Monday May 20, 1996: on this day

May 20, 1996 was the 141st day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 20, 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 20, 1996, who was born and died on May 20, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. DragonHeart, directed by Rob Cohen), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1996?


May 20, 1996 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1996 can also be written as 5/20/1996 in the US and as 20/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1996:

  • Civil 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.

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May 20, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Utah Jazz - Seattle SuperSonics : 87 - 91

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Duisburg - Chemnitz : 1 - 0
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May 20, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 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 20, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 10:51 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 20, 1996?


Famous people born on May 20, 1996:

  • Caleda Cooper

    Caleda cooper is a talented dancer known for her captivating performances and innovative choreography.

  • Brennan Benko

    Brennan benko is a drummer known for his work with several popular rock bands.

  • Brian Kelly

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Mary Robertson

    Family member.

  • Alexa Mae

    Youtube star.

  • Michael Brown
  • Robert Skov
  • Kimia Yousofi
  • Niek Kimmann
  • Maciej Bojanowski
  • Byron Cowart
  • Antonio Fuoco
  • Abudushalamu Abudurexiti
  • Marshon Lattimore
  • Scottie Lindsey
  • Anatolij Nurijev
  • Fitina Omborenga
  • Seth Paintsil
  • Pidor Samoeun

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 8 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10174 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 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 20, 1996?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 20, 1996.

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May 20, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1996:

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Eulla Carlson

    Canadian politician who was the first woman to be elected mayor of a major city in Canada.

  • Janaki Ramachandran

    Janaki Ramachandran is an Indian physicist who has made contributions to the field of solid-state physics and materials science.

  • George Malcolm Thomson

    Journalist dies at 96.

  • Eric Davidson

    Comedy scriptwriter dies at 65.

  • Jack Wyngaard

    Dancer dies at 37.

  • Julius Marmur

    Biochemist/geneticist, dies at age 70.

  • Lewis B Combs

    Naval commander/civil engineer, dies at age 101.

  • Filiberto Manzo
  • Willi Daume
  • Jean-Jacques Delbo

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1996:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1996:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1996:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 20, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 20, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 20, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 20, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tha Crossroads
  2. - You're The One
  3. - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
  4. - Get Money
  5. - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")

May 20, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 20, 1996 was Amarte A Ti by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 20, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 20, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Amarte A Ti
  2. - El Circo
  3. - Basta Ya!
  4. - Por Amarte
  5. - Puedes Llegar

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May 20, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

DragonHeart

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

Hard Core Logo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Starring: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson

Echte Kerle

Echte Kerle

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rolf Silber

Starring: Christoph M. Ohrt, Carin C. Tietze, Tim Bergmann, Oliver Stokowski

Eddie

Eddie

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Rash

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins

Mission: Impossible

Mission: Impossible

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Henry Czerny

Country: United States of America

May 20, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 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

May 20, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

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240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams

The Dilbert Principle

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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.

Bad As I Wanna Be by Dennis Rodman with Tim Keown

Bad As I Wanna Be

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It was a wild ride inside Dennis Rodman's glowing head--the NBA's greatest rebounder, and America's most outspoken athlete. Sports Illustrated sold more copies than any other issue in ten years (except for the swimsuit issue).

I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn

I Was Amelia Earhart

By:

Amelia Earhart, her navigator Fred Noonan, and she vanished off the coast New Guinea in 1937. This novel is brilliantly imagined.

Blood Sport by James B. Stewart

Blood Sport

By:

This article discusses Whitewater, Vince Foster's death, and other White House scandals. It also explains how these episodes were exploited and White House reactions.

May 20, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Archimedean Dynasty

Archimedean Dynasty

Platform: MS-DOS

Genre: Submarine Flight simulator

Publisher: Blue Byte Software

Cybersphere

Cybersphere

Platform: Amiga, MS-DOS

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Psycon Software

Congo the Movie

Congo the Movie

Platform: Saturn

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Sega

Tetris Plus

Tetris Plus

Platform: Arcade Game Boy PlayStation Sega Saturn

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Bulletproof Software Jaleco Nintendo

Air Attack

Air Attack

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Comad

history

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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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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.

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