What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1996?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1996:

• MV Bukoba Maritime Disaster The MV Bukoba ferry tragically sank in Lake Victoria, Tanzania, resulting in one of Africa's most devastating maritime accidents with nearly 1,000 lives lost. The catastrophic sinking highlighted significant maritime safety concerns in the region.
• Trappist Martyrs of Atlas Execution Seven Trappist monks were executed, marking a tragic moment in religious history that highlighted religious persecution and conflict.
• Rare Coin Auction Record A historic 1913 Liberty Head nickel from the Louis Eliasberg collection was sold at auction by Bowers and Merena for a record-breaking US$1.485 million, setting a significant milestone in numismatic history.
• Roger Clemens Baseball Milestone Boston Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens achieved his 200th career win against the New York Yankees, a significant milestone in his legendary baseball career.
• Ken Griffey Jr. Home Run Achievement Ken Griffey Jr., at just 26 years old, became the 8th youngest player in MLB history to hit 200 home runs, showcasing his exceptional early-career prowess.
• Queens, New York Blackout A significant power outage occurred in multiple areas of Queens, New York, disrupting daily life and infrastructure.

Events in 1996

May 21, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 21, 1996

May 21, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

• Orlando Magic - Chicago Bulls : 88 - 93

May 21, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1996 can also be written as 5/21/1996 in the US and as 21/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1996 in May 1996 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1996:

• Josh Allen

  Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, known for his strong arm and athletic playing style.

• Karen Khachanov

  Professional Russian tennis player who has competed at the highest levels of international tennis.

• Amir Bell
• Jorge Benguché
• Devin Cannady
• Ivan Lobaj

Famous people born in 1996

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1996:

• Lash LaRue

  American Western film actor and producer specializing in unique performance styles.

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on May 21st

May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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. Alanis Morissette - Ironic

May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. George Michael - Fastlove
2. Gina G - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
3. Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack
4. Suggs & Louchie Lou / Michie One - Cecilia
5. 1996 Manchester United FA Cup Squad - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

May 21, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Tha Crossroads
2. SWV - You're The One
3. Joe - All The Things (Your Man Won't Do) (From "Don't Be A Menace...")
4. Junior M.A.F.I.A. Featuring The Notorious B.I.G. - Get Money
5. MC Lyte Featuring Xscape - Keep On, Keepin' On (From "Sunset Park")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st 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 21, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1996 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:04 am and setting at 11:32 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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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1996

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Someone born on May 21, 1996 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 15 days old,

or 1519 weeks and 5 days old,

or 10638 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1996?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1996.

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