Sunday August 18, 1996: on this day

August 18, 1996 was the 231st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 1996, who was born and died on August 18, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. A Very Brady Sequel, directed by Arlene Sanford), 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 18th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1996?


August 18, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 231st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1996 can also be written as 8/18/1996 in the US and as 18/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 18, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1996:

  • The san jose mercury news publishes gary webb's three-part series on the reagan cia's role in crack cocaine importation to fund the contras.

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August 18, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Aalst - Antwerp : 1 - 2
  • Club Brugge - St Truiden : 6 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Dusseldorf - FC Koln : 0 - 3

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Essen - Uerdingen : 1 - 2
  • Gutersloh - Mainz : 0 - 0
  • Leipzig - Wolfsburg : 0 - 2
  • Lubeck - Unterhaching : 0 - 0
  • Oldenburg - Stuttgarter K : 1 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Birmingham - Crystal Palace : 1 - 0
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August 18, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 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 18th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:14 am and setting at 10:28 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 18, 1996?


Famous people born on August 18, 1996:

  • Bryauna Perkins

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Teeghan Hawke

    Australian singer known for hit singles in the pop genre.

  • Sydney Michelle

    Reality star.

  • Danny Suede

    Photographer.

  • M'Bala Nzola
  • Thomas Robinet

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

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August 18, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 10 days old,

or 1440 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10084 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1996?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 18, 1996.

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August 18, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1996:

  • Geoffrey Dearmer

    Poet dies at 103.

  • Hugo Gabriel Gryn

    Rabbi dies at 66.

  • Alfredo Varelli
  • Francisco de Paula Solano

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th

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August 18, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1996:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - Twisted
  3. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
  4. - You're Makin' Me High
  5. - Change The World

August 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 18, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Twisted
  2. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  3. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  4. - Loungin
  5. - Elevators (Me & You)

August 18, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 18, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

A Very Brady Sequel

A Very Brady Sequel

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Arlene Sanford

Starring: Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Christopher Daniel Barnes

Carpool

Carpool

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rod Steiger

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

August 18, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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 18, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 …

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

By:

Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

Outrage by Vincent Bugliosi

Outrage

By:

"Provocative, entertaining. ... A powerful, damning diatribe about Simpson's acquittal People Here is the O. J. Simpson case account that no one dares to write.

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

Falling Up

By:

A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.

Lily White by Susan Isaacs

Lily White

By:

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.

August 18, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!

Platform: SNES Game Boy Advance

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Nintendo

The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga

The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga

Platform: PlayStation Saturn MS-DOS

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Marvel Comics

Die Hard Arcade

Die Hard Arcade

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

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Amber: Journeys Beyond

Amber: Journeys Beyond

Platform: Mac OS System 7, Windows 95

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Hue Forest Entertainment (1996) (mail order) Cendant Software (199?) Changeling (199?) Graphic Simulations Corporation (199?)

BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge

BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge

Platform: Satellaview

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on August 18, 1996?

On August 18, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1996?

On August 18, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1996?

On August 18, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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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