Sunday December 22, 1996: on this day

December 22, 1996 was the 357th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 22, 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 22, 1996, who was born and died on December 22, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1996?


December 22, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 357th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1996 can also be written as 12/22/1996 in the US and as 22/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 22, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1996:

  • Airborne express flight 827 crashes in narrows, virginia, killing all six people on board.

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December 22, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Boston Celtics : 102 - 98
  • Dallas Mavericks - Seattle SuperSonics : 79 - 93
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Golden State Warriors : 91 - 97
  • Toronto Raptors - Indiana Pacers : 92 - 111
  • Utah Jazz - Cleveland Cavaliers : 94 - 100

NFL - American Football

  • Arizona Cardinals - Philadelphia Eagles : 19 - 29
  • Atlanta Falcons - Jacksonville Jaguars : 17 - 19
  • Chicago Bears - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 19 - 34
  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 10 - 37
  • Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 10 - 16

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Bologna - Perugia : 0 - 0
  • Fiorentina - Cagliari : 2 - 0
  • Milan - Parma : 0 - 1
  • Napoli - Lazio : 1 - 0
  • Piacenza - Juventus : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Bilbao - Extremadura : 0 - 0
  • Ath Madrid - Sociedad : 2 - 2
  • Barcelona - Celta : 1 - 0
  • Compostela - Oviedo : 0 - 2
  • Logrones - Vallecano : 0 - 2
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December 22, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 03:15 pm and setting at 05:51 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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Who was born on December 22, 1996?


Famous people born on December 22, 1996:

  • Makisig Morales

    Filipino actor and singer (mak and the dudes).

  • Nate Garner

    Instagram star.

  • Óscar Cabezas
  • Caroline Hériaud
  • Maik Kotsar
  • Nkem Akaraiwe
  • Cosme Mavoungou
  • Ludwig Simon
  • Mackenzie Little
  • Bashar Resan

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 22nd

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December 22, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 27 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 4 days old,

or 9979 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1996?

There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 22, 1996.

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December 22, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1996:

  • Jack Hamm

    American cartoonist and television host (b. 1916).

  • Hetta Empson

    Artist dies at the age of 81.

  • Garrett Birkhoff
  • Vinnie Ernst
  • Ruggero Moro
  • Antonio Guarra

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

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December 22, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1996:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 22, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

December 22, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

December 22, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Jennifer Read Hawthorne, Marci Shimoff

Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul

By:

There are many ways to describe a woman: mother, daughter, friend, student, professional... Each of us is unique and special, but we all share a common bond.

My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark

My Gal Sunday

By:

Henry

A Reporter's Life by Walter Cronkite

A Reporter's Life

By:

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

Silent Honor by Danielle Steel

Silent Honor

By:

Danielle Steel's 38th bestseller is a moving portrayal, powerful and touching, of broken families, lives, and a nation torn apart due to prejudice in a shameful episode of American history.

The Regulators by Richard Bachman

The Regulators

By:

A perfect summer afternoon in Wentworth Ohio sees many Poplar Street residents mysteriously killed. At the heart of the mystery is an astonished woman.

December 22, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 22, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Archimedean Dynasty

Archimedean Dynasty

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Submarine Flight simulator

Publisher: Blue Byte Software

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Side-scrolling shooter Role-playing shooter

Publisher: Squaresoft

Deadly Rooms of Death (Webfoot)

Deadly Rooms of Death (Webfoot)

Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac OS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Webfoot Technologies

A-10 Cuba!

A-10 Cuba!

Platform: Windows, Mac

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Activision

Bug Too!

Bug Too!

Platform: Saturn, Windows

Genre: Action, Platform

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on December 22, 1996?

On December 22, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1996?

On December 22, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1996?

On December 22, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

Find out more about December 22nd

history

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.

Sunday December 22, 1996