Thursday December 26, 1996: on this day

December 26, 1996 was the 361st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 26, 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 26, 1996, who was born and died on December 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. Retroactive, directed by Louis Morneau), 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 26th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1996?


December 26, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 361st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1996 can also be written as 12/26/1996 in the US and as 26/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 26, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 26, 1996:

  • Start of the largest strike in south korean history.
  • Six-year-old beauty queen jonbenet ramsey is found beaten and strangled in the basement of her family's home in boulder, colorado.

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December 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Chicago Bulls - Atlanta Hawks : 103 - 108
  • Golden State Warriors - Dallas Mavericks : 113 - 108
  • Houston Rockets - Milwaukee Bucks : 101 - 90
  • Indiana Pacers - Detroit Pistons : 95 - 89
  • New Jersey Nets - Toronto Raptors : 96 - 98

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bradford - Sheffield United : 1 - 2
  • East Fife - St Mirren : 0 - 3
  • Grimsby - Bolton : 1 - 2
  • Ipswich - Crystal Palace : 3 - 1
  • Man City - Port Vale : 0 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bournemouth - Bristol Rvs : 1 - 0
  • Bristol City - Shrewsbury : 3 - 2
  • Gillingham - Luton : 1 - 2
  • Millwall - Peterboro : 0 - 2
  • Plymouth - Brentford : 1 - 4

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnet - Mansfield : 1 - 1
  • Brighton - Colchester : 1 - 1
  • Cardiff - Torquay : 2 - 0
  • Carlisle - Hartlepool : 1 - 0
  • Doncaster - Scarborough : 1 - 2
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December 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th 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 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 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 26th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Who was born on December 26, 1996?


Famous people born on December 26, 1996:

  • Kasumi Yamaya
    Kasumi Yamaya

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Airi Matsui

    Japanese actress and singer (sakura gakuin).

  • Prodigy

    Rapper.

  • Lacey Claire

    Model.

  • Angela Vanity

    Youtube star.

  • Leodán Torrealba
  • Omar Alderete
  • Gus Greensmith
  • Marin Jakoliš
  • Farid Ouédraogo
  • Dominika Strumilo
  • Liberto Beltrán
  • JonBenét Ramsey

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 26th

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December 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 24 days old,

or 1425 weeks and 1 day old,

or 9976 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 26, 1996?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 26, 1996.

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December 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1996:

  • JonBenét Ramsey

    American child beauty queen and victim of prominent unsolved murder case (d. 1996).

  • Vladimir Hudolin
  • Narciso Jubany Arnau
  • Oscar Valdambrini

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

holidays

December 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1996:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

December 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  3. - Nobody
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Pony

December 26, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 26, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

December 26, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 26, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Palomita Blanca
  5. - El Principe

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December 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Retroactive

Retroactive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Louis Morneau

Starring: Jim Belushi, Kylie Travis, Shannon Whirry, Frank Whaley

Dinosaur Valley Girls

Dinosaur Valley Girls

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Donald F. Glut

Starring: Jeff Rector, William Marshall, Griffin Drew, Harrison Ray

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

December 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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

L.A. Heat

L.A. Heat

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

December 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

Falling Up

By:

A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.

Beware, the Snowman by R.L. Stine

Beware, the Snowman

By:

They're baa-ack! You're about to see the best children's series ever! GOOSEBUMPS has a new look and is sure to scare a new generation of children.

Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion by David Brinkley

Everyone Is Entitled To My Opinion

By:

Take it easy - David Brinkley Large Print Editions are published in a 16-point font * All Random House Large-Print Editions are printed in a 16 point typeface. No matter how serious we take our politics.

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

By:

Sometimes a love story captures our hearts so much that it becomes more than just a story. It becomes an experience we will never forget. The Notebook is one such book.

December 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 26, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Traditional baseball simulation

Publisher: Hect[1]

Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King

Chōkūkan Night Pro Yakyū King

Platform: Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Imagineer

Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystara

Dungeons & Dragons Shadow over Mystara

Platform: Arcade

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

Publisher: Capcom

FIST

FIST

Platform: Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Imagineer

Fragile Allegiance

Fragile Allegiance

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows Me

Genre: 4X, Real-time strategy

Publisher: Gremlin Interactive Interplay

history

Who was the US President on December 26, 1996?

On December 26, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1996?

On December 26, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1996?

On December 26, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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.

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