What happened on Monday September 16, 1996?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1996:

• Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS-79 mission to Mir On September 16, 1996, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched on mission STS-79, marking the fourth docking with the Russian space station Mir. The crew transferred over 4,000 pounds of supplies and equipment to Mir, including logistics, food, and water generated by the orbiter's fuel cells. The mission also facilitated the exchange of U.S. astronaut Shannon Lucid, who had completed a 188-day stay aboard Mir, with John Blaha. source: nasa.gov
• Microsoft launches Windows CE On September 16, 1996, Microsoft officially launched Windows CE, a new operating system designed for embedded systems and mobile devices. This marked a significant step in Microsoft's expansion into mobile technology. source: microsoft.com
• Paul Molitor reaches 3,000 career hits On September 16, 1996, Paul Molitor became the 21st player in Major League Baseball history to reach 3,000 career hits. This milestone solidified his legacy as one of the great hitters in the sport. source: baseball-reference.com
• First One-Day International Cricket Match in Canada Historic cricket match between India and Pakistan held in Toronto, marking the first one-day international cricket game in Canada.
• Beast Wars Premieres, Transforming Animation Beast Wars debuts, becoming a groundbreaking series in the Transformers franchise by utilizing cutting-edge computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation.
• Howard Stern Radio Show Expands to Panama City Howard Stern's popular radio show debuts on WTBB 97.7 FM in Panama City, Florida, expanding his media presence.

Events in 1996

September 16, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from September 1996

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1996

September 16, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Buffalo Bills - Pittsburgh Steelers : 6 - 24

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Wolfsburg - Kaiserslautern : 0 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Betis - Real Madrid : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Sheffield Weds : 4 - 1

September 16, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 260th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1996 can also be written as 9/16/1996 in the US and as 16/9/1996 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1996 in September 1996 calendar

Famous people died on September 16, 1996:

• McGeorge Bundy

  Prominent American foreign policy advisor who served as National Security Advisor under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, significantly...

Famous people who died in 1996

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September 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1996 was Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Los Del Rio - Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
2. Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever
3. Keith Sweat - Twisted
4. Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back To Me Now
5. Quad City DJ's - C'Mon N' Ride It (The Train)

September 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1996 was Ready Or Not by Fugees, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Fugees - Ready Or Not
2. The Spice Girls - Wannabe
3. Peter Andre - Flava
4. The Smurfs - I've Got A Little Puppy
5. Jamiroquai - Virtual Insanity

September 16, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1996 was Twisted by Keith Sweat, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Keith Sweat - Twisted
2. New Edition - Hit Me Off
3. 112 Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Only You
4. R. Kelly - I Can't Sleep Baby (If I)
5. Aaliyah - If Your Girl Only Knew

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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September 16, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 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 September 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 10:09 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 16, 1996 is:

29 years 6 months old,

or 354 months and 18 days old,

or 1541 weeks and 4 days old,

or 10791 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 16, 1996.

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