Tuesday May 21, 1996: on this day

May 21, 1996 was the 142nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 21, 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 21, 1996, who was born and died on May 21, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. DragonHeart, directed by Rob Cohen), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1996?


May 21, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1996 can also be written as 5/21/1996 in the US and as 21/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1996:

  • Blackout in many areas of queens, new york
  • Ken griffey jr, 26, is 8th youngest to hits 200 home runs
  • Auctions by bowers and merena sells the louis eliasberg us 1913 liberty head nickel for us$1.485 million, a record for a single coin at auction.
  • The trappist martyrs of atlas are executed.
  • The mv bukoba sinks in tanzanian waters on lake victoria, killing nearly 1,000.
  • The mv bukoba sinks in tanzanian waters in lake victoria, killing nearly 1,000 people in one of africa's worst maritime disasters.
  • The famous 1913 liberty head nickel owned by louis e. eliasberg becomes the first coin to top $1,000,000 at a u.s. auction.

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May 21, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Orlando Magic - Chicago Bulls : 88 - 93
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May 21, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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 21st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 21, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:04 am and setting at 11:32 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 21, 1996?


Famous people born on May 21, 1996:

  • Karen Khachanov

    Russian tennis player.

  • Josh Allen

    American football player.

  • Indy de Vroome

    Dutch tennis player.

  • Merveille Bokadi
  • Nikita Contini
  • Yannick Franke
  • Jalen Hudson
  • Sarina Koga
  • Kitija Laksa
  • Germaine Pratt
  • Kōnstantinos Provydakīs
  • Lionel Taminiaux
  • Dorukhan Toköz
  • Eric Traoré
  • Amir Bell
  • Jorge Benguché
  • Devin Cannady
  • Ivan Lobaj

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 21st

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May 21, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 8 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10174 days old,

if you were born on May 21, 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 21, 1996?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 1996.

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May 21, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1996:

  • Lash LaRue

    American actor and producer (b. 1917).

  • Paul Delph

    American keyboard player and producer zahara (b. 1996).

  • Villem Raam

    Estonian art historian, art critic and conservator (b. 1910).

  • Al "Lash" La Rue

    At 78, a cowboy actor (lashof the west), is killed.

  • Mary Perot Nichols

    Journalist dies at 79.

  • Peter Fletcher

    Music teacher dies at the age of 60.

  • Bobby Tulloch

    Ornithologist dies at the age of 67.

  • Eric Stuart Woord

    Archaeologist dies at the age of 83.

  • Laurence Dowdall

    Lawyer dies at the age of 91.

  • Fritz Ligges
  • Maurice Piot
  • Vladimir Beljakov
  • Federico Gentile
  • Raffaele Di Paco
  • Carlo Ferrari
  • Fernando Volio Jiménez

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Wilmina Fleming

    Renowned astronomer who made significant contributions to the field.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Tommaso Campanella

    Italian philosopher and poet known for his utopian work 'The City of the Sun'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 21st

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May 21, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1996:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1996:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1996:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 21, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tha Crossroads
  2. - You're The One
  3. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  4. - Get Money
  5. - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")

May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 1996 was Amarte A Ti by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 21, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

DragonHeart

DragonHeart

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rob Cohen

Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite

Country: United States of America

Hard Core Logo

Hard Core Logo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Starring: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson

Echte Kerle

Echte Kerle

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rolf Silber

Starring: Christoph M. Ohrt, Carin C. Tietze, Tim Bergmann, Oliver Stokowski

Eddie

Eddie

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Rash

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins

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

May 21, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

Primary Colors offers a fascinating and insightful look behind modern American politics. It is a hilarious, wise, dramatic story that features characters and events that are similar to some real-life people.

It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes A Village

By:

This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

The Rants by Dennis Miller

The Rants

By:

While I'm not going to go on a rant, The New York Times described Dennis Miller's The Rants as "a pleasant mix of profanity...that combines with wit...that."

Timepiece by Richard Paul Evans

Timepiece

By:

"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...

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.

May 21, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dark Savior

Dark Savior

Platform: Saturn

Genre: Platformer Puzzle Adventure Fighting

Publisher: Sega

Avara

Avara

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Ambrosia Software

16 Tales

16 Tales

Publisher: Lightspan

Diablo series

Diablo series

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Mac OS X, PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment Sierra Entertainment

FIST

FIST

Platform: Sega Saturn PlayStation

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Imagineer

history

Who was the US President on May 21, 1996?

On May 21, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1996?

On May 21, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1996?

On May 21, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

Find out more about May 21st

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.

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