1996 Age Calculator: See How Old You Would Be and Key Events!

People born in 1996 would be 29 years old today. They've experienced 29 years of significant changes! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 1996, Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal. The Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia.

What Major Happened in 1996?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 1996 when you were 29 years old.

  1. Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell, was born.
  2. The Nintendo 64 video game console was released.
  3. The Tamagotchi virtual pet toy was released.
  4. The European Union (EU) adopted the euro as its official currency in principle.
  5. The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
  6. The United States launched the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft, which successfully landed on Mars.
  7. The Spice Girls released their debut single, 'Wannabe,' launching them to international fame.
  8. The Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, United States.
  9. The first version of the Adobe Flash Player was released.
  10. The United States launched the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft, which successfully landed on Mars.

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