What happened on Wednesday December 18, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1996:

• Oakland School Board Recognizes Ebonics The Oakland, California school board made a groundbreaking resolution by officially recognizing Ebonics as a distinct language or dialect, sparking nationwide discussions about linguistic diversity, cultural identity, and educational approaches.
• US Television Content Rating System Adoption American television industry executives unanimously agreed to implement a comprehensive content ratings system, designed to provide parents and viewers with clearer information about program content and age-appropriateness.
• First Test Cricket Match: Zimbabwe vs England The inaugural Test cricket match between Zimbabwe and England commenced, marking a significant moment in international cricket history. This match represented Zimbabwe's growing presence in the global cricket arena and their recognition as a Test-playing nation.
• Carrez Law Enacted in France France implemented the 'loi Carrez' (Carrez law), a significant legal statute governing property transactions, designed to enhance transparency and protect buyers' rights in real estate transactions.

Events in 1996

December 18, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1996

December 18, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Indiana Pacers - Orlando Magic : 102 - 95
• Los Angeles Lakers - Milwaukee Bucks : 111 - 105
• Minnesota Timberwolves - Golden State Warriors : 96 - 123
• New Jersey Nets - Cleveland Cavaliers : 81 - 99
• New York Knicks - Detroit Pistons : 78 - 112

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Airdrie - St Johnstone : 0 - 1
• West Brom - Norwich : 5 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Millwall - Luton : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Sheffield Weds - Man United : 1 - 1

December 18, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1996 can also be written as 12/18/1996 in the US and as 18/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people died on December 18, 1996:

• Yulii Borisovich Khariton

  Yulii Borisovich Khariton was a prominent Russian physicist who played a crucial role in the Soviet nuclear weapons program during the Cold...

• Irving Caesar

  American composer (b. 1895).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 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 18, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 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 18, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:42 pm and setting at 01:48 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1996

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Someone born on December 18, 1996 is:

28 years 5 months old,

or 341 months and 6 days old,

or 1483 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10384 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1996?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 18, 1996.

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