Wednesday May 22, 1996: on this day

May 22, 1996 was the 143rd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1996, who was born and died on May 22, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 22nd, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

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May 22, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1996:

  • Tartuffe: born again, opens at circle in the square theater nyc for 29 performances
  • Emmy 23rd daytime award presentation - susan lucci loses for 16th time
  • The burmese military regime jails 71 supporters of aung san suu kyi in a bid to block a pro-democracy meeting.

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May 22, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 22, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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 22nd, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1996 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on May 22, 1996?


Famous people born on May 22, 1996:

  • Mccauley Bonner

    Professional football player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Adrián Cubas
  • Euciodálcio Gomes
  • Carlos Fernández Luna
  • Dïdar Jalmuqan
  • Humberto Mansilla
  • Eleanor Patterson
  • Nikol Płosaj
  • Aung Thu
  • Tabitha Chawinga
  • Elisa Drabben
  • Domingo Miotti

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 7 days old,

or 1453 weeks and 2 days old,

or 10173 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1996?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 22, 1996.

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May 22, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1996:

  • Rex Collings

    Writer/publisher dies at the age of 70.

  • Duncan Montgomery Stewart

    Academic, dies at the age of 66.

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Langston Hughes

    American writer and a key figure in the harlem renaissance.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1996:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1996:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1996:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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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.

May 22, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 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.

May 22, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1996 was Amarte A Ti by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Her Own Rules by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Her Own Rules

By:

Meredith Stratton worked hard for her success as a businesswoman. She now owns six exquisite inns around the globe. On a recent trip to Europe, she was struck by an unusual illness.

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 …

The Rants by Dennis Miller

The Rants

By:

While I'm not going to go on a rant, The New York Times described Dennis Miller's The Rants as "a pleasant mix of profanity...that combines with wit...that."

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy

By:

The #1 International Phenomenon Bestseller - NEW PREFACE

It Takes A Village by Hillary Rodham Clinton

It Takes A Village

By:

This stunning edition celebrates the tenth anniversary and includes photos and a new introduction by Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

May 22, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Formula 1

Formula 1

Platform: PlayStation, PC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Psygnosis

The Eye of Typhoon

The Eye of Typhoon

Platform: 3DO, MS-DOS, Neo-Geo (cancelled)

Genre: 2D Versus fighting

Publisher: Viccom (MS-DOS version) LG (3DO version)

CyberJudas

CyberJudas

Platform: PC (DOS)

Genre: Presidential simulation game

Publisher: Merit Studios

3D Tetris

3D Tetris

Platform: Virtual Boy

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Nintendo

Destruction Derby 2

Destruction Derby 2

Platform: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation

Genre: Vehicular combat, racing

Publisher: Psygnosis

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1996?

On May 22, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1996?

On May 22, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1996?

On May 22, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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.

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