Wednesday May 08, 1996: on this day
May 08, 1996 was the 129th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 08, 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 08, 1996, who was born and died on May 08, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey), movies (e.g. Breaking the Waves, directed by Lars von Trier), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1996?
- May 08, 1996: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1996?
- May 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1996?
What day of the week was May 08, 1996?
May 08, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 08, 1996 can also be written as 5/8/1996 in the US and as 8/5/1996 in UK and Europe.
May 08, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1996:
- New york yankees' pitcher dwight gooden wins his first american league game beating detroit tigers 10-3.
- The keck ii telescope is dedicated in hawaii.
- Ugandan president yoweri museveni wins a landslide victory in the country's first direct presidential elections, securing 75% of the vote.
- 1996 everest disaster: a sudden storm engulfs mount everest with several climbing teams high on the mountain, leaving 8 dead. by the end of the month, at least 4 other climbers die in the worst season of fatalities on the mountain to date.
- The australian government introduces a nationwide ban on the private possession of both automatic and semi-automatic rifles, in response to the port arthur massacre.
- Vietnamese boat people in hong kong, facing forced repatriation due to their classification as economic migrants rather than refugees, stage a protest at the whitehead detention centre.
May 08, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 105 - 117
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Espanol - Oviedo : 5 - 0
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Panionios - Athinaikos : 1 - 2
May 08, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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May 08, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1996 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 11:52 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 08, 1996?
Famous people born on May 08, 1996:
- 6ix9ine
American rapper.
- Lucas Castel
Youtube star.
- Daniel Hernandez (Tekashi 6ix9ine)
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
- Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
- Don Rickles
Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
- Melissa Gilbert
Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
- Gary Glitter
Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
- Nora Arnezeder
French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
- David Attenborough
Naturalist and broadcaster in english.
- Lex Barker
American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Christina Cole
English actress.
- James Mitchum
Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
- Salome Jens
Milwaukee actor.
May 08, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 10 months old,
or 334 months and 21 days old,
or 1455 weeks and 2 days old,
or 10187 days old,
if you were born on May 08, 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 08, 1996?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 1996.
May 08, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1996:
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Larry Levis
American poet, author, and critic (b. 1946).
- Garth Williams
American illustrator (b. 1912).
- Luis Miguel Dominguín
Spanish bullfighter (b. 1926).
- Beryl Burton
English racing cyclist (d. 1996).
- Jane Cowan
Cello teacher dies at 80.
- Dominguin
Spanish bullfighter (born 1926).
- Luis Miguel
Mexican singer.
- Serge Chermayeff
At 95, architect/designer dies.
- Robert Le Béal
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
- George Peppard
American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
- Dirk Bogarde
He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- Barbara Payton
American actress, onscreen since 1940.
- Jeanne Cooper
Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
- Dennis Waterman
English actor and singer (b. 1948).
- Richard Derr
Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Zeki Alasya
Prominent Turkish actor and director.
May 08, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1996:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1996:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1996:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 08, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 08, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Fastlove
- Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
- Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
- Suggs & Louchie Lou / Michie One - Cecilia
- 1996 Manchester United FA Cup Squad - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)
May 08, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 08, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 08, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 1996 was El Circo by Los Tigres del Norte, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 08, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Circo
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
- Shakira - Estoy Aqui
- Cristian - Amarte A Ti
- Soraya - De Repente
May 08, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 08, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:
May 08, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 08, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 08, 1996?
On May 08, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1996?
On May 08, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1996?
On May 08, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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.