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May 26, 1996 was the 147th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 26, 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 26, 1996, who was born and died on May 26, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 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 26th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 26, 1996?
- May 26, 1996: What happened on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 26, 1996?
- May 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
- May 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 26, 1996?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1996?
- Who was the Pope on May 26, 1996?
What day of the week was May 26, 1996?
May 26, 1996: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 26, 1996:
- Laura davies wins j c penney / lpga skins golf game
- Rosie jones wins lpga corning golf classic.
- Indianapolis 500 race; buddy lazier wins with an average speed of 147.956 mph.
May 26, 1996: What were the main match results that day?
NBA - American Basketball
- Seattle SuperSonics - Utah Jazz : 88 - 86
Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)
- Unterhaching - Lubeck : 5 - 0
- Wattenscheid - Zwickau : 3 - 1
- Wolfsburg - Leipzig : 1 - 0
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- La Coruna - Barcelona : 2 - 2
- Merida - Oviedo : 3 - 1
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- AEK - Athinaikos : 6 - 0
- Edessaikos - PAOK : 3 - 3
- Ethnikos - Paniliakos : 2 - 4
- Ionikos - Xanthi : 1 - 1
- Iraklis - Panionios : 3 - 2
May 26, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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.
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May 26, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 26, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 26, 1996 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 01:44 pm and setting at 02:15 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 26, 1996?
Famous people born on May 26, 1996:
- Lara Goodall
South african cricketer.
- J Hus
Rapper.
- Austin Michael Luciano
Actor (dante carlino - another world).
- Abdelrahman Al-Masatfa
- Dalan Ancrum
- Micol Corsiani
- Will Dunn
- Denis Jakuba
- Tarik Kada
- Lukas Klünter
- Zećira Mušović
- Boris Radunović
- Navid Rahman
- Robbert de Vos
- Buse Naz Çakıroğlu
- Nick Bowers
- Lukáš Haraslín
- Ahmed Abdelwahed
- Ahmed Abelrahman
Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:
![Lauryn Hill]()
Lauryn HillLauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.
![Helena Bonham Carter]()
Helena Bonham CarterHelena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...
![Pam Grier]()
Pam GrierPam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.
![Corinne Le Poulain]()
Corinne Le PoulainFrench actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.
![James Arness]()
James ArnessAmerican actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.
![Peter Cushing]()
Peter CushingEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Peggy Lee]()
Peggy LeeAmerican singer, songwriter and arranger.
![Elisabeth Harnois]()
Elisabeth HarnoisAmerican actress.
![Margaret Colin]()
Margaret ColinActress (independence day: three men & a baby).
![Nicki Aycox]()
Nicki AycoxNicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.
May 26, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 27 years 10 months old,
or 334 months and 25 days old,
or 1455 weeks and 6 days old,
or 10191 days old,
if you were born on May 26, 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 26, 1996?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1996?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 26, 1996.
May 26, 1996: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 26, 1996:
- Matima Kinuani Mpiosso
Musician dies at the age of 45.
- Halka Grossman
At age 76, a resistance fighter/politician dies.
- Milan Ribar
- Gerard Hallock
- Gerardo Rueda
What famous deaths happened on May 26th?
Famous deaths on May 26th:
![Ray Liotta]()
Ray LiottaAmerican actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.
![Art Linkletter]()
Art LinkletterCanadian entertainer.
![Jean Constantin]()
Jean ConstantinFrench singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.
![George Brent]()
George BrentActor (baby face.
![Sharon Lynn]()
Sharon LynnActress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.
- Cybele
Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.
- Phinneas Newborn
Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.
- Zeki Velidi Togan
Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.
- Fount Haines
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Adamae Davis
Renowned jazz singer and performer.
May 26, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 26, 1996:
- Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
- Georgia - National Day
- Poland - Mother's Day
- Australia - National Sorry Day
Saints celebrated on May 26, 1996:
- Saint Germain of Paris
- Saint William of Aquitaine
- Saint Simitrius
- Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
- Saint Lambert (d.1154)
- Saint Berenger (died 1093)
May 26, 1996: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 26, 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 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 26, 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:
- 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 26, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 26, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 26, 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:
- 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 26, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 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 26, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 26, 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:
- 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 26, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 1996 was Amarte A Ti by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 26, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 26, 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:
- Cristian - Amarte A Ti
- Los Tigres del Norte - El Circo
- Olga Tanon - Basta Ya!
- Enrique Iglesias - Por Amarte
- Voces Unidas - Puedes Llegar
May 26, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 26, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Bruce McDonald
Starring: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson
Echte Kerle
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Rolf Silber
Starring: Christoph M. Ohrt, Carin C. Tietze, Tim Bergmann, Oliver Stokowski
Eddie
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Steve Rash
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins
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 26, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 26, 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
Release year: 1996
Directed by: B. S. Glaad
Tattoon Master
Release year: 1996
Recovery
Release year: 1996
Directed by: Marcus Scott
The Dana Carvey Show
Release year: 1996
Directed by: John Fortenberry
May 26, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 26, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Hitler'S Willing Executioners
By: Daniel Jonah Goldhagen
Hitler's Willing Executioners is a work of paramount importance, as authoritative and explosive as it is. It will change the way we see the Holocaust and Germany during the Nazi period.
I Was Amelia Earhart
By: Jane Mendelsohn
Amelia Earhart, her navigator Fred Noonan, and she vanished off the coast New Guinea in 1937. This novel is brilliantly imagined.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
By: Terry McMillan
Stella Payne, forty-two years old, is divorced, an investment analyst of high power, and a mother to Quincy, eleven years old. She does it all, and she's not able to do it. This includes Little League carpool duties, portfolio analysis, …
Timepiece
By: Richard Paul Evans
"Clockmakers and morticians must have the sharpest sense of priority - their lives should be spent daily in the observation of the unflagging march of time...
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
In the early morning hours of May 2, 1981, shots rang out from Savannah's grandest mansion. Is it murder? Or self-defense? The shooting and its aftermath were heard throughout the hauntingly beautiful city of shaded squares and moss-hung oaks for …
May 26, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 26, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dancing Eyes
Arc the Lad II
Donkey Kong Land 2
The Adventures of Lomax
Fantasy General
Who was the US President on May 26, 1996?
On May 26, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1996?
On May 26, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 26, 1996?
On May 26, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 26th?
May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
- 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
- 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.
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.
