Historical Events
- "Inherit the Wind" closes at Royale Theater NYC after 45 performances
- "Night of the Iguana" closes at Criterion Theater NYC after 68 performances
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, DuPont CC: England's Laura Davies wins by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Julie Piers
- Yankees losing 8-0 to Chicago White Sox, come back to win 9-8
Famous Deaths
- Rob Hall, New Zealand mountaineer, dies on Mt Everest at 35
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 12, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 17 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
