Friday August 30, 1996: on this day

August 30, 1996 was the 243rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 1996, who was born and died on August 30, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio), movies (e.g. The Funeral, directed by Abel Ferrara), 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 30th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1996?


August 30, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1996 can also be written as 8/30/1996 in the US and as 30/8/1996 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1996 in August 1996 calendar

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August 30, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1996:

  • The attempted raising of a 15-tonne section of the rms titanic fails, as 1,700 spectators, including survivors of the wreckage, watch.
  • Iraq disarmament crisis: iraqi forces launch an offensive into the northern no-fly zone and capture arbil.
  • The big 12 conference is inaugurated with a football game between kansas state university and texas tech university in manhattan, kansas.

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August 30, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Plymouth - Preston : 2 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Swansea - Lincoln : 1 - 2
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August 30, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 30, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 30, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 30, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 09:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 28, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Sep 27, 1996.

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Who was born on August 30, 1996?


Famous people born on August 30, 1996:

  • Trevor Jackson
    Trevor Jackson

    Trevor jackson is a tv actor known for his role in the tv series grown-ish.

  • Jadalee Thompson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Emmilia McCarthy

    Actress known for her roles in Zapped and Bunks.

  • Mikal Bridges

    American basketball player.

  • Alex Cimorelli

    Family member.

  • Rowena Rikkers

    Netherlands homicide victim.

  • Olžas Klimin
  • Carolina Kopelioff
  • Kō Matsubara
  • Aleksa Novaković
  • Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
  • Vladyslav Pryjmak
  • Murat Şatin
  • Dylan Tavares
  • Yang Shuqing
  • Yves Bissouma
  • Gabriel Barbosa
  • Nicolò Baron

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 6 months old,

or 330 months and 29 days old,

or 1439 weeks

or 10073 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1996?

There are 154 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 1996.

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August 30, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1996:

  • Christine Pascal

    French stage director and actress.

  • Louise Brown

    British baby, first ever test-tube child, was born via caesarean section.

  • Jose Toribio Merino

    At 80, admiral / military juunta of chile (1973-1980), dies.

  • Josef Müller-Brockmann
  • José Sacía
  • Goliarda Sapienza
  • Alfredo B. Crevenna
  • Laura Adani
  • Dunc Gray
  • Cordell Hickman

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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August 30, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1996:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1996:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
  2. - I Love You Always Forever
  3. - Hit Me Off
  4. - Twisted
  5. - Loungin'

August 30, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Ready Or Not
  2. - Flava
  3. - Wannabe
  4. - I've Got A Little Puppy
  5. - I'm Alive

August 30, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1996 was Hit Me Off by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

August 30, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 1996 was Que Pena Me Das by Marco Antonio Solis, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 30, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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August 30, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Funeral

The Funeral

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Abel Ferrara

Starring: Christopher Walken, Chris Penn, Annabella Sciorra, Isabella Rossellini

Unhook the Stars

Unhook the Stars

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Nick Cassavetes

Starring: Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Jake Lloyd

Kissed

Kissed

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lynne Stopkewich

Starring: Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge, Jay Brazeau, Natasha Morley

Bulletproof

Bulletproof

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson

Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, Jeep Swenson

Bogus

Bogus

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Gérard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment, Andrea Martin

August 30, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Release year: 1996

Country: United States of America

August 30, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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, …

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

By:

Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

Legend of the Lost Legend by R.L. Stine

Legend of the Lost Legend

By:

Justin and Marissa Clarke join their father on a journey to Brovania. There they will attempt to find The Lost Legend, an ancient manuscript which has been missing for almost five hundred years.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

Executive Orders

By:

The President is dead, and the weight of the world literally falls on Jack Ryan's shoulders in Tom Clancy’s latest novel. I don't know how to proceed.

August 30, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Platform: SNES

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Hudson Soft

The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga

The Incredible Hulk: The Pantheon Saga

Platform: PlayStation Saturn MS-DOS

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Eidos Interactive Marvel Comics

Aquarium

Aquarium

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Excellent System

The Divide: Enemies Within

The Divide: Enemies Within

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Viacom New Media

Casper

Casper

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn, 3DO, Game Boy, SNES, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Windows 95, Windows 98

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment Natsume (GB & SNES) Microïds (GBA) WizardWorks Software (PC)

history

Who was the US President on August 30, 1996?

On August 30, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1996?

On August 30, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1996?

On August 30, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 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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