Wednesday August 21, 1996: on this day

August 21, 1996 was the 234th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1996, who was born and died on August 21, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. Sling Blade, directed by Billy Bob Thornton), 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 21st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1996?


August 21, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1996 can also be written as 8/21/1996 in the US and as 21/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 21, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1996:

  • Hughie, opens at circle in the square theater, new york city
  • Christie lee woods, 18, of texas, crowned 14th miss teen usa
  • Netscape browser 3.0 is released
  • Former state president of south africa, f. w. de klerk, makes an official apology for crimes committed under apartheid to the truth and reconciliation commission in cape town.
  • In the uk, queen elizabeth ii issues letters patent on divorced former wives of british princes, taking away from the ex-wives the attribute and style of royal highness. with that sarah, duchess of york as well as diana, princess of wales legally cease to be royals, but they remain as non-royal duchess and princess. still they are allowed to keep these titles for their children are in line to the throne.

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August 21, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Bayern Munich - Bochum : 1 - 1
  • Dortmund - Dusseldorf : 4 - 0
  • Duisburg - Leverkusen : 1 - 3
  • FC Koln - Munich 1860 : 1 - 0

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Aston Villa - Blackburn : 1 - 0
  • Chelsea - Middlesbrough : 1 - 0
  • Leicester - Southampton : 2 - 1
  • Man United - Everton : 2 - 2
  • Newcastle - Wimbledon : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Ajax - NAC Breda : 1 - 0
  • AZ Alkmaar - Vitesse : 0 - 2
  • Groningen - Willem II : 0 - 0
  • Heerenveen - Twente : 1 - 3
  • Sparta - For Sittard : 0 - 0
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August 21, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:17 pm and setting at 11:47 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 21, 1996?


Famous people born on August 21, 1996:

  • Kahliya Mitchell

    Professional track and field athlete specializing in sprinting.

  • Lochlin Morris

    Professional surfer known for his impressive skills on the waves.

  • Rasaan Evans

    Rasaan Evans is an American football player who plays as a linebacker in the National Football League.

  • Karissa Staples

    Karissa Staples is a talented singer known for her soulful voice.

  • Karolína Muchová

    Czech tennis player.

  • Jamia Nash

    American actress and singer.

  • Cole LaBrant

    Vine star.

  • Jamia Simone Nash

    American actress and singer.

  • Justin Strnad
  • Emanuel Terry
  • Gremlis Arvelo
  • Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
  • Sofyan Amrabat
  • Noah Joel Sarenren Bazee
  • Chloe Jackson
  • Dmitrij Sasin
  • Igor Silva

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 21st

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August 21, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 7 months old,

or 331 months and 30 days old,

or 1443 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10104 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1996?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 1996.

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August 21, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1996:

  • Arvle A. Knight

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Eddis Eddison

    British author known for his fantasy novels.

  • Mary Two-Axe Earley

    Canadian indigenous women's rights activist (b. 1911).

  • Sidney George Gray

    At 82, company secretary dies.

  • Rosa Joyce Plesters Brommelie

    Conservation scientist dies at 69.

  • Caterina Picasso
  • José Soriano Izquierdo

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1996:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1996:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - Loungin'
  4. - Twisted
  5. - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

August 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1996 was Wannabe by The Spice Girls, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wannabe
  2. - Macarena
  3. - Killing Me Softly
  4. - Freedom
  5. - Mysterious Girl

August 21, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Twisted
  2. - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
  3. - You're Makin' Me High/Let It Flow
  4. - Loungin
  5. - Only You

August 21, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Que Pena Me Das
  2. - Mejores Que Ella
  3. - No Llores Por Mi
  4. - No Puedo Arrancarte De Mi
  5. - El Reportero

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August 21, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sling Blade

Sling Blade

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J.T. Walsh, John Ritter

Country: United States of America

Sleepers

Sleepers

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Starring: Robert De Niro, Kevin Bacon, Brad Pitt, Jason Patric

Country: United States of America

Bound

Bound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan

Country: United States of America

Swingers

Swingers

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Jon Favreau, Ron Livingston

Country: United States of America

Pusher

Pusher

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Nicolas Winding Refn

Starring: Kim Bodnia, Zlatko Buric, Laura Drasbæk, Slavko Labovic

August 21, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Safe and Sound

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Clark Davis

Chain Reaction

Chain Reaction

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Andrew Davis

The Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Barron

Mensch, Pia!

Mensch, Pia!

Release year: 1996

August 21, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Falling Up by Shel Silverstein

Falling Up

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A beautiful collection of poetry and drawings by Shel Silverstein (New York Times bestseller), comes this book.

Lily White by Susan Isaacs

Lily White

By:

Lily White is a Long Island criminal defense attorney. Lee is smart, savvy and down to earth. She can spot a fake the same way her mother can spot Armani.

Servant of the Bones by Anne Rice

Servant of the Bones

By:

He is the author of many fantastic universes of vampires and witches. In a major novel, he takes us into the worlds of Jeremiah and Isaiah, and the destruction and rebirth of Solomon's Temple to tell the story about Azriel, …

Exclusive by Sandra Brown

Exclusive

By:

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.

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

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 21, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dark Savior

Dark Savior

Platform: Saturn

Genre: Platformer Puzzle Adventure Fighting

Publisher: Sega

Breakers

Breakers

Platform: Arcade, Neo Geo

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Visco, SNK

Black Dawn

Black Dawn

Platform: PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Virgin Interactive

Complete Onside Soccer

Complete Onside Soccer

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Telstar Electronic Studios

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Front Mission Series: Gun Hazard

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Side-scrolling shooter Role-playing shooter

Publisher: Squaresoft

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1996?

On August 21, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1996?

On August 21, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1996?

On August 21, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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.

Discover how August 1996 calendar looked like.

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