What happened on Thursday April 11, 1996?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1996:

• Qana Massacre A tragic incident where Israeli forces shelled a United Nations compound in Qana, Lebanon, resulting in the deaths of over 100 Lebanese civilians, which became a significant international humanitarian crisis.
• Operation Grapes of Wrath The Israeli government launched a massive military operation in Lebanon, consisting of extensive attacks in retaliation for prior terrorist attacks, which triggered a series of violent confrontations between Israel and Lebanese forces.
• Terrorist Attack in Egypt In a retaliatory action following the Qana Massacre, an Islamist group attacked a hotel in Egypt, killing 18 Greek tourists and injuring 17 others, highlighting the escalating regional tensions.
• Düsseldorf Airport Fire A severe construction-related fire broke out at Düsseldorf Airport, causing significant damage and loss of life within the terminal building.
• Detroit Red Wings NHL Achievement The Detroit Red Wings made NHL history by becoming the second team in league history to win 60 games in a single season, demonstrating exceptional performance in the 1995-1996 season.
• The King and I Broadway Revival The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical 'The King & I' premiered at the Neil Simon Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 781 performances.

Events in 1996

April 11, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1996

April 11, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - New Jersey Nets : 113 - 100
• Cleveland Cavaliers - New York Knicks : 101 - 97
• Dallas Mavericks - Portland Trail Blazers : 99 - 114
• Denver Nuggets - Houston Rockets : 109 - 113
• Golden State Warriors - Los Angeles Clippers : 111 - 101

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Iraklis - OFI : 5 - 1

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Graafschap - PSV Eindhoven : 1 - 2

April 11, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1996 can also be written as 4/11/1996 in the US and as 11/4/1996 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1996 in April 1996 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1996:

• Dele Alli

  Professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder, known for his dynamic performances with Tottenham Hotspur and the England...

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on April 11th

Famous people died on April 11, 1996:

• Jessica Dubroff

  Young American aviator who tragically died at age seven while attempting to become the youngest person to fly across the United States.

• Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet

  Prominent French advertising executive who founded Publicis, a major global advertising agency, and was a significant figure in French media...

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on April 11th

April 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)

April 11, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
2. The Prodigy - Firestarter
3. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
4. Mark Snow - The X-Files
5. Robert Miles - Children

April 11, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
2. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
4. D'Angelo - Lady
5. Chantay Savage - I Will Survive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 02:19 am and setting at 02:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1996

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Someone born on April 11, 1996 is:

29 years 2 months old,

or 350 months and 21 days old,

or 1524 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10674 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1996?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1996.

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