Thursday May 09, 1996: on this day

May 09, 1996 was the 130th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 09, 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 09, 1996, who was born and died on May 09, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 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 9th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1996?


May 09, 1996 was a Thursday and it was the 130th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1996 can also be written as 5/9/1996 in the US and as 9/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1996:

  • 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.

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May 09, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Utah Jazz - San Antonio Spurs : 77 - 88

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - York : 1 - 3
zodiac

May 09, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th 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 09, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 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 9th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 09, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

44%

The moon phase on May 09, 1996 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 01:00 pm.

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 09, 1996?


Famous people born on May 09, 1996:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Mary Mouser

    Tv actress.

  • Caroline Costa

    Pop singer.

  • Collins Key

    Entrepreneur known for his magic and illusion performances on social media.

  • Mikayla

    Mikayla Mounsey is an actress known for her roles in various TV shows and films.

  • Grace Reid

    Scottish diver.

  • Saron Läänmäe

    Estonian footballer.

  • Oro Mensah
  • Derrick Nnadi
  • Wes Martin
  • Adam Ťoupalík
  • Florin Ștefan
  • Chevron McLean
  • Abdulrašid Sadulaev
  • Drew Urquhart
  • Aníbal Chalá
  • Adonis Diaz

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

  • Dana Perino
    Dana Perino

    American politician and journalist 27th white house press secretary.

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May 09, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 19 days old,

or 1455 weeks

or 10185 days old,

if you were born on May 09, 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 09, 1996?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 09, 1996.

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May 09, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1996:

  • Luciano Angeloni
  • Ferdinando D'Ambrosio
  • Václav Kokštejn
  • Gustave Gingras

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 9th

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May 09, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1996:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1996:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 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 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1996 was Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 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:

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

May 09, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 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:

  1. - Fastlove
  2. - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - Cecilia
  5. - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

May 09, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 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 09, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 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:

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

May 09, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 09, 1996 was El Circo by Los Tigres del Norte, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 09, 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:

  1. - El Circo
  2. - Basta Ya!
  3. - Estoy Aqui
  4. - Amarte A Ti
  5. - De Repente

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May 09, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Breaking the Waves

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

Kansas City

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Robert Altman

Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Miranda Richardson, Harry Belafonte, Michael Murphy

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

May 09, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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

Buzzkill

Buzzkill

Release year: 1996

Written by:

Starring: Travis Draft

Country: United States of America

May 09, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach

Simple Abundance

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROver 7,000,000 copies sold in over 30 languages

Timepiece by Richard Paul Evans

Timepiece

By:

"Clockmakers and morticians must have the sharpest sense of priority - their lives should be spent daily in the observation of the unflagging march of time...

A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen

A 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul

By:

Stories can be one of the most powerful tools for teaching, especially when they teach us about love, loss, respect, and values.

In The Presence Of The Enemy by Elizabeth George

In The Presence Of The Enemy

By:

Dennis Luxford, tabloid editor and "king of sleaze", is renowned for uncovering the sins and scandals in people in high-ranking positions.

Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot by Al Franken

Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot

By:

Swift, Rabelais and Twain are all great satirists. Here's the story: Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations. This is a brutal, but fair, look at America's biggest talk-show host and the rest the Republican right. Written …

May 09, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Traditional baseball simulation

Publisher: Hect[1]

2Xtreme

2Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Aquarium

Aquarium

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Excellent System

Bottom of the 9th

Bottom of the 9th

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

history

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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

Find out more about May 9th

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.

Thursday May 9, 1996