October 7th, 1996.

What happened?

What happened on October 7th, 1996?

• The Fox News Channel is launched by News Corporation.
• The animated cartoon series "Arthur" is broadcast for the first time.
• Boy band NSYNC release their first single.
• The first episode of "Hey Arnold!" is aired.

Born on October 7th, 1996.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Lewis Capaldi: Singer.

Music charts.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 7th, 1996.

• United States: Macarena - Los Del Rio
• United Kingdom: Setting Sun - Chemical Brothers

Take me back to October 7th, 1996!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is October 7th, 1996, and it's a Monday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have started to become much cooler and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

Fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways and sidewalks and there's a fresh earthy scent in the ear. In America, the song Macarena by Los Del Rio is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Setting Sun by Chemical Brothers is the number one hit song.

Bill Clinton is currently the President of the United States, and the movie First Wives Club is at the top of the Box Office. In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. A new form of communication called "text messaging" is continuing to grow in popularity. 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 declined in popularity 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 school girl" look. Meanwhile, CDs have become the dominant format for music. People are buying CD players and portable CD players such as the "Discman". As a result, the older cassette tape format is continuing to decline in sales.

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. A new dance craze called the "Macarena" is all the rage at the moment. A new video game console called the "Nintendo 64" has just been released. It is currently competing against the Sony PlayStation and the Sega Saturn.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Yaki Kadafi, Tiny Tim, Carl Sagan and JonBenét Ramsey would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine", "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman", "Frasier" and "Everybody Loves Raymond". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Theme Park", "Air Combat", "Twisted Metal" and "Virtua Fighter 2".

Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper", "Animaniacs", "Brotherly Love" and "Blue's Clues". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Lego Pirates, Super Soaker (water gun), Sky Dancers and the Sega Saturn.

News topics, fads & culture.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on October 7th, 1996.

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  Hey Arnold!

  In October, 1996, a new cartoon series called "Hey Arnold!" debuted on Nickelodeon.

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  The campaign for the 1996 United States presidential election is underway.

  The 1996 United States presidential election was heating up at this point, as incumbent Democratic Party President Bill Clinton went head-to-head against Republican challenger Bob Dole. Throughout the campaign, Clinton managed to maintain a consistent lead in the polls.

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  The Nintendo 64 is released.

  On September 29th, 1996, the Nintendo 64 games console was released in North America. For many kids (and adults), this was the go-to gift for Christmas of 1996.

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  Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

  At the end of September in 1996, a new sitcom called "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" premiered on ABC. The show followed the life of Sabrina Spellman - a high school student who learns that she is a witch with magical powers.

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  Macarena.

  A dance called the "Macarena" became a craze in the second half of 1996.

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  The Nokia 9000 Communicator.

  On April 15th, 1996, the Nokia 9000 Communicator was released. It was one of the first smartphones on the market. The phone had 8MB of memory and it came equipped with a full QWERTY keyboard.

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  The Tamagotchi.

  In 1996, the popularity of a handheld digital pet called the "Tamagotchi" spread across America and Europe.

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  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.

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  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.

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  David Ho.

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

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  Gillian Anderson.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  The English Patient.

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

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  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.

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  The PlayStation.

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

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  CDs have become the dominant music format.

  From the mid-1990s onward, CDs became the dominant format for music. CD players and the "Discman" increased in popularity while sales of cassette tapes and vinyl records continued to peter out.

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  Mid-1990s fashion.

  During the middle of the 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.

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  Kids are reading Goosebumps.

  During the mid-1990s, 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".

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  VCRs are a common household item.

  During this period, people were 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.

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  People are using pagers to communicate.

  During the 1990s, pagers achieved mainstream popularity. 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.

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  Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of fashion.

  By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist plain-colored walls.

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  The Scrunchie.

  During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.

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  The Game Boy.

  During this time, 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.

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

• 25 years, 8 months and 24 days have passed since October 7th, 1996.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 41 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: A person born on October 7th, 1996 will be 25 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1996 belong to the Generation Z generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 844642800.

Around this time.

News stories and other events that happened around October 7th, 1996.

• September 7th, 1996: Boxing: Mike Tyson defeats Bruce Seldon by a 1st-round knockout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
• September 7th, 1996: Rap star Tupac Shakur (2Pac) is shot four times in Las Vegas.
• September 9th, 1996: The mobile phone "Nokia 8110" is announced.
• September 13th, 1996: The first episode of "Everybody Loves Raymond" is aired.
• September 13th, 1996: Rapper Tupac Shakur (2Pac) dies six days after being shot in Las Vegas.
• September 15th, 1996: The song "Time to Say Goodbye" is released by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
• September 15th, 1996: Serial killer Ottis Toole dies from liver cirrhosis in prison.
• September 16th, 1996: The first episode of reality court show "Judge Judy" is aired.
• September 20th, 1996: The game "The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall" is released.
• September 22nd, 1996: Football: Arsene Wenger is unveiled as the new manager of Arsenal.
• September 25th, 1996: The last Magdalene asylum is closed in Waterford, Ireland.
• September 27th, 1996: The first episode of "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" is aired.
• September 27th, 1996: Former Afghanistan president Mohammad Najibullah is executed by the Taliban.
• September 29th, 1996: The Nintendo 64 is released in North America.
• This date: October 7th, 1996
• October 11th, 1996: The film Michael Collins (1996) is released.
• October 11th, 1996: Boxing: Floyd Mayweather wins in his professional debut against Roberto Apodaca.
• October 14th, 1996: English girl group Spice Girls release their single "Say You'll Be There".
• October 14th, 1996: The Backstreet Boys release their single "Quit Playing Games (with My Heart)".
• October 18th, 1996: The movie Sleepers (1996) is released.
• October 21st, 1996: The song "Un-Break My Heart" is released by Toni Braxton.
• October 25th, 1996: Tomb Raider is released on the Sega Saturn.
• October 31st, 1996: The game Command & Conquer: Red Alert is released for the PC and PlayStation.
• October 31st, 1996: Irish-speaking channel TnaG is launched.
• November 1st, 1996: Stephon Marbury makes his NBA debut.
• November 1st, 1996: The video game "Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain" is released on the PlayStation.
• November 3rd, 1996: Kobe Bryant makes his NBA debut at the age of 18.
• November 4th, 1996: Wrestler "The Rock" makes his WWF debut.
• November 5th, 1996: 2Pac's album "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" is released two months after his murder in Las Vegas.
• November 5th, 1996: US President Bill Clinton is re-elected to the White House after defeating Republican candidate Bob Dole.

Horoscope, birthstone and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 7th, 1996, will have the star sign Libra.
• 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 6.
• Native American Zodiac: October 7th, 1996 falls under the Raven.
• Birthstone: Anyone born during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
• Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 7th, 1996.

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Photos of mid-1990s fashion.

Photographs of mid-1990s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

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 from their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 7th, 2002 instead.

Weather on October 7th, 1996.

Historical weather information for October 7th, 1996.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 17.8 degrees Celsius. It was a wet day. There were 3 hours of sunshine.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 57.8 degrees Fahrenheit. 14.33 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 13.78 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0.51cm.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on October 7th, 1996 was most likely conceived around January 15th, 1996.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 7th, 1996 is close to June 30th, 1997.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about October 7th, 1996.

• A total of 9,398 days have passed since this date.
• 1,342 weeks have passed.
• 811,987,200 seconds have passed since the October 7th, 1996.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 947,318,400 times.
• Since October 7th, 1996, the Earth has travelled approximately 418,985,395,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 135,331,200 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 69,830,899 steps. That's about 31,036 miles!
• Since this date, 9,743,846 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!

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