| Most Popular Baby Names Word Search Puzzle 1996 |
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Girls: 1. Emily 2. Jessica 3. Ashley 4. Sarah 5. Samantha 6. Taylor 7. Hannah 8. Alexis 9. Rachel 10. Elizabeth Boys: 1. Michael 2. Matthew 3. Jacob 4. Christopher 5. Joshua 6. Nicholas 7. Tyler 8. Brandon 9. Austin 10. Andrew Click here to print. Click here for the answer key. The year 1996 was notable for significant events across politics, science, and culture, influencing global dynamics and shaping the future. "So tell me what you want, what you really, really want!" Apparently, 1996 wanted baby girls named Emily. Emily came from third place to unseat Jessica as the number one name for baby girls! Emily would top the list until 2008, when it was knocked down to third place, as Emma took the top spot. In politics, the re-election of Bill Clinton as President of the United States on November 5 was a key event. Clinton's victory over Republican challenger Bob Dole secured him a second term, emphasizing his administration's focus on economic growth and welfare reform. Internationally, the signing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) on September 24 marked a major step towards global disarmament. The treaty aimed to ban all nuclear explosions, establishing a framework for monitoring and verification to ensure compliance, although it has yet to enter into force. In the realm of science and technology, 1996 saw the first successful cloning of a mammal from an adult somatic cell. Dolly the sheep was born on July 5, marking a breakthrough in genetic engineering and sparking ethical debates about cloning and biotechnology's future implications. The world of entertainment saw the release of significant films like Independence Day and The English Patient, the latter of which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. The music scene was dominated by the rise of pop and alternative rock, with bands like the Spice Girls and Oasis achieving international fame. In sports, the Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 19 to August 4. The games were notable for the Centennial Olympic Park bombing, which resulted in two deaths and highlighted ongoing security concerns at major international events. The year 1996 was full of political milestones, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural phenomena that left a lasting impact on the global stage. You can't "Un-Break My Heart" that 1996 is long gone. |
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