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US date format: 5/20/1996, UK date format: 20/5/1996
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Taurus (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 20, 1996).
Famous birthdays on this day include Brennan Benko and Caleda Cooper.
The number one song in US was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Fastlove by George Michael was #1 song in the UK.
DragonHeart, directed by Rob Cohen, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1996 while It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Hum Dono. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Azrael's Tear or 16 Tales.
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 | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 20, 1996 Events
What happened on May 20, 1996?
Historical Events
- Gay rights: The Supreme Court of the United States rules in Romer v. Evans against a law that would have prevented any city, town or county in the state of Colorado from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to protect the rights of gays and lesbians.
- The ''MV Bukoba'' sinks in Tanzanian waters in Lake Victoria, killing nearly 1,000 in one of Africa's worst maritime disasters.
- The Trappist Martyrs of Atlas are executed.
- Swede Göran Kropp reaches the Mount Everest summit alone without oxygen, after having bicycled there from Sweden.
- Members of the Armed Islamic Group in Algeria kill 7 French Trappist monks, after talks with French government concerning the imprisonment of several GIA sympathisers break down.
- Gay rights – Romer v. Evans: The Supreme Court of the United States rules against a law that prevents any city, town or county in the state of Colorado from taking any legislative, executive, or judicial action to protect the rights of homosexuals.
See also
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May 20, 1996 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on May 20, 1996?
Drummer.
Dancer.
Family Member.
YouTube Star.
Other May 20th famous birthdays
Italian volleyball player, a Bronze...
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American actor (d. 1997).
American actor (d. 1997).
How old am I?
If May 20, 1996 is your birthday you are 26 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on May 20.
May 20, 1996 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 20, 1996?
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English comic / actor (Dr Who, Worzel...
Dancer, dies at 37.
Prime Minister of Indian state of Tamil...
comedy scriptwriter, dies at age 65.
Journalist, dies at 96.
naval commander/civil engineer, dies at...
Other May 20th famous deaths
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American comedienne on stage and film...
French philosopher, the author of more...
![Lucy Gordon]()
British model and actress (Born 1980).
![Anton Diffring]()
Koblenz, Germany -- Actor (Assignment...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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DragonHeart
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Rob Cohen
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite
Country: United States of America
Hard Core Logo
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Bruce McDonald
Starring: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson
Echte Kerle
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Rolf Silber
Starring: Christoph M. Ohrt, Carin C. Tietze, Tim Bergmann, Oliver Stokowski
Eddie
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Rash
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins
Mission: Impossible
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 20, 1996? Which were the top hits on May 20, 1996?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
- Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
- 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
- Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
- Junior M.A.F.I.A. Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Get Money
- MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")
Top #5 Latin songs
- Cristian - Amarte A Ti
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Circo
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
- Enrique Iglesias - Por Amarte
- Voces Unidas - Puedes Llegar
Sport Games on May 20, 1996
NBA
American Basketball- Utah Jazz - Seattle SuperSonics : 87 - 91
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Duisburg - Chemnitz : 1 - 0
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
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1996?
- LIFE: LifeS Dream House
- Time: University of Oklahoma graduate students using Doppler radar to measure wind speeds in this tornado,
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9535
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.327
- Wired: Wired - May, 1996
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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It Takes A Village
By: Hillary Rodham Clinton
This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Primary Colors
By: Anonymous
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.
Timepiece
By: Richard Paul Evans
"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...
Absolute Power
By: David Baldacci
A man and woman fall in love behind a secret wall, in a highly guarded mansion located in a wealthy suburb of Virginia.
The Horse Whisperer
By: Nicholas Evans
#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 …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Azrael's Tear
16 Tales
Crazy Drake
Conquest of the New World
Casual Romance Club
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 20, 1996?
On May 20, 1996 several famous people were born including, Brennan Benko, Caleda Cooper, Michael Brown.
Which famous people died on May 20, 1996?
Famous people died on May 20, 1996 include, Jon Pertwee, Jack Wyngaard, John Pertwee.
What was the number one song in May 20, 1996?
The number one song in the week of May 20, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in US and Fastlove by George Michael in UK.
What were the top hits on May 20, 1996?
The top hits on May 20, 1996 were Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey, 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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