Famous Deaths
- Arthur Leslie Noel Douglas Houghton, British politician and civil servant, dies at 97
- Emile Habibi, Palestinian Israeli writer (The Secret Life of Saeed the Pessoptimist), dies at 73
- Peter Swales, British soccer executive (Chairman Manchester City FC 1973-93; vice-president English FA), dies at 63
Died in 1996 1996 Highlights
About May 2, 1996
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 27 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey
#1 Song: Fastlove - George Michael
