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see horoscope and birth chart for May 22, 1996What happened on Wednesday May 22, 1996?
About May 22nd, 1996, in brief:
- Historical events: The Burmese military regime arrested 71 supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, attempting to prevent a planned pro-democracy meeting and further suppress political opposition.
- Day of the week: May 22nd, 1996 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- #1 UK song: Fastlove by George Michael
- Popular movie: The Hate U Give directed by George Tillman Jr.
More about May 22nd, 1996? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1996.
May 22, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1996:
- Burmese Military Suppresses Pro-Democracy Movement The Burmese military regime arrested 71 supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, attempting to prevent a planned pro-democracy meeting and further suppress political opposition.
- Death of Seymour H. Knox III Seymour H. Knox III, a notable hockey team owner and prominent sports businessman, passed away. Born in 1926, he was a significant figure in the sports ownership landscape.
- Emmy Awards: Susan Lucci's Continued Streak At the 23rd Daytime Emmy Awards, Susan Lucci continued her infamous run of losing, marking her 16th consecutive nomination without a win, which had become a notable pop culture phenomenon.
- Tartuffe: Born Again Theater Production A theatrical adaptation of 'Tartuffe' opened at the Circle in the Square Theater in New York City, running for 29 performances and offering a contemporary interpretation of Molière's classic comedy.
May 22, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 22, 1996?
May 22, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 1996 can also be written as 5/22/1996 in the US and as 22/5/1996 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
- 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
May 22, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
- 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)
May 22, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
- 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")
May 22, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 22, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1996 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:58 am and setting at 12:09 am.
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 22, 1996
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How old is someone born on May 22, 1996?
Someone born on May 22, 1996 is:
28 years 11 months old,
or 347 months and 1 day old,
or 1509 weeks
or 10563 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1996?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1996?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1996.
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