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January 24th, 1996

January 24th, 1996, was a Wednesday. It was Day 24 of 1996. The decade was the Nineties.

27 years, 8 months, and 10 days have passed since January 24th, 1996.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 24th, 1996.

  • Polish Prime Minister Józef Oleksy resigns amid accusations that he spied for Russia.
Song charts

Popular songs.

On January 24th, 1996, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK.

  • United States: One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: Spaceman - Babylon Zoo

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 24th, 1996.

A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:

  • One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
  • Exhale (Shoop Shoop) (From "Waiting To Exhale") - Whitney Houston
  • Hey Lover - LL Cool J
  • Missing - Everything But The Girl
  • Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Play the top hits from 1996.
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From Dusk Till Dawn

Top movie.

The top movie on this date was "From Dusk Till Dawn".

Take me back to January 24th, 1996!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 24th, 1996, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men is at the top of the singles charts.

Over in the UK, Spaceman by Babylon Zoo is the number-one hit song. Bill Clinton is the President of the United States, and the movie From Dusk Till Dawn is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

A new form of communication called "text messaging" is starting to become more widespread. However, it can only be done if both the sender and the receiver are on the same cell network. Meanwhile, a global system called "the Internet" is also starting to take off. Each day, more and more people are learning how to send emails and browse "websites" on the World Wide Web by connecting their IBM computers to noisy dial-up modems. In fashion, "grunge" clothing has fallen out of favor, and women are beginning to wear form-fitting outfits such as slip dresses and pencil skirts. Movies such as Clueless and The Craft have popularized the "sexy schoolgirl" look.

The CD is quickly becoming the dominant format for music, and people are buying portable players such as the "Discman". Consequently, sales of cassette tapes are continuing to decline. It's 1996, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Céline Dion, Oasis, Mark Morrison, Spice Girls, Los Del Rio, 2Pac and Coolio. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Margaux Hemingway, Agnieszka Kotlarska, Tupac Shakur, and Yaki Kadafi would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Matlock", "Touched by an Angel", "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys", and "3rd Rock from the Sun". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Theme Park", "Judge Dredd", "Command & Conquer", and "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Dink, the Little Dinosaur", "Boy Meets World", "The Nanny", and "Friends".

Popular toys at the moment include G.I. Joe (figures), the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), Mighty Max, and Casio Secret Sender 6000.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 24th, 1996.

  • Motorola StarTAC.

    Motorola StarTAC.

    The Motorola StarTAC was released in January 1996. It was one of the first popular cellphones to include a flip design.

  • 1996 in music.

    1996 in music.

    Popular music artists in 1996 included Los del Río, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, 2Pac, LL Cool J, Soundgarden, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Alanis Morissette, Everything but the Girl, Joan Osborne, Mary J. Blige, SWV, Toni Braxton, Eric Clapton, Blackstreet, R. Kelly, Metallica and Van Halen.

  • Who were the best NBA players in 1996?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1996?

    In 1996, the best NBA players were Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Penny Hardaway, Shawn Kemp, Grant Hill, Hakeem Olajuwon, Gary Payton, John Stockton, Charles Barkley, Juwan Howard, Shaquille O'Neal, Mitch Richmond and Reggie Miller.

  • David Ho.

    David Ho.

    A scientist named David Ho was named Time Person of the Year in 1996 because of his pioneering contributions to HIV/AIDS research.

  • Gillian Anderson.

    Gillian Anderson.

    The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson (Agent Scully) was named FHM's sexiest woman in 1996.

  • 1996 in movies.

    1996 in movies.

    1996 saw the release of movies such as Independence Day, Twister, Mission: Impossible, The Rock, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, 101 Dalmatians, Ransom, Eraser, The Nutty Professor, Jerry Maguire, Scream, The Cable Guy, Mars Attacks! and The Craft.

  • Best football players in 1996.

    Best football players in 1996.

    In 1996, the best soccer players were Matthias Sammer, Ronaldo, Alan Shearer, Alessandro Del Piero, Jürgen Klinsmann, Davor Šuker, Eric Cantona, Marcel Desailly, Youri Djorkaeff, Karel Poborský and Nwankwo Kanu.

  • The English Patient.

    The English Patient.

    "The English Patient" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1996.

  • Eric Clapton - "Change the World"

    Eric Clapton - "Change the World"

    The song "Change the World" by Eric Clapton went on to win a Grammy for 1996's Song of the Year.

  • Sony PlayStation.

    Sony PlayStation.

    The Sony PlayStation (PS1) was released in September 1995. It was one of the best-selling video game consoles of the 1990s.

  • CDs have become the dominant music format.

    CDs have become the dominant music format.

    By this stage, the CD had become the dominant music format. Consequently, sales of CD players and the "Discman" continued to increase. Meanwhile, people were beginning to replace their cassette players.

  • First Chechen War.

    First Chechen War.

    The First Chechen War was raging between Russia and the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.

  • Mid-1990s fashion.

    Mid-1990s fashion.

    During the mid-1990s, female clothing began to become more form-fitting as those badly-shaped "mom jeans" began to disappear. Grunge fashion started to decline, and popular outfits began to include tartan minikilts, hot pants, slip dresses, and knee-highs.

  • The Internet is growing.

    The Internet is growing.

    A new global, interconnected network called the Internet was beginning to grow. However, it was still a novelty.

  • Kids are reading Goosebumps.

    Kids are reading Goosebumps.

    Kids were reading Goosebumps, which was a series of children's horror books that were written by author R. L. Stine. The original series included books such as "Monster Blood", "Say Cheese and Die!" and "The Barking Ghost".

  • VCRs are common household items.

    VCRs are common household items.

    Everyone was using VCRs to watch tapes of movies and TV shows. The device also gave people the ability to record programs and films onto a blank tape.

  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate.

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.

  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.

  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie.

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".

  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy.

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 27 years, 8 months, and 10 days have passed since January 24th, 1996.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 4 of 1996.
  • Leap Year: 1996 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
  • Age: People born on January 24th, 1996, are now 27 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1996 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 822441600.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to January 24th, 1996.

Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 24th, 1996, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1996 was the year of the Rat (Yang Wood).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 24th, 1996 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1996.

Television shows that people were watching in January 1996.

TV shows from January, 1996.

3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Show about four extraterrestrials who are on an expedition to Earth.

JAG
JAG
TV series about the military's Judge Advocate General division.

Xena: Warrior Princess
Xena: Warrior Princess
TV series about a warrior princess who travels around fighting bad guys.

Father Ted
Father Ted
Irish comedy TV series about a group of Catholic priests.

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
TV series.

Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
Kathryn Janeway is the captain of a starship that is lost in space and must find its way back home.

Friends
Friends
Sitcom about a group of friends living in New York City.

Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
TV series about a group of angels.

ER
ER
Hospital drama series.

Party of Five
Party of Five
TV show about five siblings whose parents died in a car accident.

Ellen
Ellen
TV series.

Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Soap drama that is set in space.

The Nanny
The Nanny
Fran Fine becomes a nanny in wealthy widower Maxwell Sheffield's home.

Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Starring Chuck Norris.

Frasier
Frasier
Sitcom about a therapist / talk-show host called Dr. Frasier Crane.

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
Superman TV series starring Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher.

The X-Files
The X-Files
Special agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully team up to investigate the paranormal.

Beavis and Butt-Head
Beavis and Butt-Head
Adult animated comedy series.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Spin-off of "Star Trek: The Next Generation".

Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
American Western drama.

Mad About You
Mad About You
Starring Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser.

Martin
Martin
Comedian Martin Lawrence plays the role of a radio talk show host.

Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Soap drama.

Baywatch
Baywatch
Drama series about lifeguards. Starring David Hasselhoff.

Step by Step
Step by Step
American television sitcom.

Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.

One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.

Cars in 1996.

1996 saw the introduction of cars such as the Citroën Saxo, the Cadillac Catera, the Audi A3, the Honda Logo, the Volvo S70 and the Pontiac Montana.

Cars in 1996.

Children TV shows

Kids' TV shows on January 24th, 1996.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1996.

Moesha
Moesha

Little Bear
Little Bear

Goosebumps
Goosebumps

Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love

Hang Time
Hang Time

Pinky and the Brain
Pinky and the Brain

In the House
In the House

Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo

Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory

Aaahh!!! Real Monsters
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

Gargoyles
Gargoyles

The Secret World of Alex Mack
The Secret World of Alex Mack

Friends
Friends

Street Sharks
Street Sharks

The Magic School Bus
The Magic School Bus

Sweet Valley High
Sweet Valley High

All That
All That

Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister

Weird Science
Weird Science

The Nanny
The Nanny

Boy Meets World
Boy Meets World

Rocko's Modern Life
Rocko's Modern Life

Biker Mice from Mars
Biker Mice from Mars

Tales from the Cryptkeeper
Tales from the Cryptkeeper

Animaniacs
Animaniacs

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy

Living Single
Living Single

X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated Series

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper

Barney & Friends
Barney & Friends

Home Improvement
Home Improvement

Doug
Doug

Rugrats
Rugrats

The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete

Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?

Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Rosie and Jim
Rosie and Jim

Art Attack
Art Attack

Round the Twist
Round the Twist

The Simpsons
The Simpsons

Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Dink, the Little Dinosaur

Roseanne
Roseanne

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Married... with Children
Married... with Children

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1996.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1996.

12" talking Buzz Lightyear Action Figure
12" talking Buzz Lightyear Action Figure

Tyco Rebound RC Car
Tyco Rebound RC Car

Street Sharks Action Figures
Street Sharks Action Figures

The PlayStation (PS1)
The PlayStation (PS1)

The Sega Saturn
The Sega Saturn

Styrofoam plane gliders
Styrofoam plane gliders

Sky Dancers
Sky Dancers

Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle
Fisher-Price Great Adventures Castle

Dear Diary
Dear Diary

Casio Secret Sender 6000
Casio Secret Sender 6000

Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jurassic Park: Young Tyrannosaurus Rex

Matchbox Car Wash
Matchbox Car Wash

Action Man
Action Man

Mighty Max
Mighty Max

Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop

Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot

Nerf Blaster
Nerf Blaster

Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Soaker (water gun)

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)

The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear

G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)

Fear Street books
Fear Street books

Yo-yo
Yo-yo

Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates

Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket

Jenga
Jenga

Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families

Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble

Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids

Video games

Video games.

Popular video games that people were playing in January of 1996.

Twisted Metal 1995
Twisted Metal
Vehicular combat game.

Phantasmagoria 1995
Phantasmagoria
Point-and-click adventure horror game.

Destruction Derby 1995
Destruction Derby
Combat racing video game for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn.

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 1995
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Platform game that was released for the SNES.

Rayman 1995
Rayman
Side-scrolling platform game that was released by Ubi Soft.

Killer Instinct 1995
Killer Instinct
Fighting video game developed by Rare.

Tekken 2 1995
Tekken 2
Fighter game that was released for the original PlayStation.

The Adventures of Batman & Robin 1995
The Adventures of Batman & Robin
Action / platform game that was released on various consoles.

Command & Conquer 1995
Command & Conquer
Real-time strategy game.

Air Combat 1995
Air Combat
Combat flight simulator game for the PlayStation.

Judge Dredd 1995
Judge Dredd
Action video game that was released on multiple platforms.

Full Throttle 1995
Full Throttle
Adventure game published by LucasArts.

Mortal Kombat 3 1995
Mortal Kombat 3
The third installment in the series. Fighters band together to fight off an invasion from Shao Kahn.

Theme Park 1995
Theme Park
Theme park construction simulator that was released on various platforms.

Myst 1993
Myst
Puzzle adventure game.

Were you born on this date?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1996.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out January 24th, 2002, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 24th.

Sharon Tate

Actress and model. Deceased
Born on January 24th, 1943
She was not alive on this date.

John Belushi

Actor. Deceased
Born on January 24th, 1949
He was not alive on this date.

Tatyana Ali

Actress.
Born on January 24th, 1979
She turned 17 on this day in 1996.

Luis Suarez

Soccer player.
Born on January 24th, 1987
He turned 9 on this day in 1996.

Weather details

Weather on January 24th, 1996.

Historical weather information for January 24th, 1996.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 4.2 degrees Celsius. It was a very wet day. It was a windy day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 37.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 3.06 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Snow was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 11.68cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 3.28 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 3.05cm.
USA

US President.

Bill Clinton was the President of the United States on January 24th, 1996.

UK

UK Prime Minister.

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach.

John Bruton was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 24th, 1996 was most likely conceived around May 3rd, 1995.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 24th, 1996 is close to October 16th, 1996.

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Stats for January 24th, 1996

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about January 24th, 1996.

  • 10,115 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,445 weeks have passed.
  • 873,932,400 seconds have passed since January 24th, 1996.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,019,587,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 450,949,118,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 145,655,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 75,158,186 steps. That's roughly 33,404 miles!
  • Since this date, 10,487,189 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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