What happened on Saturday February 10, 1996?

About February 10th, 1996, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 10, 1996, the IRA carried out a bombing in the London Docklands area, causing extensive damage and injuries. This attack followed the end of the ceasefire and was part of the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland.
  • Day of the week: February 10th, 1996 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey
  • #1 UK song: Spaceman by Babylon Zoo
  • Popular movie: 101 Dalmatians directed by Stephen Herek

More about February 10th, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on February 10th, 1996.

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February 10, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 10, 1996:

  • London Docklands IRA bombing On February 10, 1996, the IRA carried out a bombing in the London Docklands area, causing extensive damage and injuries. This attack followed the end of the ceasefire and was part of the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland. source: bbc.com
  • 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta The 1996 Summer Olympics, held in Atlanta, Georgia, officially began on July 19, 1996, but significant preparations and events were already underway by February 10, 1996. This Olympics was notable for its controversies and the bombing incident that occurred during the games. source: britannica.com
  • Deep Blue defeats Kasparov On February 10, 1996, IBM's chess computer Deep Blue made history by defeating world champion Garry Kasparov in a single game during their six-game match. This event marked a significant milestone in artificial intelligence and computer science. source: britannica.com
  • Bosnian Serbs Cut Diplomatic Ties Bosnian Serbs terminate diplomatic contact with the Bosnian government and NATO's Implementation Force (IFOR) following the arrest of several Bosnian Serb war criminals, escalating tensions in the post-war Balkan region.

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February 10, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 10, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

  • Kaiserslautern - Dortmund : 1 - 1
  • Karlsruhe - Ein Frankfurt : 1 - 1
  • Munich 1860 - St Pauli : 2 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Ath Madrid - Sevilla : 0 - 1
  • Barcelona - Real Madrid : 3 - 0
  • Valencia - Vallecano : 3 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Lyon : 2 - 0
  • Bastia - Lens : 3 - 2
  • Bordeaux - Le Havre : 3 - 1
  • Guingamp - Nantes : 3 - 1
  • Lille - Gueugnon : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Airdrie - Dunfermline : 1 - 2
  • Clydebank - St Mirren : 1 - 2
  • Crystal Palace - Sheffield United : 0 - 0
  • Derby - Wolves : 0 - 0
  • Luton - Grimsby : 3 - 2
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What day of the week was February 10, 1996?


February 10, 1996 was a Saturday and it was the 41st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 10, 1996 can also be written as 2/10/1996 in the US and as 10/2/1996 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 10, 1996?


Famous people born on February 10, 1996:

  • Emanuel Mammana
    Emanuel Mammana

    Professional Argentinian footballer who has played for several clubs in Argentina and internationally, known for his defensive skills.

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February 10, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 10, 1996:

  • Björn-Erik Höijer
    Björn-Erik Höijer
  • Anne Dyson
    Anne Dyson
  • Abramo Freschi
    Abramo Freschi

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February 10, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 10, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 5th and February 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 10, 1996 was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - One Sweet Day youtube
  2. - Exhale (Shoop Shoop) youtube
  3. - Missing youtube
  4. - One Of Us youtube
  5. - Hey Lover youtube

February 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 10, 1996 was Spaceman by Babylon Zoo, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - Spaceman youtube
  2. - Anything youtube
  3. - Slight Return youtube
  4. - Lifted youtube
  5. - I Wanna Be A Hippy youtube

February 10, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 10, 1996 was Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale") by Mary J. Blige, according to the music chart for the week February 5th and February 11th.

  1. - Not Gon' Cry (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  2. - Before You Walk Out Of My Life/Like This And Like That
  3. - Soon As I Get Home
  4. - Sittin' Up In My Room (From "Waiting To Exhale")
  5. - One Sweet Day
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February 10, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 10th is Aquarius.

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February 10, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 10, 1996 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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February 10, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 10, 1996 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 10, 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 February 10, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 10:35 pm and setting at 10:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Mar 05, 1996.

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How old is someone born on February 10, 1996?


Someone born on February 10, 1996 is:

30 years 1 month old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 10, 1996?

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