This is an in-depth look at all the fascinating facts about November 17, 1996 🗓️ that no one tells you about. If your birthday is 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 much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s start.
📅 Day of Week
November 17th in 1996 was a Sunday and was the 322nd day of the 11th month of 1996 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 78th day of Fall (autumn) and there was 14 days left until Winter. The next time you can reuse 1996 calendar will be in 2024. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 4th quarter of the year
⚡️ The 78th day of Fall (autumn)
⏳ This date was 10,263 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Scorpio
🗓️ November 17, 1996 was a Sunday
📆 In 2025, November 17 is on a Tuesday
→ November 17, 1996 in Roman numerals: XI XVII MCMXCVI (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Fall (autumn) of 1996 on a Sunday. 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 3,421 days or 9.37 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 348 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 14,778,929 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 246,315 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Scorpio
🐀 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 11, 17 and 1996, which reveal that your Life Path number is 8. Your zodiac sign is Scorpio with a ruling planet Pluto. Your birthstone is the Topaz and Citrine, and your birth flower is the Chrysanthemum.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Monday and your 30th birthday will be on a Tuesday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second will happen sometime on July 26, 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 November 17 in 1996 have an zodiac sign of Scorpio ♏. Scorpios are good leaders. They care about facts and asserting the truth, all the while being resourceful and passionate. They're trustworthy and will keep a secret when asked.
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 Scorpio is Pluto. 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.
Pluto represents where you feel powerless, where you want to take charge and feel more powerful, and where you experience great change. It's about the big events in your life, and getting rid of the old to make way for the new.If Pluto was retrograde when you were born, your inner beliefs may change over time.
If Pluto was direct when you were born, you have a lot of power that you can choose to use positively or negatively in your life.
🪐 Zodiac sign: Scorpio – ♏
🐀 Zodiac animal: Rat
🌌 Ruling Planet: Pluto ♇
🌎 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 November 17, 1996, your Life Path number is 8. The Life Path 8 suggests that you entered this plane armed to lead, direct, organize and govern. You are very ambitious and goal-oriented. Eights place emphasis on career, business, finances and authority. You are spiritual, but maintain a practicality and realism to your spirituality. The values of eights are authority, material things, success, while the challenges are to learn when exerting control is helpful - and when you're better off letting someone else take over.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "No Diggity" by Blackstreet. (Billboard Hot 100 – November 17, 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 "What's My Name?" by Rihanna feat. Drake. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift, and on your 21st birthday it was "Rockstar" by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage.
🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on November 17, 1996. We could not find a celebrity that shares a birthday with you. However, we update our database constantly, and invite you to check back later to see if we found someone with the same birthday..
🎄 Holidays on November 17
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 November 17th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on November 17, 1996.
Elizabeth I aged 25 ascends English throne upon death of her half sister Queen "Bloody" Mary.Congress holds its 1st session in Washington D.C. in an incomplete Capitol Building.
Ecuador and Venezuela separated from Greater Colombia.
David Livingstone becomes the first European to see Victoria Falls, in what is now Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Suez Canal in Egypt opens, linking Mediterranean and Red seas.
🏆 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 November 17, 1996 is Topaz and Citrine. Topaz symbolizes love and affection. Yellow topaz stones are associated with strengthening the mind, heart, and overall body. 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 November is Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemums are thought to bring good luck, happiness, and joy into the home.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'Age is a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.' - Mark Twain 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'You don't get older, you get better.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Hope your special day brings you all that your heart desires! Here's wishing you a day full of pleasant surprises!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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