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April 20, 1996 was the 111th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1996, who was born and died on April 20, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion), movies (e.g. The Craft, directed by Andrew Fleming), TV series (e.g. Tattoon Master) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1996?
- April 20, 1996: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1996?
- April 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1996?
What day of the week was April 20, 1996?
April 20, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 111th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1996 can also be written as 4/20/1996 in the US and as 20/4/1996 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1996:
- Chicago bulls win record 72 games in a season.
April 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Detroit Pistons - Cleveland Cavaliers : 73 - 75
- Indiana Pacers - Chicago Bulls : 100 - 99
- Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers : 82 - 106
- New Jersey Nets - Atlanta Hawks : 99 - 121
- Sacramento Kings - Utah Jazz : 92 - 104
Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)
- Bayern Munich - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1
- Dusseldorf - Dortmund : 1 - 2
- FC Koln - St Pauli : 1 - 0
- Hansa Rostock - Munich 1860 : 0 - 3
- Werder Bremen - Stuttgart : 2 - 2
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Hertha - Hannover : 4 - 1
- Wattenscheid - Mainz : 2 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Barcelona - Ath Madrid : 1 - 3
- Valencia - Santander : 2 - 1
April 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1996 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 10:31 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.
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Who was born on April 20, 1996?
Famous people born on April 20, 1996:
- Makaelyn Miles
Talented gymnast known for her grace and precision in routines.
- Taylormarie Townsend
Taylormarie Townsend is a professional tennis player from the United States.
- Rachel Fenton
Youtube star.
- Francesco Di Mariano
- Víctor Gutiérrez
- Mateja Kunović
- Ricardo Lagos
- Anže Lanišek
- Kabba Sambou
- Bastian Meisen
- Grigol Chabradze
- Divine Naah
- Kris Clyburn
- Anna Danesi
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Luther Vandross]()
Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 28 years and 4 days old,
or 336 months and 4 days old,
or 1461 weeks and 4 days old,
or 10231 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1996?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 20, 1996.
April 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1996:
- Trần Văn Trà
Vietnamese general and politician (b. 1918).
- Cecilia Grace Hunt Reeves Gillie
Bbc executive dies at 88.
- Tran Van Tra
Soldier, dies at 77.
- Alexander D'Arcy
- Hank Biasatti
- Christopher Robin Milne
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1996:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1996:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1996:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1996 was Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
- Alanis Morissette - Ironic
- R. Kelly - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
April 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1996 was Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
- The Prodigy - Firestarter
- Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
- Mark Snow - The X-Files
- Robert Miles - Children
April 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1996 was Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) by R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
- Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- SWV - You're The One
- D'Angelo - Lady
April 20, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 1996 was Experiencia Religiosa by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Experiencia Religiosa
- Cristian - Amor
- La Mafia - Un Millon De Rosas
- Shakira - Estoy Aqui
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
April 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Craft
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Fleming
Starring: Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True
Country: United States of America
The Truth About Cats & Dogs
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Michael Lehmann
Starring: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx
Mulholland Falls
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Lee Tamahori
Starring: Nick Nolte, Melanie Griffith, Jennifer Connelly, Chazz Palminteri
Sunset Park
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Gomer
Starring: Rhea Perlman, Fredro Starr, Carol Kane, Terrence Howard
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Jim Mallon
Starring: Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy
April 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:
Tattoon Master
Release year: 1996
Recovery
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Marcus Scott
The Dana Carvey Show
Release year: 1996
Directed by: John Fortenberry
Marisol
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Eugene Martin
The Forensic Files
Release year: 1996
Written by: Paul Dowling
Starring: Dayle Hinman, Peter Thomas
Country: United States of America
April 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Hitler'S Willing Executioners
By: Daniel Jonah Goldhagen
Hitler's Willing Executioners is a work of paramount importance, as authoritative and explosive as it is. It will change the way we see the Holocaust and Germany during the Nazi period.
Emotional Intelligence
By: Daniel Goleman
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.
First King Of Shannara
By: Terry Brooks
The First War of the Races had seen the Druids at Paranor become horrified at the misuse of magic. They devoted their time to the study of the ancient sciences.
Egg Monsters From Mars
By: R.L. Stine
Dana Johnson, irritated by the demands of his bratty sister for an egg hunt to celebrate her birthday, is shocked when he discovers a purple-veined, football-sized egg that hatches a frightening surprise.
April 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 20, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ace Ventura: The CD-Rom Game
Defender 2000
Bottom of the 9th
BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge
3D Baseball
Who was the US President on April 20, 1996?
On April 20, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1996?
On April 20, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1996?
On April 20, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
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 April 1996?
April 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
