Thursday December 12, 1996: on this day

December 12, 1996 was the 347th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 1996, who was born and died on December 12, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Scream, directed by Wes Craven), 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 12th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1996?


December 12, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 347th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 12, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1996:

  • Uday hussein is seriously injured in an assassination attempt.
  • Algerian muslim fundamentalists massacre 20 bus passengers.
  • Tamil tiger rebels attack a military base in east sri lanka with 60 dead on both sides of the fighting.
  • Another ceasefire is agreed between the rebels and the hardline government of tajikistan.
  • British explorer, sir ranulph fines, abandons his solo crossing of antarctica on foot because of painful kidney stones. he was 25% of the way across the continent.
  • China criticises the european parliament for giving a human rights prize to imprisoned chinese dissident, wei jing-sheng.
  • Israel demands that palestinian authorities hand over arab gunmen who killed a female jewish settler and her son in the west bank.
  • Israeli foreign minister, david levvi, says israel will have to give up part of the golan heights to have peace with syria.
  • A rally in grozny marks the second anniversary of the invasion of chechnya by russian troops.
  • A united nations children's fund report condemns the extent of child labour in the world and calls the exploitation of children doing hazardous work for little pay as slavery.
  • A red cross hercules aircraft drops emergency supplies to tens of thousands of rwandan and burundi refugees west of the town of bukavi, zaire.
  • Russia's foreign minister yevgeny primakov announces russia is to negotiate closer diplomatic relations with nato. russia still disapproves of hungary and poland becoming a part of nato.

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December 12, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Dallas Mavericks - Sacramento Kings : 86 - 93
  • Detroit Pistons - Houston Rockets : 96 - 115
  • Golden State Warriors - New York Knicks : 79 - 90
  • Phoenix Suns - Utah Jazz : 95 - 87
  • San Antonio Spurs - Los Angeles Clippers : 94 - 97
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December 12, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th 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 12, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 08:09 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 12, 1996?


Famous people born on December 12, 1996:

  • Lucas Hedges
    Lucas Hedges

    Actor.

  • Morgan Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter, dina ruiz (31), a noted american family.

  • Pierre Cornud
  • Simone D'Ambrosio
  • Irene Guerrero
  • Sylwia Lipka
  • Mohamed Mara
  • Duccio Marsili
  • Leandro Onetto
  • Elisa Wong
  • Oliver Askew
  • Marwa Loud
  • Stefan Velkov
  • Miguel Bernardeau
  • Djihad Bizimana
  • Giulia Schiavo
  • Jeff Gladney

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 4 months old,

or 328 months and 7 days old,

or 1427 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9990 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1996?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 1996.

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December 12, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1996:

  • Vance Packard

    American journalist, author, magazine staff member, and journalist.

  • Michael Geoffrey Corcos

    Medical researcher dies at the age of 77.

  • Gerald Ian Lacey

    At 70, architect/town planner dies.

  • Jack Perry

    At 81, a businessman dies.

  • Vance Oakley Packard

    Writer (hidden perseuders), is killed at 82.

  • Jean-Pierre Guerlain

    French perfumer who died 12 december 1996.

  • Anton Moravčík
  • Nilo Piccoli
  • Larry Gates
  • Mina d'Albore

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1996:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1996:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 12, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. 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 12, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1996 was Nobody by Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

December 12, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Siempre Hace Frio
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Amame Una Vez Mas
  5. - Palomita Blanca

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December 12, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Michael Hoffman

Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Mae Whitman, Alex D. Linz

My Fellow Americans

My Fellow Americans

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Peter Segal

Starring: Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, John Heard

December 12, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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

Dark Skies

Dark Skies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Scott Stewart

December 12, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

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The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook by Scott Adams

Dogbert'S Top Secret Management Handbook

By:

Hinter closed doors in corporate management lies a manifesto that is so devious, so subtle, and so diabolic. It has the power to turn normal people into paradigm-spewing zombies.

This Year It Will Be Different by Maeve Binchy

This Year It Will Be Different

By:

This Year It will Be Different is the stunning new book by The Glass Lake's New York Times bestseller, Circle of Friends.

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.

The Third Twin by Ken Follett

The Third Twin

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …

December 12, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fin Fin on Teo, the Magic Planet

Fin Fin on Teo, the Magic Planet

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Pet-raising simulation

Assault Rigs

Assault Rigs

Platform: Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Psygnosis

Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystara

Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystara

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up, action role-playing video game

Publisher: Capcom

Catfight

Catfight

Platform: DOS, Windows

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Atlantean Interactive Games

Bug Too!

Bug Too!

Platform: Saturn, Windows

Genre: Action, Platform

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1996?

On December 12, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1996?

On December 12, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1996?

On December 12, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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.

Thursday December 12, 1996