Sunday March 17, 1996: on this day

March 17, 1996 was the 77th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 17, 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 March 17, 1996, who was born and died on March 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Sentinel, directed by Michael Winner), TV series (e.g. The Dana Carvey Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1996?


March 17, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 77th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1996 can also be written as 3/17/1996 in the US and as 17/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

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March 17, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1996:

  • Bus stop closes at circle in the square theater nyc after 29 performances
  • Browse newspapers headlines from March 17, 1996
  • Mike tyson beats frank bruno in third round to gain heavyweight title.
  • Sri lanka wins the cricket world cup by storming to a seven wicket victory against the tournament favourite australia.
  • Sri lanka wins the cricket world cup by beating australia in a disappointing final.

March 17, 1996: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Dallas Mavericks - Portland Trail Blazers : 86 - 112
  • Denver Nuggets - Detroit Pistons : 81 - 91
  • New Jersey Nets - Boston Celtics : 106 - 107
  • Orlando Magic - Los Angeles Lakers : 98 - 97
  • Phoenix Suns - Charlotte Hornets : 102 - 103

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Waregem : 1 - 1
  • Antwerp - Anderlecht : 1 - 1
  • Cercle Brugge - St Truiden : 2 - 1
  • Gent - Club Brugge : 0 - 2
  • Harelbeke - Beveren : 1 - 0

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dusseldorf - Karlsruhe : 2 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bochum - Lubeck : 3 - 1
  • Unterhaching - F Koln : 2 - 0
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March 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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March 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:45 am and setting at 05:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 05, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Apr 04, 1996.

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Who was born on March 17, 1996?


Famous people born on March 17, 1996:

  • Alanta Aalto

    Finnish singer who gained fame on a talent show.

  • Alain Jérôme

    French journalist, tv presenter, and film producer.

  • Arturo Calabresi
  • Boris Cmiljanić
  • Aleksandra Crvendakić
  • Brendan Galloway
  • Jordan Hamilton
  • Julija Belomestnych
  • Tokischa
  • Irina Velihanova
  • Nemanja Ćalasan
  • Viola Calligaris
  • Richard Jensen
  • Federico Bikoro

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years and 2 days old,

or 336 months and 2 days old,

or 1461 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10229 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 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 March 17, 1996?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 1996.

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March 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1996:

  • René Clément

    French director and screenwriter (d. 1996).

  • Terry Stafford

    American singer-songwriter (b. 1941).

  • Kenneth Jameson

    Art educator, dies at the age of 83.

  • Thomas Enders

    Diplomat dies at the age of 64.

  • Bela Szigetim

    Theoretical physicist, who dies at 83.

  • Nicola Gallerano
  • Elsa Respighi
  • Pio Alessandrini
  • Nicola Falde
  • Christa Wehling

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 17th

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March 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1996:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1996:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Sittin' Up In My Room
  3. - Not Gon' Cry
  4. - Nobody Knows
  5. - Because You Loved Me youtube

March 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Children
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Don't Look Back In Anger
  4. - Give Me A Little More Time
  5. - Coming Home Now

March 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  2. - Lady
  3. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  4. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  5. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

March 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 17, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Experiencia Religiosa
  4. - Animal
  5. - Juan Sabor

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March 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Sentinel

The Sentinel

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Winner

Starring: Cristina Raines, Ava Gardner, Chris Sarandon, Martin Balsam

Country: United States of America

The Dress

The Dress

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Alex van Warmerdam

Starring: Henri Garcin, Ingeborg Elzevier, Khaldoun Elmecky, Margo Dames

The Wolves

The Wolves

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Carver

Starring: Darren Dalton, Raimund Harmstorf, Ben Cardinal, John Furey

Prisoner of the Mountains

Prisoner of the Mountains

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sergei Bodrov

Starring: Oleg Menshikov, Sergey Bodrov, Susanna Mekhraliyeva, Jemal Sikharulidze

Executive Decision

Executive Decision

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stuart Baird

Starring: Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Steven Seagal, John Leguizamo

March 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 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:

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

March 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

By:

A man and woman fall in love behind a secret wall, in a highly guarded mansion located in a wealthy suburb of Virginia.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Mcnally'S Puzzle by Lawrence Sanders

Mcnally'S Puzzle

By:

Archy McNally, a Palm Beach private detective, is hired by the wealthy owner if he wants to investigate threats to his life. However, the case quickly becomes complicated.

That Camden Summer by LaVyrle Spencer

That Camden Summer

By:

LaVyrle Spencer is known for her "heartrending slices Americana" and writes about how love can be even more special when it happens again.

Contagion by Robin Cook

Contagion

By:

In a story of the dangers of managed health care, ophthalmologist-turned-foresic pathologist John Stapleton investigates a series of virulent and lethal illnesses targeting more costly patients of a

March 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cheesy

Cheesy

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Platformer

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Platform: SNES

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Furcadia

Furcadia

Platform: Windows, Mac 10.4 or later, iOS 3.0 or later

Genre: Massively multiplayer online game

Publisher: Dragon's Eye Productions, Inc.

Spider-Man Web of Fire

Spider-Man Web of Fire

Platform: Sega 32X

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sega

Casual Romance Club

Casual Romance Club

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Sega Saturn

Genre: Eroge, Visual novel

history

Who was the US President on March 17, 1996?

On March 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1996?

On March 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1996?

On March 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about March 17th

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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 March 1996?

March 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1996 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 17, 1996