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August 27, 1996 was the 240th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 27, 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 27, 1996, who was born and died on August 27, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The Funeral, directed by Abel Ferrara), 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 27th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1996?
- August 27, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1996?
- August 27, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1996?
What day of the week was August 27, 1996?
August 27, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1996 can also be written as 8/27/1996 in the US and as 27/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 27, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1996 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 06:05 am.
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 27, 1996?
Famous people born on August 27, 1996:
- Sophiarose Stallone
Sophiarose Stallone is an American actress and the daughter of actor Sylvester Stallone.
- Stefanie Giesinger
Instagram star.
- Charleigh Baird
Charleigh Baird is a young actress known for her roles in various TV shows and films.
- Diego Gomes
Pop singer.
- Wang Jianan
- Bernadett Horváth
- Ariana Washington
- Maycon Douglas
- Umberto Poli
- Qýanysh Qalmuratov
- Alba Redondo
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 7 months old,
or 331 months and 22 days old,
or 1442 weeks and 2 days old,
or 10096 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1996?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 27, 1996.
August 27, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1996:
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
- Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film director, screenwriter, and producer, considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine...
- Abram Games
Dutch graphic designer known for his iconic posters and visual communication work.
- Alexander Lanusse
Military president of argentina (1971-73).
- Agnieszka Kotlarska
- Vittoria Anticzarina Cavallo
- Julio Musimessi
- Antonio Cederna
- Martin Disler
- Akiji Kobayashi
- Francis Gregory Alan «Greg» Morris
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
- Malcolm Browne
Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.
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August 27, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1996:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 27, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
- New Edition - Hit Me Off
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- LL Cool J - Loungin'
August 27, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 27, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fugees - Ready Or Not
- Peter Andre - Flava
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- The Smurfs - I've Got A Little Puppy
- Stretch 'N' Vern Presents 'Maddog' - I'm Alive
August 27, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 27, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- New Edition - Hit Me Off
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- LL Cool J - Loungin
August 27, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 27, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 27, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
- Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
- Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi
- Luis Miguel - Dame
August 27, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Funeral
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Abel Ferrara
Starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini
Unhook the Stars
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd
Kissed
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Lynne Stopkewich
Starring: Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge, Jay Brazeau, Natasha Morley
Bulletproof
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson
Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson
Bogus
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Andrea Martin
August 27, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Clark Davis
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Davis
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Barron
Mensch, Pia!
Release year: 1996
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Release year: 1996
Country: United States of America
August 27, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Passage To Dawn
By: R. A. Salvatore
Revenge and Resurrection in a Frozen Wasteland! Catti-brie and Drizzt have been far from Mithral Hall for six years. But the loss of a loved one still weighs heavy on their hearts.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
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By: Gary Aldrich
Gary Aldrich, an FBI agent, was closing his career with a stint in the White House. He was shaken by what should have been a peaceful end.
The Dilbert Principle
By: Scott Adams
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.
Legend of the Lost Legend
By: R.L. Stine
Justin and Marissa Clarke join their father on a journey to Brovania. There they will attempt to find The Lost Legend, an ancient manuscript which has been missing for almost five hundred years.
August 27, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Daikaijuu Monogatari II
Resident Evil
Deadly Rooms of Death (Webfoot)
The Divide: Enemies Within
The Adventures of Lomax
Who was the US President on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1996?
On August 27, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.
