Historical Events
- Habib & Whitaker make 320 for 5th Cricket wkt, Leics v Worcs
- Venezuelan Alicia Machado, aged 18, crowned 45th Miss Universe
Famous Deaths
- Johnny "Guitar" Watson, American R&B and funk guitarist ("Space Guitar"; "A Real Mother for Ya"), dies on stage of heart attack in Yokohama, Japan at 61
- Rusi Modi, Indian cricketer (736 runs 10 post-war Tests for India), dies at 71
- Scott Brayton, American auto racer (4 x top 10 finishes Indianapolis 500; 2 x pole), dies in a practice accident at 37
- Willi Daume, German olympic organiser, dies at 82
- Willis Conover, American broadcaster (Voice of America), dies at 75
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 17, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 12 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
