What happened on Monday February 19, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1996:

• Fatal Ferry Disaster in Cádiz, Philippines A tragic maritime accident occurred when a wooden ferry capsized while entering the port of Cádiz in the Philippines, resulting in the devastating loss of 54 lives. The incident highlighted the critical need for maritime safety regulations and emergency response protocols.
• Canada Introduces $2 Bi-Metallic Coin The Royal Canadian Mint launched a groundbreaking $2 circulating coin featuring a polar bear on an ice flow. This innovative coin marked Canada's first bi-metallic currency, with a unique design consisting of an aluminum bronze core and a pure nickel outer ring. Simultaneously, the Bank of Canada discontinued the $2 paper note.
• Death of Charles O. Finley Charles O. Finley, a prominent American sports entrepreneur and influential baseball team owner, passed away at the age of 76. Known for his ownership of the Oakland Athletics, Finley was a transformative figure in professional baseball during the 1960s and 1970s.
• Howard Stern Radio Show Premiere The Howard Stern Radio Show made its debut on WQXA 105.7 FM in York, Pennsylvania, marking a significant moment in radio entertainment history.

Events in 1996

February 19, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1996

February 19, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Seattle SuperSonics : 94 - 102
• Golden State Warriors - Dallas Mavericks : 112 - 100
• Miami Heat - Cleveland Cavaliers : 70 - 73
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Detroit Pistons : 83 - 113
• New Jersey Nets - Washington Bullets : 99 - 81

February 19, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 50th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1996 can also be written as 2/19/1996 in the US and as 19/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1996 in February 1996 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1996:

• Mabel

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Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1996:

• Charlie Finley

  Charlie Finley was an innovative sports entrepreneur who significantly influenced professional baseball through his ownership and marketing...

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry
3. Everything But The Girl - Missing
4. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
5. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room

February 19, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Babylon Zoo - Spaceman
2. 3T - Anything
3. The Bluetones - Slight Return
4. The Lighthouse Family - Lifted
5. Technohead - I Wanna Be A Hippy

February 19, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 19th and February 25th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
3. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
4. Total - No One Else
5. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:51 am and setting at 07:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1996

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Someone born on February 19, 1996 is:

29 years 4 months old,

or 352 months and 19 days old,

or 1533 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10732 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1996?

There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1996.

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