Friday May 17, 1996: on this day

May 17, 1996 was the 138th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 17, 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 17, 1996, who was born and died on May 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 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 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 17, 1996?


May 17, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1996 can also be written as 5/17/1996 in the US and as 17/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1996:

  • Alicia machado, 18, of venezuela crowned 45th miss universe.
  • 28 ampndash atal bihari vajpayee, leader of the bharatiya janata party, is elected the new prime minister of india, replacing p. v. narasimha rao of the indian national congress. however, the party does not receive an overall majority and vajpayee resigns 13 days later rather than face a no confidence vote, and is replaced by the united front, led deve gowda.
  • Atal bihari vajpayee, leader of the bharatiya janata party, is elected as prime minister of india, replacing p. v. narasimha rao of the indian national congress. however, the party does not receive an overall majority and vajpayee resigns thirteen days later rather than face a no confidence vote, and is replaced by the united front leader, deve gowda.

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May 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:54 am and setting at 09:15 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 17, 1996?


Famous people born on May 17, 1996:

  • Ryan Ochoa

    American teen actor.

  • Sam King

    Youtube star.

  • Nicolò Diana
  • Paul Ferenciac
  • Tuomas Hirvonen
  • Vukašin Jovanović
  • Abbas Abubakar Abbas
  • Frank Ragnow
  • Regi Lushkja
  • Youcef Atal

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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May 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 7 days old,

or 1457 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10204 days old,

if you were born on May 17, 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 17, 1996?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 17, 1996.

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May 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1996:

  • Willis Conover

    Renowned for hosting the 'Music USA' program on Voice of America.

  • Scott Brayton

    American race car driver (born 1959).

  • Willi Daume

    Olympic organizer, who dies at the age of 82.

  • Johnny Watson (Guitar)
  • Emanuele Lisi
  • Ali Shah di Terengganu
  • Kevin Gilbert
  • Luigi Buzio
  • Johnny Guitar Watson
  • Mary Haas
  • Johnny Watson

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

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May 17, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1996:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1996:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1996:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 1996 was Basta Ya! by Olga Tanon, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shadows Of The Empire by Steve Perry

Shadows Of The Empire

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Shadows of Empire reveals the dark outlines of a criminal plot that lurks behind the scenes of the movies. It is ruled over by a new character.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

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Stella Payne, forty-two years old, is divorced, an investment analyst of high power, and a mother to Quincy, eleven years old. She does it all, and she's not able to do it. This includes Little League carpool duties, portfolio analysis, …

Hitler'S Willing Executioners by Daniel Jonah Goldhagen

Hitler'S Willing Executioners

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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.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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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 …

First King Of Shannara by Terry Brooks

First King Of Shannara

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The First War of the Races had seen the Druids at Paranor become horrified at the misuse of magic. They devoted their time to the study of the ancient sciences.

May 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle Garegga

Battle Garegga

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn

Genre: Manic shooter

Publisher: JP Eighting; JP Electronic Arts (SS); NA Fabtek; EU Tuning; HK Metrotainment

Blazing Dragons

Blazing Dragons

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Crystal Dynamics

Final Doom

Final Doom

Platform: MS-DOS, Windows 95, Macintosh, PlayStation

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: GT Interactive

Down in the Dumps

Down in the Dumps

Platform: MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Philips Media

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Decathlon

Publisher: Dallas Multimedia

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1996?

On May 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1996?

On May 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1996?

On May 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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.

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