Historical Events
- Fred Norris of the Howard Stern show changes his name legally to Eric
Famous Deaths
- "Cap'n Jack" McCarthy, American television broadcaster (NYC's St. Patrick Day Parade, 1949-89; kiddie show host (Popeye)), dies of cancer at 81
- Dorothy Hyson, American actress (Ghoul, Spare a Copper, Sing as We Go), dies at 81
- Kronid Arkadyevich Lyubarsky, human rights activist, dies at 61
- Patrick Cargill, British actor (Help!, No Wreath for the General, Hammerhead), dies of a brain tumor at 77
- Rob Hall, New Zealand high altitude climber, dies of exposure on Mount Everest at 35
- Scott Fischer, American high altitude climber, dies of exposure on Mount Everest at 40
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 23, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit - Gina G
