Wednesday May 15, 1996: on this day

May 15, 1996 was the 136th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1996, who was born and died on May 15, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), movies (e.g. Mission: Impossible, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Hum Dono) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1996?


May 15, 1996 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1996 can also be written as 5/15/1996 in the US and as 15/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1996:

  • Nine hostages held by the free papua organization in irian jaya are rescued after an operation by the indonesian military; two other hostages are later found dead.

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May 15, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Orlando Magic : 88 - 96

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Bielefeld - Mannheim : 2 - 2
  • Chemnitz - Mainz : 0 - 3
  • CZ Jena - Duisburg : 2 - 4
  • Nurnberg - Zwickau : 2 - 1
  • Wolfsburg - Hannover : 3 - 3

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

  • Espanol - Barcelona : 1 - 1
zodiac

May 15, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th 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 15, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 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 15th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 15, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1996 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 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 15, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 07:23 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 15, 1996?


Famous people born on May 15, 1996:

  • Birdy (musician)

    Birdy is a british musician known for her soulful voice and hit songs like 'skinny love' and 'people help the people'.

  • Khiree Cross

    Khiree Cross is an American football cornerback who played college football at the University of South Carolina.

  • Tevon Coney

    American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams.

  • Kidd Keo

    Kidd Keo is a popular street artist recognized for his unique style and urban art creations.

  • Birdy

    English singer-songwriter.

  • Bird Birdy

    Musician.

  • Juana Martinez

    Youtube star.

  • Sara Thrige Andersen
  • Nerea Camacho
  • John Reid
  • Lucrezia Fantelli
  • Shannon-Ogbnai Abeda
  • Alejandro Galán Romo
  • Hector Hevel
  • Patrick Kujala
  • Sam Merrill
  • Raven Saunders
  • Bartłomiej Stój

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 13 days old,

or 1454 weeks and 1 day old,

or 10179 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 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 15, 1996?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 15, 1996.

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May 15, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1996:

  • Charles B. Fulton

    American lawyer and judge (b. 1910).

  • George M Tindley

    At 57, the singer/songwriter dies.

  • Marc Quiblier
  • Lino Cappelletti
  • Paul Nogier

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • Bekim Fehmiu
    Bekim Fehmiu

    Bekim Fehmiu was a renowned Yugoslav actor and entrepreneur who founded several successful businesses.

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Chaselyn Dickinson

    Chaselyn Dickinson was a highly influential American poet of the 19th century, known for her unique and innovative poetic style that...

  • Emily Dickinson

    American poet, widely regarded as the greatest female poet of english.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

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May 15, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1996:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1996:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 15, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 15, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. 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 15, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

May 15, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 15, 1996 was Basta Ya! by Olga Tanon, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 15, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 15, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Tierra

Tierra

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Julio Medem

Starring: Carmelo Gómez, Emma Suárez, Karra Elejalde, Silke

Spy Hard

Spy Hard

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rick Friedberg

Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Charles Durning, Marcia Gay Harden

Over the Wire

Over the Wire

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Fred Olen Ray

Starring: David Christensen, Landon Hall, Shauna O'Brien, Keith Lewis

Killer Barbys

Killer Barbys

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jesús Franco

Starring: Santiago Segura, Mariangela Giordano, Aldo Sambrell, Charlie S. Chaplin

May 15, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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 15, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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).

Neanderthal by John Darnton

Neanderthal

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Two former students of a paleoanthropologist disappear in remote Tajikistani Pamir Mountains, in the upper region. They are once lovers, but now rivals, and set out to find him.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose

Undaunted Courage

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The definitive guide to Lewis and Clark's expedition to the Louisiana Purchase by the best-selling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day.

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.

Primary Colors by Anonymous

Primary Colors

By:

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.

May 15, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Complete Onside Soccer

Complete Onside Soccer

Platform: PlayStation Microsoft Windows MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Telstar Electronic Studios

Bang Bang Ball

Bang Bang Ball

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: Kunihiko Tashiro and Good House

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Ganbare Goemon: Uchū Kaizoku Akogingu

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Store

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Alien Breed 3D II: The Killing Grounds

Platform: Amiga 1200, Amiga 4000

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: Ocean Software

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Decathlon

Publisher: Dallas Multimedia

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1996?

On May 15, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1996?

On May 15, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1996?

On May 15, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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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.

Wednesday May 15, 1996