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US date format: 5/9/1996, UK date format: 9/5/1996
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 9, 1996).
Famous birthdays on this day include Noah Centineo and Mary Mouser.
The number one song in US was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey. Fastlove by George Michael was #1 song in the UK.
Breaking the Waves, directed by Lars von Trier, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1996 while Shadows Of The Empire by Steve Perry was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Hum Dono. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III or The Gene Machine.
The US president was Bill Clinton (Democrat), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of May 09, 1996?
Holidays
- Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
- Our Lady of Flanders
- Saint Tudi
- Saint Pachomius (died 346)
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Events
- South Africa's National Party pulls out of the coalition government formed two years earlier, and the African National Congress assumes full political control.
- Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni wins a landslide victory in the country's first direct presidential elections, securing 75% of the vote.
Famous Birthday
Who was born on May 09, 1996?
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TV Actor.
TV Actress.
Pop Singer.
Estonian footballer.
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Famous Deaths
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Breaking the Waves
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Lars von Trier
Starring: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr
Country: United States of America
Kansas City
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy
Twister
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Jan de Bont
Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz
Country: United States of America
Ridicule
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Patrice Leconte
Starring: Charles Berling, Jean Rochefort, Fanny Ardant, Judith Godrèche
The Van
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 09, 1996?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
- Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
- Alanis Morissette - Ironic
Top #5 songs in the UK
- 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)
Top #5 R&B songs
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
- SWV - You're The One
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
- R. Kelly Featuring Ronald Isley - Down Low (Nobody Has To Know)
Top #5 Latin songs
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Circo
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
- Shakira - Estoy Aqui
- Cristian - Amarte A Ti
- Soraya - De Repente
Sport Games on May 09, 1996
NBA
American Basketball- Utah Jazz - San Antonio Spurs : 77 - 88
Division 2
Football (United Kingdom)- Brighton - York : 1 - 3
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Buzzkill
Release year: 1996
Written by: Dave Sheridan
Starring: Travis Draft
Country: United States of America
How old am I?
If May 09, 1996 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1996?
- LIFE: LifeS Dream House
- Time: John & Jacqueline Kennedy with daughter Caroline in Hyannis Port, 1958
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9533
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.325
- Wired: Wired - May, 1996
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Shadows Of The Empire
By: Steve Perry
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.
In The Presence Of The Enemy
By: Elizabeth George
Dennis Luxford, tabloid editor and "king of sleaze", is renowned for uncovering the sins and scandals in people in high-ranking positions.
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.
Spring Collection
By: Judith Krantz
PASSION...In a tale as timely as Scruples, as compelling as Dazzle, as intriguing as Mistral's Daughter, Judith Krantz launches three innocentbeauties on the city of fashion and love....SCANDAL...It's
Simple Abundance
By: Sarah Ban Breathnach
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROver 7,000,000 copies sold in over 30 languages
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III
The Gene Machine
Donkey Kong Land 2
Eradicator
Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 09, 1996?
On May 09, 1996 several famous people were born including, Noah Centineo, Mary Mouser, Caroline Costa.
Which famous people died on May 09, 1996?
Famous people died on May 09, 1996 include, Gustave Gingras.
What was the number one song in May 09, 1996?
The number one song in the week of May 09, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey in US and Fastlove by George Michael in UK.
What were the top hits on May 09, 1996?
The top hits on May 09, 1996 were Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion in US and Fastlove by George Michael, Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit by Gina G, Return Of The Mack by Mark Morrison in UK.
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