Wednesday January 17, 1996: on this day

January 17, 1996 was the 17th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1996, who was born and died on January 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. The Spitfire Grill, directed by Lee David Zlotoff), TV series (e.g. Marisol) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1996?


January 17, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1996 can also be written as 1/17/1996 in the US and as 17/1/1996 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1996 in January 1996 calendar

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January 17, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1996:

  • The czech republic applies for membership of the european union.
  • Amber hagerman, a 9-year-old american child victim and namesake for the amber alert system, is murdered in arlington, texas.

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January 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Golden State Warriors - Minnesota Timberwolves : 88 - 98
  • Houston Rockets - Denver Nuggets : 120 - 112
  • Indiana Pacers - Atlanta Hawks : 93 - 102
  • Milwaukee Bucks - Philadelphia 76ers : 111 - 100
  • New Jersey Nets - Charlotte Hornets : 97 - 93

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Hearts - Celtic : 1 - 2
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January 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:02 am and setting at 03:13 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 17, 1996?


Famous people born on January 17, 1996:

  • Caitlin Sanchez

    Voice actor.

  • Sebastian Villalobos

    Youtube star.

  • Ygor Biordi
  • Darius Harris
  • Katarzyna Konat
  • Victor Lafay
  • Elis Manolova
  • Sixten Mohlin
  • Karlo Muhar
  • Klaus Mäkelä
  • Emil Stoev
  • Zakaria Suraka
  • Hernán Toledo
  • Allonzo Trier
  • Jesse Vandenbulcke
  • Nile Wilson
  • Kazuma Yamaguchi
  • Fabricio Alvarenga
  • Reza Asadi
  • Nakarin Atiratphuvapat

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 28 years 3 months old,

or 339 months and 3 days old,

or 1474 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10321 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1996?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 17, 1996.

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January 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1996:

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Sylvia Lawler

    English geneticist (d. 1996).

  • Robert Covington

    Drummer/singer, dies at age 54.

  • Giles William Playfair

    Writer dies at 85.

  • John Adrian Hope

    Politician/businessman, dies at age 83.

  • Mostafa Sid Ahmed

    Sudanese singer (born 1953).

  • Charles Henry Madge

    At 83 years old, poet/sociologist dies.

  • Amber Hagerman

    American amber alert system's namesake (born in 1986).

  • Barbara Charline Jordan

    American politician dies at the age of 59 (baptized in 1936).

  • Mario Miglietta
  • Leopoldo del Real
  • Lidia Beccaria Rolfi
  • Richard Baquié
  • Jean Raffarin

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Petr Bezruc

    Renowned Czech poet and playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1996:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 15th and January 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Sweet Day
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Hey Lover
  4. - Missing
  5. - Breakfast At Tiffany's

January 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1996 was Earth Song by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Earth Song
  2. - Father And Son
  3. - Jesus To A Child
  4. - Missing
  5. - Spaceman

January 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1996 was Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That by Monica, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  2. - One Sweet Day
  3. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  4. - Soon As I Get Home
  5. - Hey Lover

January 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 1996 was Si Tu Te Vas by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 15th and January 21st.

January 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 15th and January 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Si Tu Te Vas
  2. - Como Te Extrano
  3. - Amor
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - Amaneci En Tus Brazos

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January 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lee David Zlotoff

Starring: Alison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden, Will Patton

Manny & Lo

Manny & Lo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lisa Krueger

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino, Mary Kay Place, Dean Silvers

The Stendhal Syndrome

The Stendhal Syndrome

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Asia Argento, Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Leonardi, Luigi Diberti

Big Bully

Big Bully

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Miner

Starring: Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold, Julianne Phillips, Carol Kane

From Dusk Till Dawn

From Dusk Till Dawn

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Marisol

Marisol

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Eugene Martin

Goosebumps

Goosebumps

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Rob Letterman

Shooting Gallery

Shooting Gallery

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Keoni Waxman

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

Release year: 1995

Directed by: Errol Morris

Savannah

Savannah

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

By:

We all know that IQ alone is not a guarantee of success, happiness or virtue. However, until Emotional Intelligence was developed, we couldn't be certain why.

Hide & Seek by James Patterson

Hide & Seek

By:

Ships from the USA. New copy.

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

Shock Wave by Clive Cussler

Shock Wave

By:

The Mysterious Plague in Antarctic... An Evil Genius Runs a Diamond Empire... A Devastating New Technology... NUMA agent DIRK PIT(r) is investigating these baffling deaths

Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson

Snow Falling on Cedars

By:

The PEN/Faulkner AwardAmerican Booksellers Association Book of the Year AwardSan Pidro Island is north of Puget Sound. It is a remote place that nobody can afford to make enemies. But

January 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Persona

Persona

Platform: Arcade, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360

Genre: Role-playing, Social simulation

Publisher: JP Atlus, ASCII Corporation; NA Atlus; EU Koei, Ghostlight, Sega, Square Enix, NIS America, Zen United

Complete Onside Soccer

Complete Onside Soccer

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Telstar Electronic Studios

Assault Rigs

Assault Rigs

Platform: Windows, PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Psygnosis

Battle Arena Nitoshinden

Battle Arena Nitoshinden

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Takara

Frantic Flea

Frantic Flea

Platform: Super NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: GameTek

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1996?

On January 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1996?

On January 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1996?

On January 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1996?

January 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1996 calendar looked like.

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