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August 17, 1996 was the 230th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1996, who was born and died on August 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. A Very Brady Sequel, directed by Arlene Sanford), 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 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1996?
- August 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1996?
- August 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1996?
What day of the week was August 17, 1996?
August 17, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 230th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1996 can also be written as 8/17/1996 in the US and as 17/8/1996 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1996:
- Soyuz tm-24, launched into orbit
August 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Charleroi - Harelbeke : 0 - 1
- Germinal - Lierse : 1 - 1
- Lokeren - Standard : 0 - 1
- Lommel - Cercle Brugge : 1 - 1
- Mechelen - Gent : 1 - 1
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bochum - Duisburg : 1 - 0
- Freiburg - Werder Bremen : 3 - 2
- Hansa Rostock - Karlsruhe : 2 - 2
- Leverkusen - Dortmund : 4 - 2
- Munich 1860 - Hamburg : 2 - 1
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Kaiserslautern - CZ Jena : 2 - 0
- Zwickau - Meppen : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Beauvais - Troyes : 1 - 0
- Chateauroux - Toulouse : 2 - 1
- Epinal - Amiens : 0 - 3
- Gueugnon - Sochaux : 1 - 0
- Le Mans - Red Star 93 : 0 - 1
August 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1996 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 09:54 pm.
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 17, 1996?
Famous people born on August 17, 1996:
- Adeja Lambert
Professional basketball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.
- Shawnn Lai
Popular gaming content creator on YouTube.
- Joy Rogers
Joy Rogers is a competitive swimmer known for her achievements in various swimming competitions.
- Jake Virtanen
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Madison Axford
Youtube star.
- Ella Cruz
Filipina actress.
- Tomohiro Shinno
- Hamish Kerr
- Austin Walter
- Marek Kodr
- Romane Bruneau
- Indi Hartwell
- Agustina Leiva
- Moses Odjer
- Carolina Pappalardo
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 8 months old,
or 332 months and 2 days old,
or 1443 weeks and 6 days old,
or 10107 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1996?
There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 17, 1996.
August 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1996:
- Elye Feinberg
Elye Feinberg was a renowned American composer and conductor, known for his contributions to film and television music.
- Edward Digby Baltzell
At 80, a sociologist in the ivy league dies.
- Witold Urbanowicz
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1996:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High
- Eric Clapton - Change The World
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Spice Girls - Wannabe
- Los Del Rio - Macarena
- Fugees - Killing Me Softly
- Robbie Williams - Freedom
- Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keith Sweat - Twisted
- R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
- Toni Braxton - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
- LL Cool J - Loungin
- OutKast - Elevators (Me & You)
August 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Marco Antonio Solis - Que Pena Me Das
- La Mafia - Mejores Que Ella
- Cristian - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Reportero
- Enrique Iglesias - No Llores Por Mi
August 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
A Very Brady Sequel
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Arlene Sanford
Starring: Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Christopher Daniel Barnes
Carpool
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Starring: Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rod Steiger
Tin Cup
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Ron Shelton
Starring: Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin
Country: United States of America
She's the One
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Edward Burns
Starring: Edward Burns, Jennifer Aniston, John Mahoney, Michael McGlone
Country: United States of America
The Fan
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Tony Scott
Starring: Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, John Leguizamo
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Clark Davis
Chain Reaction
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Davis
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Barron
Mensch, Pia!
Release year: 1996
August 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gods And Generals
By: Jeff Shaara
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.
Exclusive
By: Sandra Brown
Barrie Travis, a good reporter who works at a low-budget TV station when the First lady calls and offers her the chance of a lifetime.
Falling Up
By: Shel Silverstein
A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.
Moonlight Becomes You
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark is a thriller about a woman who wants to discover the truth behind the death of her stepmother.
Primary Colors
By: Anonymous
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.
August 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chaos Overlords
DragonRealms
Disney's Pocahontas
Discworld II: Missing Presumed...!?
Enemy Zero
Who was the US President on August 17, 1996?
On August 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1996?
On August 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1996?
On August 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
