Friday March 08, 1996: on this day

March 08, 1996 was the 68th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 08, 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 March 08, 1996, who was born and died on March 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Prisoner of the Mountains, directed by Sergei Bodrov), TV series (e.g. The Dana Carvey Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 8th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 08, 1996?


March 08, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 68th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 08, 1996 can also be written as 3/8/1996 in the US and as 8/3/1996 in UK and Europe.

March 08, 1996 in March 1996 calendar

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March 08, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 08, 1996:

  • The people's republic of china begins surface-to-surface missile testing and military exercises off taiwanese coastal areas. the united states government condemns the act as provocation, and the taiwanese government warns of retaliation.
  • China begins surface-to-surface missile testing and military exercises off taiwanese coastal areas. the united states government condemns the act as provocation, and the taiwanese government warns of retaliation.

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March 08, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Charlotte Hornets - Orlando Magic : 112 - 117
  • Cleveland Cavaliers - Boston Celtics : 96 - 91
  • Houston Rockets - Utah Jazz : 89 - 109
  • Indiana Pacers - Vancouver Grizzlies : 94 - 80
  • Los Angeles Clippers - Washington Bullets : 92 - 89

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Hamburg - Dusseldorf : 4 - 1
  • Leverkusen - Stuttgart : 0 - 0

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Hertha - CZ Jena : 2 - 4
  • Wattenscheid - Mannheim : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Waalwijk - PSV Eindhoven : 1 - 3
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March 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 8th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 08, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rat chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 08, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on March 8th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 08, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 08, 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 March 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:32 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

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

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Who was born on March 08, 1996?


Famous people born on March 08, 1996:

  • Matthew Hammelmann

    Australian rules footballer.

  • HoodiePanda

    Youtube star.

  • Lorna Fitzgerald

    Tv actress.

  • Quinn Wilde
  • Moussa NiakhatĂ©

Whose famous birthday is on March 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 8th:

  • Fardeen Khan
    Fardeen Khan

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn

    Aidan quinn is an irish-american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'legends of the fall' and 'benny & joon'.

  • Kwame Kwei-Armah
    Kwame Kwei-Armah

    Kwame Kwei-Armah is a British playwright, director, and actor who has written numerous plays and served as the artistic director of the...

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz

    American musician (the monkees).

  • John Kapelos
    John Kapelos

    Canadian screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Edith MacArthur
    Edith MacArthur

    Scottish actress who is known for her graceful screen presence.

  • Nick Zano
    Nick Zano

    American actor.

  • Cheryl James
    Cheryl James

    American performer (salt-n-pepa).

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March 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 1 month old,

or 337 months and 10 days old,

or 1466 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10268 days old,

if you were born on March 08, 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 March 08, 1996?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 08, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 08, 1996.

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March 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 08, 1996:

  • Jack Churchill

    Sri lankan-english colonel (d. 1996).

  • Alison McCartney

    Pathologist/breast cancer campaigner, who dies at 45.

  • Jack Malcolm Thorpe Fleming Churchill

    Commando dies at the age of 89.

  • Paul Lewis Harrhy

    Actor/opera singer (intelligence park), dies at age 38.

  • Alfredo Vicente Scherer

What famous deaths happened on March 8th?

Famous deaths on March 8th:

  • Max von Sydow
    Max von Sydow

    Max von sydow was a swedish-french actor known for his roles in iconic films such as the seventh seal, the exorcist, and star wars: the...

  • John Inman
    John Inman

    British actor, born in 13 years.

  • Karen Morley
    Karen Morley

    American singer and actress (d. 2003).

  • Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews

    Griffin, georgia -- actor (tea & sympathy and glass bottom boat).

  • Harold Lloyd
    Harold Lloyd

    At 77 years old, why worry, a us comedian/actor, succumbs to cancer.

  • Joanny Berlioz

    Joanny Berlioz was a French composer, conductor, and music critic who is considered one of the most influential figures in the Romantic era...

  • Johnye Ferguson

    Prominent figure in the civil rights movement, known for advocating for equality and justice.

  • Vinod Mehta

    Prominent Indian journalist and editor known for his contributions to the field of journalism.

  • Zepplin

    Inventor of the Zeppelin airship.

  • Yittel Feinstein

    Renowned Yiddish theater actress known for her powerful performances.

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March 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 08, 1996:

  • Albania, Romania - Mother's Day.
  • Catholicism Saint John of God.
  • Hudson's Birthday - The Second Coming Of Christmas.

Observances on March 08, 1996:

  • International Women's Day

Saints celebrated on March 08, 1996:

  • Saint Philemon (d. 305)
  • Saint Humfried of Terwaan
  • Saint Cyrillus of Africa
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March 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 4th and March 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 08, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Sittin' Up In My Room
  3. - Not Gon' Cry
  4. - Nobody Knows
  5. - Missing

March 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 08, 1996 was Children by Robert Miles, according to the music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Children
  2. - How Deep Is Your Love
  3. - Don't Look Back In Anger
  4. - Give Me A Little More Time
  5. - Coming Home Now

March 08, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 08, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  2. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  3. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  4. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  5. - Lady

March 08, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on March 08, 1996 was Amor by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 4th and March 10th.

March 08, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on March 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 4th and March 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amor
  2. - Un Millon De Rosas
  3. - Experiencia Religiosa
  4. - Juan Sabor
  5. - Por Amor A Mi Pueblo

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March 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 08, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Prisoner of the Mountains

Prisoner of the Mountains

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sergei Bodrov

Starring: Oleg Menshikov, Sergey Bodrov, Susanna Mekhraliyeva, Jemal Sikharulidze

Executive Decision

Executive Decision

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stuart Baird

Starring: Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, Steven Seagal, John Leguizamo

White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild

White Wolves II: Legend of the Wild

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Terence H. Winkless

Starring: Elizabeth Berkley, Ele Keats, Jeremy London, Corin Nemec

Fargo

Fargo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

Starring: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare

Country: United States of America

The Birdcage

The Birdcage

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest

Country: United States of America

March 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 08, 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:

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

March 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 08, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

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Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

The Web by Jonathan Kellerman

The Web

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Psychologist-detective Dr. Alex Delaware finds terror in the heart of paradise in this relentlessly sinister novel by America's premier writer of psychological suspense, the author of ten successive New York Times

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by John Gra

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus

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Subtitle: 'EURoeThe Classic guide to understanding the opposite sexuality?EUR?

In The Beauty Of The Lilies by John Updike

In The Beauty Of The Lilies

By:

The Beauty of the Lilies, which began in 1910, explores God's relationship to four generations of American seekers. It begins with Clarence Wilmot (a Paterson clergyman, New Jersey)

Intensity by Dean Koontz

Intensity

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Chyna Shepard is 26 years old and stares out a window at the moonlit sky. Unable to sleep her first night at her Napa Valley family home, she looks out.

March 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 08, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Firo & Klawd

Firo & Klawd

Platform: PlayStation, PC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: BMG

Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: space trading and combat simulator

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

Chaos Seed

Chaos Seed

Platform: Super Famicom[1] Sega Saturn

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Taito

Conquest of the New World

Conquest of the New World

Platform: MS-DOS, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy game

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

Bubsy 3D

Bubsy 3D

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Accolade

history

Who was the US President on March 08, 1996?

On March 08, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 08, 1996?

On March 08, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 08, 1996?

On March 08, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 8th?

March 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of March. 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 March 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan crisis: venezuelan blackout 2019: venezuela's national power blackout enters its second-day. jorge rodriguez, information minister, and vladimir padrino lopez, defense minister, claim that venezuela is the victim of cyberattacks designed to "derail the entire system". juan guaido, venezuela's acting president, stated that state corruption and mismanagement had left the electrical grid in chaos.
  • 2018 - Turkish military operation in afrin. the turkish-backed free syrian army retakes jindires, syria's afrin district from the kurdish ypg. according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the town has been extensively destroyed by turkish airstrikes.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: march 2017 kabul attack: unidentified gunmen disguised as doctors attacked a kabul military hospital, killing at most 38 people and injuring many more. the attack was claimed by isil.

Find out more about March 8th

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 March 1996?

March 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1996 calendar looked like.

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