Monday December 16, 1996: on this day

December 16, 1996 was the 351st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 16, 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 December 16, 1996, who was born and died on December 16, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 16, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. I'm Not Rappaport, directed by Herb Gardner), TV series (e.g. Out Of Sight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 16th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 16, 1996?


December 16, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1996 can also be written as 12/16/1996 in the US and as 16/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 16, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 16, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 16th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 16, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 16, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 December 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 11:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Who was born on December 16, 1996?


Famous people born on December 16, 1996:

  • Jaryan Brown

    Professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and defensive skills.

  • Abiodun Adegoke

    Nigerian sprinter who specializes in the 100 meters.

  • Joel Adams

    Pop singer.

  • Yeami Dunia
  • Michael Kedman
  • Samir Nabi
  • Wilfred Ndidi
  • Sergio Reguilón
  • Cristian Aparicio Gómez
  • Anton Smolski
  • Andrew Pocrnic
  • Felix Auböck
  • Eleanna Christinakī

Whose famous birthday is on December 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 16th:

  • Theo James
    Theo James

    Theo James is a British actor best known for his roles in the Divergent series and the TV series Downton Abbey.

  • Krysten Ritter
    Krysten Ritter

    American actress, musician, and model.

  • Maruschka Detmers
    Maruschka Detmers

    Actress and comedian, best known for her part in "pra(c]nom carmen", a jean-luc godard directed film.

  • Liv Ullmann
    Liv Ullmann

    Born in tokyo, norway, she became a leading dramatic actress of swedish and foreign films.

  • Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt

    American actor who rose to stardom in 1995 when he played detective reynaldo "rey” curtis on nbc's law & order.

  • Flo Rida
    Flo Rida

    American rapper.

  • Christopher Biggins
    Christopher Biggins

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Miranda Otto
    Miranda Otto

    An australian actress who is well-known for her role as a%0owyn in peter jackson’s "the lord of the rings” trilogy (2001-2003).

  • Xander Berkeley
    Xander Berkeley

    Xander Berkeley is an American actor known for his roles in movies and TV shows.

  • Jon Tenney
    Jon Tenney

    American actor and director.

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December 16, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 3 days old,

or 1426 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9986 days old,

if you were born on December 16, 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 December 16, 1996?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 16, 1996.

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December 16, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 16, 1996:

  • Laurens van der Post

    South African author, farmer, war hero, political adviser, and cultural anthropologist.

  • Quentin Bell

    English historian and author (b. 1910).

  • Joe Coral

    Bookmaker dies at 92.

  • Jean-Pierre Levy

    Resistance leader dies at 85.

  • Sven Bergqvist
  • Charlie Epperson
  • Vera Rjabuškina
  • Jean Zuccarelli
  • Carlo Reguzzoni

What famous deaths happened on December 16th?

Famous deaths on December 16th:

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Nicol Williamson
    Nicol Williamson

    Nicol Williamson was a talented actor known for his performances on stage and screen.

  • Keely Smith
    Keely Smith

    American singer and actress (b. 1928).

  • John Spencer
    John Spencer

    English rugby player and coach.

  • Aileen Pringle
    Aileen Pringle

    Actress (age consent, convicted night parade).

  • Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn

    American actor.

  • Jacub Grimm

    Jacub Grimm was a German academic, linguist, cultural researcher, and author who, together with his brother Wilhelm, published collections...

  • Der Grimm

    Der Grimm, along with his brother Jacob, collected and published many traditional German folktales and fairy tales.

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December 16, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 16, 1996:

  • R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
  • South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
  • Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
  • Kazakhstan - Independence Day
  • Bahrain - National Day
  • Bangladesh - Victory Day
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December 16, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 16, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 16, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly
  3. - No Diggity
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Nobody

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 16, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - One And One
  3. - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
  4. - A Different Beat

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Nobody
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - Pony
  5. - Don't Let Go (Love)

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 16, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 16, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Siempre Hace Frio
  5. - Palomita Blanca

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December 16, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 16, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I'm Not Rappaport

I'm Not Rappaport

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Herb Gardner

Starring: Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Amy Irving, Craig T. Nelson

Little Witches

Little Witches

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jane Simpson

Starring: Mimi Rose, Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Rubin, Jack Nance

Scream

Scream

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich

Country: United States of America

Marvin's Room

Marvin's Room

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jerry Zaks

Starring: Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Whoopi Goldberg, Virginia Madsen

December 16, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 16, 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:

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 16, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 16, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Soul'S Code by James Hillman

The Soul'S Code

By:

Plato, the Greeks and the Romans called it "daimon", the Romans "genius", the Christians "guardian Angel". Today, we use the terms soul, spirit, or heart.

A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite

A Reporter's Life

By:

"IMMEDIATELY ENGROSSING. . . [A] SPLENDID MEMORIAL." The Wall Street Journal --Ann

My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark

My Gal Sunday

By:

Henry

Airframe by Michael Crichton

Airframe

By:

This extraordinary thriller is by the same author as Jurassic Park, Timeline and Sphere. It concerns airline safety, business intrigue and a deadly cover up. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

I'M Not Really Here by Tim Allen

I'M Not Really Here

By:

Popular comedian and actor, the popular actor shares his observations about why things are the same. He also shares his bizarre opinions on the meaning of life as well as his personal role.

December 16, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 16, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

16 Tales

16 Tales

Publisher: Lightspan

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

CyberGladiators

CyberGladiators

Platform: Windows 95

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Frantic Flea

Frantic Flea

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: GameTek

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Palm OS, Windows Mobile

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA THQ

history

Who was the US President on December 16, 1996?

On December 16, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 16, 1996?

On December 16, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 16, 1996?

On December 16, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 16th?

December 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of December. 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 December 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: a polish national is killed in an attack on strasbourg, france by terrorists.
  • 2017 - China-united kingdom relations and one belt one road initiative: according to the bbc, david cameron, former prime minister of britain, will head a ps750million ($1 billion) u.k. fund to improve rail, road, and air links between china, its trading partners, and china.
  • 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): the syrian forces are disrupting evacuations following the failed ceasefire. the city's remains were evacuated by approximately 8000 civilians.

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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 December 1996?

December 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1996 calendar looked like.

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