Tuesday August 06, 1996: on this day

August 06, 1996 was the 219th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 06, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 06, 1996, who was born and died on August 06, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Tin Cup, directed by Ron Shelton), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1996?


August 06, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1996 can also be written as 8/6/1996 in the US and as 6/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 06, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1996:

  • Nasa announces that the allan hills 84001 meteorite, thought to originate from mars, may contain evidence of primitive lifeforms.
  • The australian census is conducted.
  • The american punk rock band the ramones perform for the final time.

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August 06, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Mainz - Leipzig : 2 - 1
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August 06, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 06, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 06, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 02:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 06, 1996?


Famous people born on August 06, 1996:

  • Shima Zaza

    Professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Veronica Merrell

    Youtube star.

  • Vanessa Merrell

    Youtube star.

  • Shaila Gatta
  • Stephen Hammond
  • Oda Maria Hove Bogstad
  • Yung Snapp
  • Timothy Awany
  • Antonio Palumbo
  • Sara Vitiello
  • Pedro Vázquez Llenín
  • Antonio Francisco Moura Neto
  • Kristine Bjørdal Leine
  • Fan Tingyu

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

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August 06, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 8 months old,

or 332 months and 18 days old,

or 1446 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10123 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1996?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 1996.

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August 06, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1996:

  • Richard Murphey Goodwin

    Economist dies at 83.

  • Ossie Raymond Clark

    Fashion designer, dies at 54.

  • Muhammad al-Badr

    Magnate of northern yemen (1962).

  • Buland Al Haidary

    Poet dies at 69.

  • Hernan Siles Zuazo

    Bolivian president (1956-60, 1982-1985), dies at the age of 82.

  • Remo Squillantini
  • Mathilde Weber
  • Emilio Zapico
  • Edilio Capotosti
  • Lev Solomonovič Mirskij
  • Emilio Rodríguez Zapico

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Bettey Cuthbert

    Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1996:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 06, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - How Do U Want It
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Give Me One Reason

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 06, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 06, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

August 06, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 06, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - El Reportero
  4. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  5. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi

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August 06, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tin Cup

Tin Cup

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ron Shelton

Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin

Country: United States of America

She's the One

She's the One

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Edward Burns

Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone

Country: United States of America

The Fan

The Fan

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo

Country: United States of America

Basquiat

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

August 06, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 06, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

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We all know that IQ alone is not a guarantee of success, happiness or virtue. However, until Emotional Intelligence was developed, we couldn't be certain why.

Lily White by Susan Isaacs

Lily White

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Lily White is a Long Island criminal defense attorney. Lee is smart, savvy and down to earth. She can spot a fake the same way her mother can spot Armani.

From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell

From Potter's Field

By:

Patricia Cornwell, #1 New York Times Bestseller, enters the chilling world Dr. Kay Scarpetta, Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner, and a brave, brilliant killer from her past.

The Last Don by Mario Puzo

The Last Don

By:

The story of America's last great Mafia Family and its influence on Hollywood and Las Vegas is a masterful tale by the author of The Godfather The Last Don. Domenico Clericuzio is a wise, ruthless old man determined to establish …

I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn

I Was Amelia Earhart

By:

Amelia Earhart, her navigator Fred Noonan, and she vanished off the coast New Guinea in 1937. This novel is brilliantly imagined.

August 06, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Command & Conquer: Red Alert

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows, PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Virgin Interactive Sony Computer Entertainment (PSN)

Cool Boarders

Cool Boarders

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Snowboarding

Publisher: JP UEP Systems; NA SCEA; EU SCEE; JP Studio Zan (PSN)

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Side-scrolling shooter Role-playing shooter

Publisher: Squaresoft

Captain Quazar

Captain Quazar

Platform: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: 3DO

Fragile Allegiance

Fragile Allegiance

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me

Genre: 4X, Real-time strategy

Publisher: Gremlin Interactive Interplay

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1996?

On August 06, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1996?

On August 06, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1996?

On August 06, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

Find out more about August 6th

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What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1996 calendar looked like.

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