What happened on Wednesday May 01, 1996?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1996:

• Chicago Bulls Defeat Miami Heat in NBA Playoffs The Chicago Bulls swept the Miami Heat 3-0 in the first round of the NBA Eastern Division playoffs, marking a significant moment for the Bulls and a rare early playoff exit for Heat head coach Pat Riley, who had not been eliminated in the opening round in 14 years.
• Yankees Player Sets Historic Hitting Record Gerald Williams made baseball history by becoming the first New York Yankees player since 1934 to record six hits in a single game, a remarkable individual achievement demonstrating exceptional batting performance.
• An Ideal Husband Broadway Revival Oscar Wilde's classic stage play 'An Ideal Husband' opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City, enjoying a successful run of 308 performances. The revival brought Wilde's witty social commentary and sharp dialogue back to the Broadway stage, showcasing the enduring appeal of his theatrical works.

Events in 1996

May 01, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 01, 1996

Newspapers from May. 01, 1996

May 01, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Chicago Bulls - Miami Heat : 112 - 91
• Cleveland Cavaliers - New York Knicks : 76 - 81
• San Antonio Spurs - Phoenix Suns : 93 - 94
• Utah Jazz - Portland Trail Blazers : 90 - 98

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Dusseldorf - St Pauli : 2 - 0
• FC Koln - Ein Frankfurt : 3 - 0
• Hamburg - M'gladbach : 2 - 1

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Ipswich - Huddersfield : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Arsenal - Liverpool : 0 - 0

May 01, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1996 can also be written as 5/1/1996 in the US and as 1/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

May 01, 1996 in May 1996 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1996:

• William Nylander

  Professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, known for his exceptional skating skills and offensive prowess in the NHL.

Famous people born in 1996

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May 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
2. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
3. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. Coolio - 1,2,3,4 (Sumptin' New)

May 01, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. George Michael - Fastlove
2. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Suggs & Louchie Lou / Michie One - Cecilia
5. 1996 Manchester United FA Cup Squad - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

May 01, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
2. SWV - You're The One
3. R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
4. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
5. D'Angelo - Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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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 01, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 01, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:04 pm and setting at 05:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 04, 1996 while the next full moon would come on May 03, 1996.

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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1996

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Someone born on May 01, 1996 is:

28 years 11 months old,

or 347 months and 22 days old,

or 1512 weeks

or 10584 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1996.

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