Historical Events
- STS 77 (Endeavour 11), launches into orbit
Famous Deaths
- Frank Carlson, American jazz and session drummer (Woody Herman, 1937-42 - "The Golden Wedding"), dies at 82
- Giovanni "John" Beradino, American MLB infielder (St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians) and actor (General Hospital), dies from pancreatic cancer at 79
- Margaret Rawlings, British actress (Roman Holiday), dies at 89
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 19, 1996
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Tha Crossroads - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
- #1 Song: Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit - Gina G