Historical Events In 1996
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
May 01 On this day in history asher Wallfish, journalist, dies at 67
May 02 Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, civil servant, dies at 97 in the year 1996.
May 03 In the year 1996 in Western Nei Mongol, China a 6.0 earthquake killed at least 18 people, 300 injured and extensive damage in the Baotou area.
May 03 In the year 1996 jack Weston, actor (Ishtar, Rad, Cuba), dies of lymphoma at 71
May 04 Jean Crepin, soldier/industrialist, dies at 87 in the year 1996.
May 05 On this day in history ai Qing, poet, dies at 86
May 05 Renette Cruz, Vancouver British Columbia, wins Miss Canadian Universe in the year 1996.
May 06 Frank Hercules, writer, dies at 85 in the year 1996.
May 06 Guatemala's leftist guerrillas sign key accord with government of President on this day in history.
May 06 Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Hartford CT on WCCC 106.9 FM on this day in history.
May 07 In the year 1996 albert Meltzer, anarchist, dies at 76
May 07 Comedian Martin Lawrence suffers a nervous breakdown in the year 1996.
May 08 In the year 1996 south Africa's Const Assembly adopts permanent post-apartheid constitution
May 10 "Twister" premieres on this day in history.
May 10 2 US Marine helicopters collided during joint US & British war games in the year 1996.
May 10 A storm hits Mt Everest, killing eight climbers in one of the worst disasters since Everest was first conquered in 1953 on this day in history.
May 11 Bruce Boyce, singer/teacher, dies at 85 on this day in history.
May 11 Valujet DC-9 crashes in Miami, 109 die in the year 1996.
May 13 John "Jack" Baines, mountaineering publisher, dies at 57 on this day in history.
May 13 OJ Simpson appears on British TV discussing his not guilty verdict in the year 1996.
May 14 Edqard John Gurney, politician, dies at 82 in the year 1996.
May 16 Edward McInnes, German scholar, dies at 60 on this day in history.
May 17 Alicia Machado, 18, of Venezuela crowned 45th Miss Universe on this day in history.
May 17 Rusi Modi, cricketer (736 runs 10 post-war Tests for India), dies in the year 1996.
May 18 On this day in history dermot O'Callaghan Grubb, prison governor, dies at 76
May 19 On this day in history johnny "Guitar" Watson, musician, dies at 61
May 19 On this day in history sTS 77 (Endeavour 11), launches into orbit
May 20 Eric Davidson, comedy scriptwriter, dies at 65 in the year 1996.
May 21 On this day in history al "Lash" La Rue, cowboy actor (Lash of the West), dies at 78
May 21 Blackout in many areas of Queens NY in the year 1996.
May 22 Duncan Montgomery Stewart, academic, dies at 66 on this day in history.
May 23 In the year 1996 dorothy Hyson, actress (Spare a Copper, Sing as We Go), dies at 81
May 23 Fred Norris of the Howard Stern show changes his name legally to Eric on this day in history.
May 24 "Spy Hard" starring Leslie Nielsen is released on this day in history.
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