Historical Events
- Indianapolis 500: first Indy 500 contested by Indy Racing League; many top CART teams boycott; Buddy Lazier wins marking Firestone's first Indy victory since 1971
- Parliamentary elections in Albania results are disputed, with irregularities and intimidation causing opposition parties to withdraw; pro-Western Democratic party wins over 50% of the vote
- Revival of William Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" closes at Lunt-Fontanne, NYC after 65 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Austin Michael Luciano, American actor (Dante Carlino-Another World) (d. 2019)
- J Hus [Momodou Lamin Jallow], English rapper and singer (Beautiful and Brutal Yard), born in London, England
- Zećira Mušović, Swedish football goalkeeper (Chelsea, Sweden), born in Falun, Sweden
Famous Weddings
- "Seinfield" actor-comedian Wayne Knight (41) weds makeup artist Paula Sutor (44) in Pacific Palisades, California
Famous Deaths
- Halka Grossman, Israeli resistance fighter and politician, dies at 76
- Matima Kinuani Mpiosso, Zairen rock guitarist (Zaika Langa-Langa), dies at 45
- Mike Sharperson, American baseball infielder (MLB All Star 1992; World Series 1988, 95), dies in a car crash at 34
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 26, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
#1 Song: Three Lions (The Official Song Of The England Football Team) - Baddiel & Skinner & Lightning Seeds
