Wednesday May 01, 1996: on this day

May 01, 1996 was the 122nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 01, 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 01, 1996, who was born and died on May 01, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Twister, directed by Jan de Bont), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1996?


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.

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May 01, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1996:

  • Ideal husband opens at barrymore theater nyc for 308 performances
  • Gerald williams is first new york yankees' player since 1934 to get six hits in a game.

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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
zodiac

May 01, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st 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 01, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 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 1st, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 01, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 01, 1996 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on May 01, 1996?


Famous people born on May 01, 1996:

  • Ajene Harris

    American football cornerback known for his skills on the field.

  • Kameron Chatman

    Kameron Chatman is a professional basketball player.

  • Daniel Saifiti

    Australian-fijian rugby league player.

  • Jacob Saifiti

    Australian-fijian rugby league player.

  • Christopher J. Alexis Jr.

    Grenadian road cyclist.

  • Michael Seaton

    Jamaican footballer.

  • William Nylander

    Canadian-swedish ice hockey player.

  • Sydney Imbeau

    Tv actress.

  • Luca Palmiero
  • Michela Rucli
  • Souleymane Koné
  • Gladys Mbabazi
  • Islam Gaber
  • Nate Grimes
  • Gustav Iden
  • François Kamano
  • Danique Kerkdijk

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 11 months old,

or 335 months and 23 days old,

or 1460 weeks

or 10220 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 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 01, 1996?

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 01, 1996.

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May 01, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1996:

  • Waverly Lewis

    Waverly Lewis was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature.

  • Asher Wallfish

    Journalist dies at 67.

  • Ivo Rudolph Jarosy

    Film scholar/exhibitor dies at the age of 74.

  • William Mitchell Byers

    Musician, who dies at 79 years old.

  • Luana Patten

    American actress (born 1938).

  • Enzo Garavoglia
  • Herbert Brownell
  • Raffaele Guaita
  • Eric Houghton
  • Lionel Boulet

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 1st

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May 01, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1996:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1996:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

May 01, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 01, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always Be My Baby youtube
  2. - You're The One
  3. - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
  4. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  5. - Lady

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 1996 was Experiencia Religiosa by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 01, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Experiencia Religiosa
  2. - Estoy Aqui
  3. - El Circo
  4. - Basta Ya!
  5. - Un Millon De Rosas

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May 01, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Twister

Twister

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jan de Bont

Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz

Country: United States of America

Ridicule

Ridicule

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Patrice Leconte

Starring: Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche

The Van

The Van

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell

Last Dance

Last Dance

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher

The Great White Hype

The Great White Hype

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Reginald Hudlin

Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Peter Berg

May 01, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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 01, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moonlight Becomes You by Mary Higgins Clark

Moonlight Becomes You

By:

Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark is a thriller about a woman who wants to discover the truth behind the death of her stepmother.

Shadows Of The Empire by Steve Perry

Shadows Of The Empire

By:

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.

The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans

The Horse Whisperer

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHis full name is Tom Booker. His voice can soothe wild horses and his touch can heal broken spirits. Annie Graves, a mother of two, has traveled across continents to Montana's Booker Ranch to help her …

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.

And This Too Shall Pass by E. Lynn Harris

And This Too Shall Pass

By:

A stellar quarterback, an ambitious sportscaster. What happens when rising stars meet? In And This Too Shall Pass Harris takes us inside the locker rooms of Chicago and into the newsrooms where four

May 01, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Tactical RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

Contra: Legacy of War

Contra: Legacy of War

Platform: PlayStation Saturn

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Konami of America

Deadly Tide

Deadly Tide

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Rail shooter

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

Platform: Nintendo 64 Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action

Publisher: Nintendo (N64) LucasArts (PC)

Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition

Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition

Platform: Sega Saturn, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1996?

On May 01, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1996?

On May 01, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1996?

On May 01, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

Find out more about May 1st

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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