What happened on Monday December 16, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 16, 1996:

• Kofi Annan Elected UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was elected as the Secretary-General of the United Nations, marking a significant moment in international diplomacy. His election represented a milestone for African leadership in global governance, as he became the first African to hold this prestigious position. Annan would go on to serve two terms, from 1997 to 2006, and was later awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his humanitarian efforts.
• Assassination Attempt on Uday Hussein An assassination attempt was made against Uday Hussein, the notorious son of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. This event highlighted the intense political tensions and personal dangers within the Iraqi regime during the mid-1990s. The attempt underscored the volatile political climate in Iraq and the internal power struggles within Saddam Hussein's inner circle.
• Historical Advisory Committee Meeting The Advisory Committee on Historical Diplomatic Documentation convened for a two-day meeting focused on diplomatic documentation, declassification processes, and the production of historical volumes. This meeting was crucial for preserving and understanding diplomatic history and ensuring transparency in government records.
• Death of Joe Coral Joe Coral, a prominent bookmaker, passed away at the age of 92. Coral was likely a significant figure in the betting and gambling industry, representing an era of traditional bookmaking before the digital revolution.

Events in 1996

December 16, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 16, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 16, 1996

December 16, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Detroit Pistons - Toronto Raptors : 98 - 92
• Milwaukee Bucks - Boston Celtics : 107 - 91
• Phoenix Suns - Los Angeles Clippers : 121 - 122
• Washington Bullets - Sacramento Kings : 97 - 89

NFL - American Football

• Buffalo Bills - Miami Dolphins : 14 - 16

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Derby - Everton : 0 - 1

Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)

• Veroia - Olympiakos : 1 - 0

December 16, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 351st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 16, 1996 can also be written as 12/16/1996 in the US and as 16/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 16, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people born on December 16, 1996:

• Sergio Reguilón
• Wilfred Ndidi

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on December 16th

Famous people died on December 16, 1996:

• Laurens van der Post

  Renowned South African author, farmer, and war hero who served as a cultural anthropologist and political adviser, known for his profound...

• Jean-Pierre Lévy

  Prominent French Resistance leader during World War II, heading the significant resistance movement Franc-tireur, who played a crucial role...

• Quentin Bell

  English historian and author (b. 1910).

• Sven Bergqvist

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 16th

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

1. The Prodigy - Breathe
2. Robert Miles featuring Maria Nayler - One And One
3. Dunblane - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
4. Boyzone - A Different Beat

December 16, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 16, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
3. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
4. Ginuwine - Pony
5. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 16th is Sagittarius.

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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 16, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 16, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 16, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 16, 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 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:33 am and setting at 11:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Someone born on December 16, 1996 is:

28 years 4 months old,

or 340 months and 20 days old,

or 1481 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10368 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 16, 1996?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 16, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 16, 1996.

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