What happened on Friday May 17, 1996?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1996:

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Brief Prime Ministership Atal Bihari Vajpayee, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, was elected as Prime Minister of India, replacing P. V. Narasimha Rao. However, due to lack of an overall majority, he resigned after just 13 days and was replaced by United Front leader Deve Gowda.
• Megan's Law Signed U.S. President Bill Clinton signed Megan's Law, which mandated that law enforcement officials notify local schools, day-care centers, and residents about registered sex offenders in their communities, enhancing public safety awareness.
• Death of Johnny 'Guitar' Watson Legendary blues musician Johnny 'Guitar' Watson tragically died of a heart attack while performing live at Yokohama's Blues Cafe at the age of 61, marking a significant loss for the music world.
• Alicia Machado Crowned Miss Universe Venezuelan beauty Alicia Machado, aged 18, was crowned the 45th Miss Universe, representing her country on the international stage.
• Kevin Gilbert: American Musician and Composer Kevin Gilbert was an American musician, composer, and record producer born in 1966, known for his significant contributions to the music industry.
• Rusi Modi: Cricket Player's Passing Rusi Modi, a notable Indian cricket player who scored 736 runs in ten post-war Tests for India, passed away on this date.
• Cricket Match: Leicestershire vs Worcestershire In a notable cricket match between Leicestershire and Worcestershire, the team scored 320 runs for the 5th wicket, demonstrating impressive batting performance.

Events in 1996

May 17, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 17, 1996

Newspapers from May. 17, 1996

May 17, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1996 can also be written as 5/17/1996 in the US and as 17/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1996 in May 1996 calendar

Famous people died on May 17, 1996:

• Willis Conover

  Legendary jazz broadcaster who hosted 'Music USA' on Voice of America, significantly influencing global jazz appreciation during the Cold...

• Johnny Watson (Guitar)

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on May 17th

May 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
4. Alanis Morissette - Ironic
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

May 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. SWV - You're The One
3. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
4. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
5. MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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May 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:54 am and setting at 09:15 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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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1996

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Someone born on May 17, 1996 is:

28 years 11 months old,

or 347 months and 6 days old,

or 1509 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10568 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1996.

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