Saturday August 03, 1996: on this day

August 03, 1996 was the 216th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 03, 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 August 03, 1996, who was born and died on August 03, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Basquiat, directed by Julian Schnabel), TV series (e.g. Safe And Sound) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 3rd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 03, 1996?


August 03, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 216th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1996 can also be written as 8/3/1996 in the US and as 3/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 03, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 03, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 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 August 3rd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 03, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 03, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:09 pm and setting at 11:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 30, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Aug 28, 1996.

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Who was born on August 03, 1996?


Famous people born on August 03, 1996:

  • Ladaja Reynolds

    Talented R&B singer known for her soulful voice.

  • Priyal Mahajan

    Indian classical dancer specializing in Bharatanatyam.

  • Derwin James

    Standout safety for the Los Angeles Chargers.

  • Wassim Ben Tara
  • Ulviyya Fataliyeva
  • Federica Parsani
  • David Solans
  • Oleksandr Zubkov
  • Bryan Mascarenhas
  • Robert MacIntyre
  • Yulenmis Aguilar
  • Kevin Álvarez

Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:

  • Evangeline Lilly
    Evangeline Lilly

    Evangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.

  • Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson

    French actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.

  • Isaiah Washington
    Isaiah Washington

    Isaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...

  • Martha Stewart
    Martha Stewart

    American entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.

  • Martin Sheen
    Martin Sheen

    American actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.

  • Mathieu Kassovitz
    Mathieu Kassovitz

    French film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.

  • Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy

    Michael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.

  • Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry

    French actress, author, and dancer.

  • John Landis
    John Landis

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • John Eisenhower
    John Eisenhower

    American diplomat, writer, and noted family.

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August 03, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 26 days old,

or 1442 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10100 days old,

if you were born on August 03, 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 August 03, 1996?

There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 03, 1996.

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August 03, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 03, 1996:

  • Jørgen Garde

    Danish admiral (d. 1996).

  • Guido Alberti

    At 87, a literary patron/businessman dies.

  • Umberto Fedeli
  • Roberto Tassi
  • Luciano Tajoli

What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?

Famous deaths on August 3rd:

  • Lenny Bruce
    Lenny Bruce

    American comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino

    British-american actress who lived a turbulent life.

  • Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Christopher Hewett
    Christopher Hewett

    English actor and theatre director (d. 2001).

  • Coleen Gray
    Coleen Gray

    American actress.

  • Bubba Smith
    Bubba Smith

    Former NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.

  • Carmen Silvera
    Carmen Silvera

    Canadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Betty Amann
    Betty Amann

    American actress born in germany (born 1905).

  • Joseph Conrad

    Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.

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August 03, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 03, 1996:

  • St. Walthen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
  • Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
  • St. Nicodemus
  • Niger - Independence Day
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August 03, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 03, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 03, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 03, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High
  3. - How Do U Want It
  4. - Give Me One Reason
  5. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)

August 03, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 03, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 03, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1996 was I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 03, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  2. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  3. - Twisted
  4. - How Do U Want It/California Love
  5. - Elevators (Me & You)

August 03, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 03, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 03, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 03, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - El Reportero
  3. - Me Subes, Me Bajas, Me Subes
  4. - Suena
  5. - No Te Vayas

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August 03, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 03, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Basquiat

Basquiat

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani

Brilliant Lies

Brilliant Lies

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Richard Franklin

Starring: Gia Carides, Anthony LaPaglia, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett

Jack

Jack

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Starring: Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin, Jennifer Lopez

Body of Influence 2

Body of Influence 2

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Brian J. Smith

Starring: Jodie Fisher, Daniel Anderson, Jonathan Goldstein, Pat Brennan

The Stupids

The Stupids

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Landis

Starring: Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Alex McKenna

August 03, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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:

Safe and Sound

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

Hum Dono

Hum Dono

Release year: 1996

Directed by: B. S. Glaad

August 03, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 03, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

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Stella Payne, forty-two years old, is divorced, an investment analyst of high power, and a mother to Quincy, eleven years old. She does it all, and she's not able to do it. This includes Little League carpool duties, portfolio analysis, …

Gods And Generals by Jeff Shaara

Gods And Generals

By:

The New York Times bestseller prequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning Classic The Killer Angels. In this epic novel by Jeff Shaara, Jeff Shaara explores the lives, passions and careers of these remarkable characters.

The Wedding by Julie Garwood

The Wedding

By:

For the Roses is a masterpiece that only a master can top, and Julie Garwood once again proved why she "attracts readers as beautiful heroines attract dashing heros"

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

The Choice by Bob Woodward

The Choice

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Bob Woodward's classic tale of power and the search for it is The Choice. It focuses on the 1996 presidential election as a study in money, public opinion, attack advertising, handlers and consultants.

August 03, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 03, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

X-Men vs. Street Fighter

Platform: Arcade Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Capcom

Soul

Soul

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation, Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, Wii, Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Network, Android, iOS

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Disruptor

Disruptor

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Universal Interactive Studios

Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean

Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean

Platform: Sega Saturn

Genre: RPG

Publisher: JP Sunsoft; NA Working Designs

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Palm OS, Windows Mobile

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA THQ

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Who was the US President on August 03, 1996?

On August 03, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1996?

On August 03, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 03, 1996?

On August 03, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 3rd?

August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. 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 August 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
  • 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.

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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 August 1996?

August 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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