Sunday October 06, 1996: on this day

October 06, 1996 was the 280th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1996, who was born and died on October 06, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The Long Kiss Goodnight, directed by Renny Harlin), TV series (e.g. Two Fat Ladies) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 06, 1996?


October 06, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 280th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1996 can also be written as 10/6/1996 in the US and as 6/10/1996 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1996 in October 1996 calendar

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October 06, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1996:

  • Bob dole and president bill clinton meet in their 1st debate
  • Caroline pierce wins jal big apple golf classic
  • Lois and clark (fictional characters) wed
  • New york jet nick lowrey ties jan stenerud with 373 nfl field goals
  • The government of new zealand agrees to pay $130 million dollars worth of compensation for the loss of land suffered by the māori population between the years of 1844 and 1864.
  • Yasser arafat returns triumphant to gaza for middle east peace talks with israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu.

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

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Detroit Lions : 24 - 28
  • Carolina Panthers - Minnesota Vikings : 12 - 14
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Bears : 37 - 6
  • Houston Oilers - Cincinnati Bengals : 30 - 27
  • Indianapolis Colts - Buffalo Bills : 13 - 16

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Gutersloh : 2 - 0
  • Mannheim - Mainz : 2 - 2
  • Unterhaching - Stuttgarter K : 1 - 1
  • Zwickau - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Niort - Martigues : 1 - 1

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

  • Altay - Samsunspor : 3 - 1
  • Ankaragucu - Fenerbahce : 0 - 2
  • Antalyaspor - Sariyer : 1 - 1
  • Besiktas - Genclerbirligi : 2 - 0
  • Bursaspor - Kocaelispor : 1 - 2
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October 06, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:14 am and setting at 03:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 27, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Oct 26, 1996.

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Who was born on October 06, 1996?


Famous people born on October 06, 1996:

  • Rachel Leary

    Youtube star.

  • Kevin Diks
  • Regan Gough
  • Nahuel Banegas
  • Ivan Stretovič
  • Lana Ščuka
  • Oscar Reyes

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 6th

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


You are 27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 11 days old,

or 1436 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10055 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1996?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 06, 1996:

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

  • Martyn Taylor

    At 57, a teacher/campaigner dies.

  • Gianni Palminteri
  • Vladimir Erokhin
  • Egidio Crippa
  • Gilles Hénault

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Marian Seldes
    Marian Seldes

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

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

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


Holidays on October 06, 1996:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 06, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Twisted
  5. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1996 was Breakfast At Tiffany's by Deep Blue Something, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breakfast At Tiffany's
  2. - Words
  3. - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
  4. - Say You'll Be There
  5. - Setting Sun

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1996 was If Your Girl Only Knew by Aaliyah, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - If Your Girl Only Knew
  2. - Last Night (From "The Nutty Professor")
  3. - Twisted
  4. - Only You
  5. - How Do U Want It/California Love

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 1996 was No Llores Por Mi by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 06, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Llores Por Mi
  2. - Me Esta Doliendo Dejarte
  3. - Dame
  4. - Que Pena Me Das
  5. - Cuestion Olvidada

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

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

The Long Kiss Goodnight

The Long Kiss Goodnight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Renny Harlin

Starring: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko

Country: United States of America

The Ghost and the Darkness

The Ghost and the Darkness

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stephen Hopkins

Starring: Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Tom Wilkinson, John Kani

SubUrbia

SubUrbia

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Linklater

Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Steve Zahn, Jayce Bartok, Amie Carey

Pinocchio's Revenge

Pinocchio's Revenge

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Kevin Tenney

Starring: Candace McKenzie, Lewis Van Bergen, Ivan Gueron, Thomas Wagner

Lea

Lea

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ivan Fíla

Starring: Lenka Vlasáková, Christian Redl, Hanna Schygulla, Miroslav Donutil

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

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

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

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

Slouching Towards Gomorrah by Robert H. Bork

Slouching Towards Gomorrah

By:

Robert H. Bork is the most prominent conservative scholar in America and offers a vision of a culture that is in decline.

My Many Colored Days by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher

My Many Colored Days

By:

The Dr. Seuss book with the youngest concept is now available in a board book that will fit his youngest fans! Lou Lou Johnson's imaginative illustrations and type designs are all here!

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

Executive Orders by Tom Clanc

Executive Orders

By:

Jack Ryan reluctantly occupies Oval Office

The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard

The Deep End of the Ocean

By:

Los Angeles Times: "Masterful...A big tale about human connection, emotional survival"

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

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

Die Hard Arcade

Die Hard Arcade

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Alien Trilogy

Alien Trilogy

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, MS-DOS

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

Air Attack

Air Attack

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Comad

Fantasy General

Fantasy General

Platform: DOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc. Mindscape GOG Ltd

history

Who was the US President on October 06, 1996?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1996?

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

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What is special about October 6th?

October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

Find out more about October 6th

history

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 October 1996?

October 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1996 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 6, 1996