Hisdates•ComPage 7: Historical Events In 1996
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
May 01 Asher Wallfish, journalist, dies at 67 on this day in history. 
May 02 Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, civil servant, dies at 97 on this day in history.
May 03 In Western Nei Mongol, China a 6.0 earthquake killed at least 18 people, 300 injured and extensive damage in the Baotou area on this day in history.
May 03 On this day in history jack Weston, actor (Ishtar, Rad, Cuba), dies of lymphoma at 71
May 04 Jean Crepin, soldier/industrialist, dies at 87 on this day in history.
May 05 Ai Qing, poet, dies at 86 in the year 1996.
May 05 Renette Cruz, Vancouver British Columbia, wins Miss Canadian Universe on this day in history.
May 06 On this day in history frank Hercules, writer, dies at 85
May 06 In the year 1996 guatemala's leftist guerrillas sign key accord with government of President
May 06 On this day in history howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Hartford CT on WCCC 106.9 FM
May 07 Albert Meltzer, anarchist, dies at 76 in the year 1996.
May 07 On this day in history comedian Martin Lawrence suffers a nervous breakdown
May 08 On this day in history south Africa's Const Assembly adopts permanent post-apartheid constitution
May 10 In the year 1996 "Twister" premieres
May 10 On this day in history 2 US Marine helicopters collided during joint US & British war games
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 On this day in history bruce Boyce, singer/teacher, dies at 85
May 11 Valujet DC-9 crashes in Miami, 109 die on this day in history.
May 13 On this day in history john "Jack" Baines, mountaineering publisher, dies at 57
May 13 On this day in history oJ Simpson appears on British TV discussing his not guilty verdict
May 14 Edqard John Gurney, politician, dies at 82 in the year 1996.
May 16 On this day in history edward McInnes, German scholar, dies at 60
May 17 Alicia Machado, 18, of Venezuela crowned 45th Miss Universe in the year 1996.
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 Johnny "Guitar" Watson, musician, dies at 61 in the year 1996.
May 19 STS 77 (Endeavour 11), launches into orbit on this day in history.
May 20 Eric Davidson, comedy scriptwriter, dies at 65 on this day in history.
May 21 On this day in history al "Lash" La Rue, cowboy actor (Lash of the West), dies at 78
May 21 On this day in history blackout in many areas of Queens NY
May 22 In the year 1996 duncan Montgomery Stewart, academic, dies at 66
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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