What happened on Friday December 20, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1996:

• Apple Acquires NeXT Software Apple Computer announces the acquisition of NeXT Software for approximately US$400 million, combining cash and Apple stock. As part of the deal, NeXT Software CEO Steve Jobs will become an advisor to Apple's chairman and CEO Gilbert Amelio, marking a significant moment in tech industry history.
• German-Czech Historical Reconciliation German Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel and Czech Foreign Minister Josef Zieleniec meet in Prague and sign a landmark document of mutual apology. Germany formally apologizes for Adolf Hitler's invasion of Czechoslovakia during World War II, while the Czech Republic expresses regret for the postwar expulsion of ethnic Germans from the Sudetenland region.
• Carl Sagan's Passing Renowned American astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator Carl Sagan passed away on December 20, 1996. Known for his groundbreaking work in astronomy, planetary science, and his popular science communication through works like 'Cosmos', Sagan left an indelible mark on public understanding of science.
• Scream Movie Release The iconic horror film 'Scream', directed by Wes Craven, is released in theaters, becoming a landmark movie in the slasher genre and revitalizing teen horror films in the late 1990s.

Events in 1996

December 20, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1996

December 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Dallas Mavericks - Portland Trail Blazers : 77 - 107
• Detroit Pistons - Indiana Pacers : 84 - 75
• Los Angeles Clippers - Seattle SuperSonics : 86 - 102
• New Jersey Nets - Atlanta Hawks : 95 - 109
• New York Knicks - Philadelphia 76ers : 110 - 103

Le Championnat - Football (France)

• Auxerre - Strasbourg : 0 - 1
• Cannes - Guingamp : 1 - 0
• Le Havre - Nancy : 1 - 3
• Lens - Monaco : 1 - 3
• Lyon - Nantes : 0 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Southend - Birmingham : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Crewe - Notts County : 3 - 0
• Peterboro - Burnley : 3 - 2
• Shrewsbury - Walsall : 2 - 2

December 20, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 355th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1996 can also be written as 12/20/1996 in the US and as 20/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 1996:

• Carl Sagan

  Carl Sagan was a renowned American astronomer, astrophysicist, and science communicator who popularized complex scientific concepts for the...

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

December 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. The Prodigy - Breathe
2. Robert Miles featuring Maria Nayler - One And One
3. Dunblane - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
4. Boyzone - A Different Beat

December 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
4. Ginuwine - Pony
5. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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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 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:53 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1996

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Someone born on December 20, 1996 is:

28 years 6 months old,

or 342 months and 19 days old,

or 1489 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10428 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1996.

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