Friday May 10, 1996: on this day

May 10, 1996 was the 131st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 10, 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 10, 1996, who was born and died on May 10, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 10, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Breaking the Waves, directed by Lars von Trier), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 10th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 10, 1996?


May 10, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 131st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 10, 1996 can also be written as 5/10/1996 in the US and as 10/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 10, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 10, 1996:

  • Twister premieres
  • Two us marine helicopters collide during joint us and british war games.
  • 1996 everest disaster: a sudden storm engulfs mount everest with several climbing teams high on the mountain, leaving eight people dead. by the end of the month, at least four other climbers die in the worst season of fatalities on the mountain to date.
  • The australian government introduces a nationwide ban on the private possession of both automatic and semi-automatic rifles, in response to the port arthur massacre.
  • Vietnamese vietnamese boat people in hong kong, facing forced repatriation due to their classification as economic migrants rather than refugees, stage a protest at the whitehead detention centre.
  • A blizzard strikes mount everest, killing eight climbers by the next day.

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May 10, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 94 - 120
  • Seattle SuperSonics - Houston Rockets : 115 - 112

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Chemnitz : 3 - 1
  • Bochum - Wolfsburg : 0 - 0
  • Hannover - Wattenscheid : 3 - 0
  • Zwickau - Hertha : 3 - 1
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May 10, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 10th 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 10, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 10, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 10th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 10, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 10, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 10, 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 10, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 01:45 am and setting at 02:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1996.

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Who was born on May 10, 1996?


Famous people born on May 10, 1996:

  • Kateřina Siniaková

    Czech tennis player.

  • Tyus Jones

    American basketball player.

  • Sashalee Forbes
  • Domenico Frare
  • Sergio Gil Latorre
  • Chencho Gyeltshen
  • Naiz Hassan
  • Travin Howard
  • Karlo Lulić
  • Lucas Martínez Quarta
  • Kule Mbombo
  • Jean Carlos Silva Rocha
  • Taniela Tupou
  • Enrique Etcheverry
  • José Carlos Ramírez Suárez
  • Michael Fabbro
  • Blake Cashman
  • Martín Aguirregabiria

Whose famous birthday is on May 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 10th:

  • Sid Vicious
    Sid Vicious

    British punk rocker, with the "sex pistols" band.

  • Marie-France Pisier
    Marie-France Pisier

    French actress and director, born in vietnam to her father.

  • Marina Vlady
    Marina Vlady

    French actress and blond international star.

  • Wayne Dyer
    Wayne Dyer

    American motivational speaker and author of self-help.

  • Kenan Thompson
    Kenan Thompson

    Kenan thompson is an american actor best known for his work on the sketch comedy show saturday night live.

  • Emmanuelle Devos
    Emmanuelle Devos

    French actress, the daughter of marie henriau.

  • Rick Santorum
    Rick Santorum

    American republican party politician.

  • Ettore Scola
    Ettore Scola

    Italian director of film and tv.

  • Johanna ter Steege
    Johanna ter Steege

    Dutch actress.

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May 10, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 19 days old,

or 1455 weeks

or 10185 days old,

if you were born on May 10, 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 10, 1996?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 10, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 10, 1996.

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May 10, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 10, 1996:

  • Nicola Giordano
  • Ezio Triccoli
  • Stefano Jacomuzzi

What famous deaths happened on May 10th?

Famous deaths on May 10th:

  • Joan Crawford
    Joan Crawford

    Joan crawford was an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films such as 'mildred pierce' and 'whatever happened to baby...

  • Susan Oliver
    Susan Oliver

    American actress, one the most well-known faces on tv.

  • Sylvia Syms
    Sylvia Syms

    American jazz singer (born 1917).

  • Carol Haney
    Carol Haney

    Pantomime quiz: dancer dies at 35.

  • Deborah Walley
    Deborah Walley

    Bridgeport, connecticut -- actress (mothers in law, beach blanket).

  • Paul Revere

    American silversmith and patriot who alerted the colonial militia to the approach of British forces before the battles of Lexington and...

  • Mihailo Obrenović

    Ruler of Serbia known for modernizing the country.

  • Bassheva Rabinovitch

    Pioneering physicist who made significant advancements in quantum mechanics.

  • Lucion Benedict

    British physicist known for his research in quantum mechanics.

  • Hans Wyler

    Noted physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 10th

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May 10, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 10, 1996:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and South Korea.
  • The first possible day on which Pentecost may fall.
  • Akshaya Tritya in Hinduism.
  • Astronomy Day in the United States.
  • Birds' and Trees' Day in Hungary
  • Memorial Day of Blessed Damien of Moloka'i
  • Celebration of the Clandestine Retreat of Ma'at and Ra in Ancient Egypt.
  • Constitution Day in the Federated States of Micronesia.
  • Inauguration Day in South Africa.
  • Mania (mythology) in Ancient Rome.

Observances on May 10, 1996:

  • International Day of Argania

Saints celebrated on May 10, 1996:

  • Saint Gordianus
  • Saint Isidore the Laborer
  • Saint John of Avila
  • Saint Job
  • Saint Quaratus and Quintus
  • Saint Peter Van
  • Saint William of Pontoise
  • Saint Francis of Assisi
  • Saint Solange
  • Saint Epimachus
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May 10, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 10, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 10, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  2. - Tha Crossroads
  3. - Because You Loved Me youtube
  4. - Nobody Knows
  5. - Ironic

May 10, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 10, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. 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 10, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 10, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

May 10, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 10, 1996 was El Circo by Los Tigres del Norte, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 10, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 10, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Circo
  2. - Basta Ya!
  3. - Estoy Aqui
  4. - Amarte A Ti
  5. - De Repente

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May 10, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 10, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Lars von Trier

Starring: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr

Country: United States of America

Kansas City

Kansas City

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy

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

May 10, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 10, 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

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Release year: 1996

Written by:

Starring: Travis Draft

Country: United States of America

May 10, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 10, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot by Al Franken

Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot

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Swift, Rabelais and Twain are all great satirists. Here's the story: Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations. This is a brutal, but fair, look at America's biggest talk-show host and the rest the Republican right. Written …

Timepiece by Richard Paul Evans

Timepiece

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"Clockmakers and morticians must have the sharpest sense of priority - their lives should be spent daily in the observation of the unflagging march of time...

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 …

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

By:

Dilbert is the creator of the most popular comic strip in America (syndicated in almost 1000 newspapers). This author takes a look at corporate America's glorious lunacy.

The Beast From the East by R.L. Stine

The Beast From the East

By:

Ginger Wald wanders aimlessly through the woods along with her twin brothers. She wonders why the forest contains so many bizarre species of fauna and flora. Then, a group furry blue monsters calls them to join them in a deadly …

May 10, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 10, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chaos Overlords

Chaos Overlords

Platform: Windows, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: New World Computing

Avalon Hill's Advanced Civilization

Avalon Hill's Advanced Civilization

Platform: DOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Avalon Hill

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Daikaijuu Monogatari II

Platform: SNES

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Chaos Seed

Chaos Seed

Platform: Super Famicom[1] Sega Saturn

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Taito

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation, Game Boy Advance, Palm OS, Windows Mobile

Genre: Point-and-click adventure

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA THQ

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Who was the US President on May 10, 1996?

On May 10, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 10, 1996?

On May 10, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 10, 1996?

On May 10, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 10th?

May 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb (2002 to present): four hostages held in northern burkina faso are freed by french naval commandos. two french commandos were killed in the rescue operation. two frenchmen, who were kidnapped in benin may 1, and two women, one american and one south korean, were among those released.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the hamas-run ministry of health reports that 2,064 unarmed protesters were killed by live gunshots and 1,094 died from gas suffocation. [http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-05/11/c_137172334.htm (xinhuanet)senior hamas member yehiyeh sinwar suggests that tens of thousands of palestinian protestors may try to cross the border fence between israel and the gaza strip.
  • 2017 - Pope francis will canonize two children who saw fatima from visions.

Find out more about May 10th

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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.

Friday May 10, 1996