Thursday May 16, 1996: on this day

May 16, 1996 was the 137th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1996, who was born and died on May 16, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. Mission: Impossible, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1996?


May 16, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1996 can also be written as 5/16/1996 in the US and as 16/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1996:

  • Sammy sosa is first chicago cubs player to hit two homeruns in one inning.

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May 16, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • San Antonio Spurs - Utah Jazz : 81 - 108

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • F Koln - Leipzig : 2 - 1
  • Hertha - Meppen : 1 - 4
  • Unterhaching - Bochum : 4 - 2
  • Wattenscheid - Lubeck : 2 - 3
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May 16, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 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 16th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:15 am and setting at 08:21 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 16, 1996?


Famous people born on May 16, 1996:

  • Gardner Minshew

    Gardner Minshew is a talented NFL quarterback known for his impressive performances.

  • Louisa Chirico

    American tennis player.

  • Benjamin Demir
  • Huang Huidan
  • Lucas Kal
  • José Mauri
  • Josh Allen
  • Giacomo Perini
  • Florian Rieder
  • Leicy Santos
  • Alex Valera
  • Charvarius Ward
  • Márcio Almeida de Oliveira

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 12 days old,

or 1454 weeks

or 10178 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1996?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 1996.

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May 16, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1996:

  • Jeremy Michael Boorda

    American admiral (b. 1939).

  • Edward McInnes

    German scholar, dies at age 60.

  • Mike Jeremy Boorda

    At 57, chief of naval operations (us navy) commits suicide.

  • Pierre Debizet

    At 72, a resistance fighter/special agent dies.

  • Edgar Ortenberg
  • Danilo Alvim Faria

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1996:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1996:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1996:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 16, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. 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 16, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. 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. - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")

May 16, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 1996 was Basta Ya! by Olga Tanon, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 16, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny

Country: United States of America

Tierra

Tierra

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julio Medem

Starring: Carmelo Gómez, Emma Suárez, Karra Elejalde, Silke

Spy Hard

Spy Hard

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rick Friedberg

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Charles Durning, Marcia Gay Harden

Over the Wire

Over the Wire

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Fred Olen Ray

Starring: David Christensen, Landon Hall, Shauna O'Brien, Keith Lewis

Killer Barbys

Killer Barbys

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jesús Franco

Starring: Santiago Segura, Mariangela Giordano, Aldo Sambrell, Charlie S. Chaplin

May 16, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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 16, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bad As I Wanna Be by Dennis Rodman with Tim Keown

Bad As I Wanna Be

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It was a wild ride inside Dennis Rodman's glowing head--the NBA's greatest rebounder, and America's most outspoken athlete. Sports Illustrated sold more copies than any other issue in ten years (except for the swimsuit issue).

Big Girls Don'T Cry by Connie Briscoe

Big Girls Don'T Cry

By:

Connie Briscoe, the bestselling author of Big Girls Don't Cry (Sisters and Lovers), examines the challenges faced by a young black woman who wants to succeed professionally and personally.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

By:

240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

Knee Deep In Paradise by Brett Butler

Knee Deep In Paradise

By:

Grace Under Fire, the ABC-TV series that stars Grace the Star, tells the story of her childhood in South, as the daughter to an absent, alcoholic father. She also discusses her experiences with domestic abuse and how they helped her.

Hitler'S Willing Executioners by Daniel Jonah Goldhagen

Hitler'S Willing Executioners

By:

Hitler's Willing Executioners is a work of paramount importance, as authoritative and explosive as it is. It will change the way we see the Holocaust and Germany during the Nazi period.

May 16, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Defender 2000

Defender 2000

Platform: Atari Jaguar

Genre: Shooter

Robotron: 2084

Robotron: 2084

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Conquest of the New World

Conquest of the New World

Platform: MS-DOS, Mac OS

Genre: Turn-based strategy game

Publisher: Interplay Entertainment

CyberJudas

CyberJudas

Platform: PC (DOS)

Genre: Presidential simulation game

Publisher: Merit Studios

Fantasy General

Fantasy General

Platform: DOS

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc. Mindscape GOG Ltd

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 1996?

On May 16, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1996?

On May 16, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1996?

On May 16, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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 16, 1996