Historical Events
- "Spy Hard" starring Leslie Nielsen is released
Famous Birthdays
- Matthew Eappen, baby killed by nanny Louise Woodward, born in Boston, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Langsdorf, American physicist (worked on the Manhattan Project), dies at 83
- Harry Campion, English statistician (1st Director of British Central Statistical Office), dies at 91
- Jacob Druckman, American composer (Animus; Windows), dies at 67
- John Abbott, British actor (The Jungle Book, Gigi, Smogasboard), dies from cancer at 90
- Joseph Mitchell, American writer (Joe Gould's Secret), dies at 87
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 24, 1996
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 5 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
