What happened on Sunday June 02, 1996?

Here's what happened on June 02, 1996:

• 50th Tony Awards highlights The 50th Tony Awards celebrated achievements in Broadway theater, showcasing performances and honoring outstanding productions. This milestone event highlighted the cultural significance of theater in American society. source: nytimes.com
• Annika Sörenstam wins U.S. Women's Open On June 2, 1996, Annika Sörenstam successfully defended her title at the U.S. Women's Open, held at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, North Carolina. She finished six strokes ahead of runner-up Kris Tschetter, marking her second consecutive U.S. Women's Open victory. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Ray Combs tragic death Television host Ray Combs, known for his role on 'Family Feud,' tragically passed away. His death raised discussions about mental health and the pressures faced by public figures in the entertainment industry. source: nytimes.com
• Children's Miracle Network Telethon The 9th annual Children's Miracle Network Telethon was held on June 2, 1996, raising funds and awareness for children's health and medical treatments.
• Leon Garfield Obituary Leon Garfield, a renowned English children's author known for his historical fiction and engaging storytelling, passed away. Born in 1921, Garfield made significant contributions to children's literature throughout his career.

Events in 1996

June 02, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Jun. 02, 1996

June 02, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Utah Jazz - Seattle SuperSonics : 86 - 90

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Bochum - Bielefeld : 2 - 0
• Duisburg - Mainz : 0 - 3
• Hannover - Chemnitz : 4 - 2
• Hertha - F Koln : 0 - 0
• Leipzig - Unterhaching : 3 - 2

June 02, 1996 was a Sunday and it was the 154th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 02, 1996 can also be written as 6/2/1996 in the US and as 2/6/1996 in UK and Europe.

June 02, 1996 in June 1996 calendar

Famous people born on June 02, 1996:

• Morissette

  Morissette is a popular Filipina singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and contemporary pop music in the Philippine entertainment...

Famous people born in 1996

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Famous people died on June 02, 1996:

• John Alton

  Renowned Hungarian-American cinematographer who significantly influenced film noir visual style, known for his innovative lighting...

• Amos Tversky

  Groundbreaking Israeli-American psychologist who revolutionized understanding of human judgment and decision-making, collaborating closely...

• Leon Garfield

  Renowned British children's and historical novelist known for critically acclaimed works like 'Smith' and 'The God Beneath the Sea', who...

• Ray Combs

  American game show host (b. 1956).

• Pilar Lorengar
• Rene Bond
• Temistocle Martines

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on June 2nd

June 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 02, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
4. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
5. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason

June 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 02, 1996 was Three Lions by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
2. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
3. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
4. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

June 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 02, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. SWV - You're The One
3. MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")
4. Jodeci - Get On Up
5. Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 2nd is Gemini.

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June 02, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 02, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 02, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 02, 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 June 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 07:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 01, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jul 01, 1996.

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Someone born on June 02, 1996 is:

29 years 10 months old,

or 358 months and 2 days old,

or 1556 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10898 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 02, 1996?

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