What happened on Friday February 02, 1996?

Here's what happened on February 02, 1996:

• First Genetically Modified Food in British Supermarkets British supermarkets began selling genetically modified tomato puree, marking a significant milestone in the introduction of genetically engineered food products to the consumer market. This event represented an important moment in agricultural biotechnology and food science.
• Apple Computer Leadership Change Apple Computer's board of directors appointed Gilbert Amelio as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Michael Spindler. This leadership transition came at a critical time for the technology company, which was experiencing significant challenges in the mid-1990s.
• Severe Arctic Weather Outbreak A significant Arctic weather system swept across regions from late January through early February, producing an extraordinary meteorological event. The outbreak generated nearly 400 record low temperatures, including 15 all-time low temperature readings and over 50 new record low temperature measurements.
• Ali Landry Crowned Miss USA Ali Landry, a 22-year-old from Louisiana, was crowned the 45th Miss USA in a national beauty pageant, representing her state and competing at the highest level of national beauty competitions.

Events in 1996

February 02, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 02, 1996

Newspapers from Feb. 02, 1996

February 02, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 95 - 108
• Boston Celtics - Indiana Pacers : 108 - 116
• Chicago Bulls - Los Angeles Lakers : 99 - 84
• Los Angeles Clippers - Utah Jazz : 113 - 122
• Minnesota Timberwolves - San Antonio Spurs : 90 - 101

Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)

• Genclerbirligi - Besiktas : 1 - 2

February 02, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1996 can also be written as 2/2/1996 in the US and as 2/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

February 02, 1996 in February 1996 calendar

Famous people born on February 02, 1996:

• Paul Mescal

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on February 2nd

Famous people died on February 02, 1996:

• Gene Kelly

  Legendary Hollywood dancer, actor, and choreographer who revolutionized movie musicals through innovative dance techniques and storytelling.

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on February 2nd

February 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Mariah Carey - One Sweet Day
2. Whitney Houston - Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
3. Everything But The Girl - Missing
4. Joan Osborne - One Of Us
5. LL Cool J - Hey Lover

February 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

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 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 02, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week January 29th and February 4th.

1. Mary J. Blige - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
2. Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
3. Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day
4. Faith Evans - Soon As I Get Home
5. Brandy - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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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 02, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 02, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 02, 1996

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Someone born on February 02, 1996 is:

29 years 3 months old,

or 351 months and 5 days old,

or 1526 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10687 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1996?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 02, 1996.

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