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May 31, 1996 was the 152nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 1996, who was born and died on May 31, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. The Rock, directed by Michael Bay), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1996?
- May 31, 1996: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1996?
- May 31, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1996?
What day of the week was May 31, 1996?
May 31, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1996:
- Mark van thillo and abigail alling, former biospherian win $100,000 lawsuit against biospheric development for space biospheres ventures.
- June ndash iraq disarmament crisis: as iraq continues to refuse inspectors access to a number of sites, the u.s. fails in its attempt to build support for military action against iraq in the un security council.
May 31, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1996 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 05:26 am.
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 31, 1996?
Famous people born on May 31, 1996:
- Montravious McRae
Talented shooting guard with a strong presence on the court.
- Normani Kordei Hamilton
American singer.
- Brandon Smith
New zealand rugby league player.
- Ava Lane
Tv actress.
- Normani Kordei
- Sveva Gerevini
- John Hightower
- Anderson Julio
- Luan Leite da Silva
- Kendale McCullum
- Abdullah Kazim
- Normani
- Arianna Rocca
- Kirara Shiraishi
- María Vilas Vidal
- Simone Scuffet
- Joachim Andersen
- Taylor Agost
- Rassambek Akhmatov
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 10 months old,
or 334 months and 18 days old,
or 1454 weeks and 6 days old,
or 10184 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1996?
There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 1996.
May 31, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1996:
- Timoth Leary
American psychologist and advocate for psychedelic drugs.
- Timothy Francis Leary
Professor at harvard and lsd guru, who died of cancer in 1975 (born 1920).
- Elsbeary Hobbs
Singer, dies at 59.
- Neela Sanjiva Reddy
President of india (1977-1982), dies.
- Peter Gordon Dorrell
Archaeologist/photographer, dies at age 68.
- Colin Morris
Playwright/documentary filmmaker, dies at age 80.
- Luciano Lama
- Evelyn Lovequist
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1996:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1996:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
- Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
- Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason
May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1996 was Three Lions by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
- Fugees - Killing Me Softly
- Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
- Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
- SWV - You're The One
- MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")
- Jodeci - Get On Up
- Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")
May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 1996 was Por Amarte by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 31, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Por Amarte
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Circo
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
- Cristian - Amarte A Ti
- Voces Unidas - Puedes Llegar
May 31, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Rock
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Michael Bay
Starring: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer
Country: United States of America
A Summer's Tale
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Melvil Poupaud, Amanda Langlet, Gwenaëlle Simon, Aurelia Nolin
Emma
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Douglas McGrath
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming
Chaahat
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Mahesh Bhatt
Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Shah Rukh Khan, Pooja Bhatt, Anupam Kher
Coyote Run
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Shimon Dotan
Starring: Michael Paré, Macha Grenon, Peter Greene, Michel Perron
May 31, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 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
Release year: 1996
Directed by: B. S. Glaad
Tattoon Master
Release year: 1996
Recovery
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Marcus Scott
The Dana Carvey Show
Release year: 1996
Directed by: John Fortenberry
L.A. Firefighters
Release year: 1996
Country: United States of America
May 31, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Dilbert Principle
By: Scott Adams
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.
Primary Colors
By: Anonymous
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.
Sudden Prey
By: John Sandford
Lucas Davenport, a male bank robber, killed the crime spree when he shot-out. It's only the beginning because Lucas Davenport's husband won't let Lucas (or anyone) go.
Moonlight Becomes You
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark is a thriller about a woman who wants to discover the truth behind the death of her stepmother.
The Rants
By: Dennis Miller
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."
May 31, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chaos Overlords
BS Super Mario USA Power Challenge
Captain Quazar
Eggerland Episode 0: Quest of Lala
Die Hard Trilogy
Who was the US President on May 31, 1996?
On May 31, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1996?
On May 31, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1996?
On May 31, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
