What happened on Sunday December 29, 1996?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1996:

• Guatemala Civil War Peace Accord Guatemala and the leaders of the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity sign a historic peace accord that officially ends the 36-year Guatemalan Civil War, marking a significant milestone in the country's political reconciliation.
• General Motors EV1 Launch General Motors introduces the EV1, the first mass-produced electric vehicle of the modern era, becoming available for lease and marking a significant moment in automotive electric technology.
• Israeli Workers Protest Netanyahu Budget Cuts Proposed budget cuts by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu trigger massive nationwide protests, with 250,000 workers shutting down services across Israel to demonstrate against economic austerity measures.
• BNSF Railway Formation The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway merges with the Burlington Northern Railroad to create BNSF Railway, forming one of the largest railroad consolidations in United States transportation history.
• Assam Train Bombing In the Indian state of Assam, a passenger train is bombed by Bodo separatists, resulting in 26 fatalities and highlighting ongoing regional ethnic tensions.
• Asian Long-horned Beetle Discovery The invasive Asian long-horned beetle is first discovered in New York, raising ecological concerns about potential environmental and forestry impacts.
• Hacienda Hotel Implosion The historic Hacienda Hotel in Las Vegas is demolished to make way for the Mandalay Bay Resort, symbolizing the continuous transformation of the Las Vegas Strip.
• Alma Birk Passes Away Alma Birk, a notable journalist and politician, dies at the age of 77, concluding a significant career in public service and media.
• William Brown Dies William Brown, a British television executive, passes away at 67, leaving behind a legacy in the media and broadcasting industry.

Events in 1996

December 29, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1996

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1996

December 29, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Miami Heat - Milwaukee Bucks : 95 - 94
• New Jersey Nets - Indiana Pacers : 110 - 102
• Philadelphia 76ers - Los Angeles Lakers : 102 - 115
• San Antonio Spurs - Portland Trail Blazers : 86 - 110

NFL - American Football

• Indianapolis Colts - Pittsburgh Steelers : 14 - 42
• Philadelphia Eagles - San Francisco 49ers : 0 - 14

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Southampton - Liverpool : 0 - 1

December 29, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 364th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1996 can also be written as 12/29/1996 in the US and as 29/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1996:

• Dylan Minnette

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• Sana (singer)

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1996:

• Robert Morris

  Influential American minimalist artist known for his sculptural and conceptual works.

• Pennar Davies

  Welsh clergyman and author (b. 1911).

• Peggy Herbison

  Scottish politician (b. 1907).

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
2. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly
3. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
4. BLACKstreet - No Diggity
5. Keith Sweat - Nobody

December 29, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. R. Kelly - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
2. Toni Braxton - Un-Break My Heart
3. Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody
4. En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love)
5. Ginuwine - Pony

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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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 29, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 10:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 24, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jan 23, 1997.

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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 1996

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Someone born on December 29, 1996 is:

28 years 4 months old,

or 340 months and 5 days old,

or 1479 weeks

or 10353 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1996?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1996.

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