kills 98 people, including passengers and two individuals on the ground. The crash represents one of Brazil's most significant aviation disasters of the 1990s.
• Benazir Bhutto's Government Dismissed Pakistani President Farooq Leghari dismisses Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's government following widespread allegations of corruption, marking a significant political upheaval in Pakistan's democratic process.
• Devastating Cyclone in Andhra Pradesh A powerful Category 4 cyclone strikes Andhra Pradesh, India, causing unprecedented destruction. The massive storm surge sweeps fishing villages into the sea, resulting in over 2,000 fatalities and destroying 95 percent of the region's crops, creating a humanitarian and economic crisis.
• NASA Launches Mars Global Surveyor NASA successfully launches the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft, a critical mission designed to map and study the Martian surface, providing unprecedented scientific insights into the planet's geological and atmospheric characteristics.
• Iraq Missile Parts Controversy UNSCOM inspectors uncover buried prohibited missile parts in Iraq, with the Iraqi government refusing to allow the removal of missile engine remnants for external analysis, escalating tensions in the ongoing Iraq disarmament crisis.
• Jean Chrétien Appointed UN Special Envoy Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien is appointed as a special envoy to the African Great Lakes region, signaling Canada's diplomatic engagement in addressing regional conflicts and humanitarian challenges.

Events in 1996

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

Magazines from Oct. 31, 1996

Newspapers from Oct. 31, 1996

October 31, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 305th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1996 can also be written as 10/31/1996 in the US and as 31/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

Famous people died on October 31, 1996:

• Marcel Carné

  Influential French film director known for pioneering the 'poetic realist' movement in cinema.

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
3. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
4. Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
5. Keith Sweat - Twisted

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1996 was Say You'll Be There by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. The Spice Girls - Say You'll Be There
2. Robson & Jerome - What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
3. East 17 featuring Gabrielle - If You Ever
4. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
5. The Prodigy - Breathe

October 31, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1996 was No Diggity by BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre), according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. BLACKstreet (Featuring Dr. Dre) - No Diggity
2. Mint Condition - What Kind Of Man Would I Be
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. Ginuwine - Pony
5. Babyface Featuring LL Cool J, Howard Hewett, Jody Watley & Jeffrey Daniels - This Is For The Lover In You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 31, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 11:40 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 26, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Nov 25, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 1996

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Someone born on October 31, 1996 is:

28 years 5 months old,

or 341 months and 23 days old,

or 1485 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10401 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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