Friday May 24, 1996: on this day

May 24, 1996 was the 145th day of the year 1996, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 24, 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 24, 1996, who was born and died on May 24, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 1996?


May 24, 1996 was a Friday and it was the 145th day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1996 can also be written as 5/24/1996 in the US and as 24/5/1996 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1996:

  • Spy hard, starring leslie nielsen is released

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May 24, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Seattle SuperSonics - Utah Jazz : 76 - 96

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Chemnitz - Bochum : 0 - 2
  • F Koln - Meppen : 0 - 0
  • Mannheim - Mainz : 2 - 2
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May 24, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 24, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 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 24th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 24, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 24, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 24, 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 24, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 01:14 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 24, 1996?


Famous people born on May 24, 1996:

  • Carter Reynolds

    Carter Reynolds gained fame through Vine and YouTube.

  • Racingcatz

    Youtube star.

  • Matthew Eappen

    American baby who died shortly before 11:00 am on 2/09/1997.

  • Aschraf El Mahdioui
  • George Lucas Alves de Paula
  • Marcin Komenda
  • Cyrille Bayala
  • Yousef Hassan
  • Nadia Tereszkiewicz
  • Kevin Medel
  • Claudia Cretti
  • Amalie Dideriksen

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 24th

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May 24, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 10 months old,

or 334 months and 4 days old,

or 1452 weeks and 6 days old,

or 10170 days old,

if you were born on May 24, 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 24, 1996?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 1996.

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May 24, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 1996:

  • Joseph Mitchell

    Renowned for his long-form journalism pieces in The New Yorker.

  • Fulton Gordon

    Fulton Gordon was an astronomer who made significant discoveries in the study of galaxies.

  • Enrique Álvarez Félix

    Mexican actor (d. 1996).

  • Alexander Langsdorf

    Age 83, physicist.

  • Jacob R Druckman

    American composer dies at the age of 67 (b. 1928).

  • John Abbott

    Canadian politician and lawyer 3rd prime minister canada (d. 1893).

  • Harry Campion

    Statistician dies at 91.

  • Jack McCarthy

    Kiddie show host (popeye), dies of cancer at 81.

  • Lois Pereiro
  • Jorge Bolaños
  • Johan Kraag
  • Norman René
  • Rudolf Naumann
  • José Cuatrecasas Arumí

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 24th

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May 24, 1996: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 1996:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 1996:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 1996 was Tha Crossroads by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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:

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

May 24, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 1996 was Fastlove by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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:

  1. - Fastlove
  2. - Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit
  3. - Return Of The Mack
  4. - Cecilia
  5. - Move Move Move (The Red Tribe)

May 24, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 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 24, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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:

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

May 24, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 1996 was Amarte A Ti by Cristian, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 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:

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

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May 24, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

DragonHeart

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

Hard Core Logo

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Bruce McDonald

Starring: Hugh Dillon, Callum Keith Rennie, John Pyper-Ferguson, Bernie Coulson

Echte Kerle

Echte Kerle

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rolf Silber

Starring: Christoph M. Ohrt, Carin C. Tietze, Tim Bergmann, Oliver Stokowski

Eddie

Eddie

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steve Rash

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina, Richard Jenkins

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

May 24, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 24, 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 24, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Emotional Intelligence

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We all know that IQ alone is not a guarantee of success, happiness or virtue. However, until Emotional Intelligence was developed, we couldn't be certain why.

Sudden Prey by John Sandford

Sudden Prey

By:

Lucas Davenport, a male bank robber, killed the crime spree when he shot-out. It's only the beginning because Lucas Davenport's husband won't let Lucas (or anyone) go.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

By:

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 …

Absolute Power by David Baldacci

Absolute Power

By:

A man and woman fall in love behind a secret wall, in a highly guarded mansion located in a wealthy suburb of Virginia.

The Tenth Insight by James Redfield

The Tenth Insight

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240pages. in8. BrochA(c).

May 24, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 24, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

2Xtreme

2Xtreme

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Die Hard Arcade

Die Hard Arcade

Platform: Arcade, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Dancing Eyes

Dancing Eyes

Publisher: Namco

Bottom of the 9th

Bottom of the 9th

Platform: Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Nintendo 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Blazing Dragons

Blazing Dragons

Platform: PlayStation, Sega Saturn

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Crystal Dynamics

history

Who was the US President on May 24, 1996?

On May 24, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 1996?

On May 24, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 24, 1996?

On May 24, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

Find out more about May 24th

history

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.

Friday May 24, 1996