Historical Events
Film & TV History
"Twister" disaster film written by Michael Crichton starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton premieres
- 2 US Marine helicopters collided during joint US & British war games
- Excel Communications, Inc. becomes the youngest company ever to join the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), trading under the symbol (ECI)
Famous Deaths
- Ethel Smith [Goldsmith], American pop and Latin style Hammond organist ("Tico Tico", "Monkey on a String"), dies at 93
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 10, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
