This is an in-depth look at all the must-know facts about December 19, 1996 ðŸ—“ï¸ that no one tells you about. If you were born on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as must-know things that happened when you were born – from most important world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and a lot more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s begin.
📅 Day of Week
December 19th in 1996 was a Thursday and was the 354th day of the 12th month of 1996 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 19th day of Winter and there was 72 days left until Spring. The next time you can reuse 1996 calendar will be in 2024. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
âï¸ 4th quarter of the year
âš¡ï¸ The 19th day of Winter
â³ This date was 10,234 days ago
🪠Zodiac sign for this date is Sagittarius
ðŸ—“ï¸ December 19, 1996 was a Thursday
📆 In 2025, December 19 is on a Saturday
→ December 19, 1996 in Roman numerals: XII XIX MCMXCVI (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Winter of 1996 on a Thursday. You are 28 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Rat. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 3,411 days or 9.35 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 347 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
â±ï¸ You are 14,737,146 minutes old
â³ You have been alive: 245,619 hours
âï¸ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Sagittarius
🀠You were born in the Year of the Rat
→ Age on next birthday: 29 years old
Being born in 1996 makes you a part of Millennials Generation. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are born between 1980 and 1995. Millennial grew up using electronics, the Internet and online social communities. They are tech-savvy, family-centric, achievement-oriented, curious, usually wanting instant gratification and recognition. This generation possesses many characteristics that are unique in comparison to past generations.Your birthday numbers are 12, 19 and 1996, which reveal that your Life Path number is 11. Your zodiac sign is Sagittarius with a ruling planet Jupiter. Your birthstone is the Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz, and your birth flower is the Narcissus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Friday and your 30th birthday will be on a Saturday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
â° FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second will happen sometime on August 27, 2028.
🪠What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on December 19 in 1996 have an zodiac sign of Sagittarius ♐. Sagittarians are open-minded and have a great sense of humor. They love to travel and are enthusiastic about exploring new places with new people.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 1996 means your zodiac animal is a Rat. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Rat are clever and charming. They are also curious, but are sometimes too motivated by money.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupiter. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is critical to understanding your horoscope.
Jupiter governs your ethics, your philosophy about life, where you're lucky, where you're abundant, where you're cautious, and where you want to learn and how you can benefit from that knowledge. Jupiter is a lucky charm that expands whatever it touches, thus showing what it is that you do on a large scale. It shows where you receive financial benefit and how generous you are with others.Jupiter is about the search for truth, making it the perfect planet to govern law, religion, philosophy, and education.
If Jupiter was retrograde when you were born, you're quite philosophical, but tend to keep your beliefs to yourself.
If Jupiter was stationary when you were born, you have strong points of view and principles.
🪠Zodiac sign: Sagittarius – ♐
🀠Zodiac animal: Rat
🌌 Ruling Planet: Jupiter ♃
🌎 Zodiac Element: Earth
→ Zodiac Quality: Cardinal
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on December 19, 1996, your Life Path number is 11. Elevens are the most intuitive of all Life Path Numbers and can sense a great deal about what’s going on behind the scenes. They have an innate understanding of others and are easily able to pick up on deeper cues.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton. (Billboard Hot 100 – December 19, 1996). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Firework" by Katy Perry. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift, and on your 21st birthday it was "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran duet with Beyonce.
🎠Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on December 19, 1996. You share a birthday with Elijah Wood (drummer).
🎄 Holidays on December 19
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
Bill Clinton (Democratic) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 5.83 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The 1990s are no exception to this - it saw a lot of political change worldwide, changes in the music scene and, as the decade came to an end, a major change in the way we use computing systems. Let's look back and see how influential this decade was, from the fun times to the hard times.In 1991 Soviet Union dissolved along with the KGB, hit TV shows Seinfeld and Cheers ended their run, teen pop music became popular with the likes of Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, and Destiny’s Child. The '90s gave birth to the best-selling gaming console Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
A unified Europe came together in 1993 with the creation of the European Union, O.J. Simpson’s trial happened, rapper Tupac Shakur and Christopher Wallace, a.k.a The Notorious B.I.G. was shot and killed, and Oklahoma City Bombing happened on April 15, 1995. NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft landed on Mars on July 4, 1997 and Titanic shattered box office records in 1997
There were an estimated 131,354,612 babies born throughout the world in 1996. In 1996, the most popular baby name was Emily for girls and Michael for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
The most popular movie in 1996 was Independence Day directed by Roland Emmerich starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum. Super Mario 64 developed by Nintendo, was one of the most popular video games in 1996.
📜 Historical events on December 19th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on December 19, 1996.
Thomas Paine publishes his 1st "American Crisis" essay beginning"These are the times that try men's souls" (date disputed).William Pitt the Younger becomes the youngest ever British Prime Minister at age 24.
British Broadcasting Corp begins transmitting overseas.
Tibet's Dalai Lama flees Chinese invasion.
1st radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower Christmas message "to all mankind, America's wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere".
🆠Sports in 1996
Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers (27 - 17) to win Super Bowl XXX on January 28, 1996 in Tempe, AZ. New York Yankees beat Atlanta Braves (4 - 2) to win the 1996 World Series. Chicago Bulls beat Seattle SuperSonics (4 - 2) to win the 1996 NBA Finals. Colorado Avalanche defeated Florida Panthers (4 - 0) to win the 1996 Stanley Cup.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for December 19, 1996 is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz. Turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is believed to relax the mind and protect its wearer from harm. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for December is Narcissus. Narcissi are a symbol of vanity, and are said to symbolise new beginnings, rebirth and rejuvenation.
🾠It’s my birthday quotes
'Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.' - Muhammad Ali 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Italian? 'Buon compleanno'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two. Happy birthday!'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'May this year be a breakthrough year for you! I hope that all your stars keep shining and your biggest dreams come true!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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