What happened on Sunday May 26, 1996?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1996:

• Albanian Parliamentary Elections Parliamentary elections in Albania were marked by controversy, with reported irregularities and voter intimidation leading opposition parties to withdraw. The pro-Western Democratic Party ultimately won over 50% of the vote, signaling a significant political moment in Albania's post-communist transition.
• Indianapolis 500 Race Won by Buddy Lazier The Indianapolis 500 motorsport race was held, with Buddy Lazier emerging victorious, driving at an impressive average speed of 147.956 miles per hour. This race was historically significant as it was the first Indy 500 contested by the Indy Racing League, with many top CART teams choosing to boycott the event.
• Shakespeare Play Closes on Broadway A revival of William Shakespeare's classic comedy 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' concluded its Broadway run at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City after 65 performances, representing a notable moment in theatrical production.
• Laura Davies Wins Golf Skins Game Professional golfer Laura Davies emerged victorious in the J.C. Penney / LPGA Skins Golf Game, showcasing her skill and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.

Events in 1996

May 26, 1996: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 26, 1996

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 was a Sunday and it was the 147th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1996 can also be written as 5/26/1996 in the US and as 26/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1996 in May 1996 calendar

Famous people died on May 26, 1996:

• Haika Grossman

Famous people who died in 1996

Famous people who died on May 26th

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 26th 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1996 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Someone born on May 26, 1996 is:

29 years 1 month old,

or 349 months and 6 days old,

or 1518 weeks and 3 days old,

or 10629 days old,

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There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1996?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1996.

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