1996 in Dutch television
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This is a list of Dutch television related events from 1996.
Events
- 3 March - Maxine & Franklin Brown are selected to represent Netherlands at the 1996 Eurovision Song Contest with their song "De eerste keer". They are selected to be the thirty-eighth Dutch Eurovision entry during Nationaal Songfestival held at Cinevideo Studio in Almere.
- Unknown - Edsilia Rombley wins the twelfth series of Soundmixshow, performing as Oleta Adams.
Debuts
- 11 March - Goudkust (1996-2001)
Television shows
1950s
- NOS Journaal (1956–present)
1970s
- Sesamstraat (1976–present)
1980s
- Jeugdjournaal (1981–present)
- Soundmixshow (1985-2002)
- Het Klokhuis (1988–present)
1990s
- Goede tijden, slechte tijden (1990–present)
Ending this year
Networks and services
Launches
| Network | Type | Launch date | Notes | Source |
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| Zomer TV | Cable television | 1 June | ||
| Sport 7 | Cable television | 18 August | ||
| Sci-Fi Channel | Cable television | 1 October | ||
| TV Gelderland | Cable television | 1 November |
Conversions and rebrandings
| Old network name | New network name | Type | Conversion Date | Notes | Source |
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| European Business News | CNBC Europe | Cable television | 11 March |
Closures
| Network | Type | End date | Notes | Sources |
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| Sport 7 | Cable and satellite | 8 December |
Births
Deaths
| Date | Name | Age | Cinematic Credibility |
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| 3 July | Pim Jacobs | 61 | Dutch pianist & TV presenter |