Thursday May 02, 1996: on this day

May 02, 1996 was the 123rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 02, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1996, who was born and died on May 02, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Twister, directed by Jan de Bont), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1996?


May 02, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1996 can also be written as 5/2/1996 in the US and as 2/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 02, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1996 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:10 pm and setting at 06:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Who was born on May 02, 1996?


Famous people born on May 02, 1996:

  • Cam Benson

    Cam benson is a former vine star known for his comedic sketches and relatable content.

  • Schuyler Bailar

    Schuyler Bailar is the first openly transgender NCAA Division I swimmer.

  • Cohen Bramall

    Professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Colchester United.

  • Cherprang Areekul

    Thai singer.

  • Julian Brandt

    German footballer.

  • Connor Hutcherson

    Family member.

  • Jules Dang-Akodo
  • Jannik Dehm
  • Kady
  • Klaudia Kardasz
  • Mykola Matvijenko
  • Lisa Mayer
  • Silvia Semeraro
  • Wesley Sena
  • Thembi Kgatlana
  • Ardit Krymi
  • D'Mitrik Trice
  • Benjamín Kuscevic
  • Anton Belov
  • Monique Billings

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 2nd

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May 02, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 27 days old,

or 1456 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10193 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1996?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 02, 1996.

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May 02, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1996:

  • Emile Habiby

    Emile Habiby was a Palestinian novelist and playwright who is considered one of the most important Arab writers of the 20th century.

  • Jim Brown

    Renowned African-American boxer who held the world heavyweight title.

  • Peter John Swales

    At 63, the chairman of a football club dies.

  • Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas

    Houghton, a civil servant, is 97 years old.

  • Gaetano Illuminati
  • Hamlet Mxit'aryan
  • Teopisto Valderrama Alberto
  • Danny Kamekona
  • María Luisa Ponte

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1996:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1996:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1996:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  2. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  3. - Nobody Knows
  4. - Ironic
  5. - 1,2,3,4 (Sumptin' New)

May 02, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Fastlove
  2. - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - Cecilia
  5. - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

May 02, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  2. - You're The One
  3. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  4. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  5. - Lady

May 02, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1996 was Experiencia Religiosa by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 02, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 02, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Experiencia Religiosa
  2. - Estoy Aqui
  3. - El Circo
  4. - Basta Ya!
  5. - Un Millon De Rosas

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May 02, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Twister

Twister

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jan de Bont

Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz

Country: United States of America

Ridicule

Ridicule

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Patrice Leconte

Starring: Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche

The Van

The Van

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell

Last Dance

Last Dance

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher

The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg

May 02, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hum Dono

Hum Dono

Release year: 1996

Directed by: B. S. Glaad

Tattoon Master

Tattoon Master

Release year: 1996

Recovery

Recovery

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Marcus Scott

The Dana Carvey Show

The Dana Carvey Show

Release year: 1996

Directed by: John Fortenberry

May 02, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …

Moonlight Becomes You by Mary Higgins Clark

Moonlight Becomes You

By:

Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark is a thriller about a woman who wants to discover the truth behind the death of her stepmother.

In The Presence Of The Enemy by Elizabeth George

In The Presence Of The Enemy

By:

Dennis Luxford, tabloid editor and "king of sleaze", is renowned for uncovering the sins and scandals in people in high-ranking positions.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

By:

The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The Horse Whisperer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis full name is Tom Booker. His voice can soothe wild horses and his touch can heal broken spirits. Annie Graves, a mother of two, has traveled across continents to Montana's Booker Ranch to help her …

May 02, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

DragonRealms

DragonRealms

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X (Game is a text game, played using a custom client based on Windows telnet architecture.)

Genre: MMORPG, MUD

DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure

DoReMi Fantasy: Milon's DokiDoki Adventure

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Air Attack

Air Attack

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Comad

Blast Chamber

Blast Chamber

Platform: DOS, PlayStation, Saturn

Genre: Action

Publisher: Activision

Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse

Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse

Platform: Macintosh Windows Linux Steam Android iOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Humongous Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1996?

On May 02, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1996?

On May 02, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1996?

On May 02, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

history

What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for May 1996?

May 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1996 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 2, 1996