What happened on Friday May 31, 1996?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1996:

• Benjamin Netanyahu Elected Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu was elected as the Prime Minister of Israel, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. This election represented a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with Netanyahu leading the Likud party to victory and becoming a key figure in the nation's governance.
• FIFA World Cup 2002 Co-Hosted by Japan and South Korea FIFA made a historic decision to award the 2002 FIFA World Cup to Japan and South Korea, marking the first time in the tournament's history that two countries would co-host the event. This groundbreaking choice also represented the first World Cup to be held in Asia, signaling the global expansion of football's premier international competition.
• Iraq Disarmament Crisis Continues The ongoing Iraq disarmament crisis escalated as Iraq continued to refuse inspectors access to multiple sites. The United States failed to garner support in the UN Security Council for potential military action against Iraq, highlighting the complex diplomatic tensions of the period.
• Biosphere 2 Lawsuit Settlement Mark Van Thillo and Abigail Alling, former Biosphere 2 participants, successfully won a $100,000 lawsuit against Biospheric Development and Space Biospheres Ventures, resolving a legal dispute related to their involvement in the innovative ecological research project.
• Death of Paul Peter Piech Paul Peter Piech, a notable American artist born in 1920, passed away. Piech was known for his artistic contributions and creative work throughout his lifetime.

Events in 1996

May 31, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 1996

Newspapers from May. 31, 1996

May 31, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1996 can also be written as 5/31/1996 in the US and as 31/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1996 in May 1996 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1996:

• Normani Kordei Hamilton

  American singer and former member of the popular girl group Fifth Harmony, known for her successful solo career and dance skills.

• Normani Kordei
• Normani
• Rassambek Akhmatov
• Hardy Cavero
• Carlo Di Benedetto
• Joaquín Fernández Moreno
• Sveva Gerevini
• John Hightower
• Anderson Julio
• Luan Leite da Silva
• Kendale McCullum
• Abdullah Kazim
• Arianna Rocca
• Kirara Shiraishi
• María Vilas Vidal
• Taylor Agost

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1996:

• Timothy Leary

  Controversial Harvard psychologist who became a counterculture icon, advocating for psychedelic drug research and personal consciousness...

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
3. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
4. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows
5. Tracy Chapman - Give Me One Reason

May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1996 was Three Lions by Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Baddiel & Skinner and The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions
2. Fugees - Killing Me Softly
3. Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx - Mysterious Girl
4. Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me
5. Tony Rich Project - Nobody Knows

May 31, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. SWV - You're The One
3. MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")
4. Jodeci - Get On Up
5. Case Featuring Foxxy Brown - Touch Me Tease Me (From "The Nutty Professor")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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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 31, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 05:26 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 31, 1996

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Someone born on May 31, 1996 is:

28 years 10 months old,

or 346 months and 23 days old,

or 1507 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10554 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 1996?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1996.

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