Historical Events
Baseball Record
Sammy Sosa is 1st Chicago Cub to hit 2 HRs in 1 inning
Famous Deaths
- Edward McInnes, German scholar, dies at 60
- Jeremy Boorda, U.S. Navy admiral (25th Chief of Naval Operations), commits suicide at 56
- Pierre Debizet, resistance fighter/special agent, dies at 72
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 16, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
