Monday May 02, 1988: on this day

May 02, 1988 was the 123rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 02, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 02, 1988, who was born and died on May 02, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby), movies (e.g. The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 2nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 02, 1988?


May 02, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1988 can also be written as 5/2/1988 in the US and as 2/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1988:

  • Baltimore orioles sign a 15-year lease to remain in baltimore and get a new park.

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May 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 1988 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 06:24 am.

The previous full moon was on May 01, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1988.

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Who was born on May 02, 1988?


Famous people born on May 02, 1988:

  • Stephen Henderson
    Stephen Henderson

    Irish footballer.

  • Meaghen Klingenberg

    Meaghen Klingenberg is an American soccer player who has played as a defender for the United States women's national soccer team.

  • Aleanna Patel

    Aleanna Patel is an Indian-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her fusion of traditional Indian and contemporary...

  • Neftalí Feliz

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Lara Liang

    Taiwanese-american singer.

  • Alireza Haghighi
  • Maciej Korzym
  • Nixson Kurgat
  • Tyler Laser
  • Fabian Lustenberger
  • Lucas Martínez
  • Sibusiso Matsenjwa
  • Johanna Mattsson
  • Jerry Akaminko
  • David Registe
  • Olzhas Sattibayev
  • Jamie Skeen
  • Juan Pablo Valencia

Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:

  • David Suchet
    David Suchet

    David suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...

  • Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore

    Lesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.

  • Dwayne Johnson
    Dwayne Johnson

    Canadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.

  • Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski

    Christine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Mitzi Kapture
    Mitzi Kapture

    Mitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.

  • Kay Panabaker
    Kay Panabaker

    American actress.

  • Brian Aherne
    Brian Aherne

    British-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.

  • Brian Tochi
    Brian Tochi

    American actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.

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May 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 26 days old,

or 1873 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13114 days old,

if you were born on May 02, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1988?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1988.

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May 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1988:

  • Alvaro Amarugi
  • Pavel Petrovič Kadočnikov

What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?

Famous deaths on May 2nd:

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Oliver Reed
    Oliver Reed

    British actor.

  • Lynn Redgrave
    Lynn Redgrave

    British-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...

  • Caryl Chessman
    Caryl Chessman

    American homicide.

  • Michael Hordern
    Michael Hordern

    Hertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).

  • Gene Raymond
    Gene Raymond

    Nyc, new york -- actor.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Jr.

  • Leonardo Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist, scientist, and inventor of the Renaissance period.

  • Osama Bin Laden

    Arabian muslim fundamentalist, well-known terrorist, also known as usama bin muhammad bin ladin or shaykh usama bin ladin.

  • Vincenta Da Vinci

    Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 2nd

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May 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 02, 1988:

  • Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
  • Iran - Teacher's Day
  • Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
  • Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
  • Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
  • Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván

Observances on May 02, 1988:

  • World Tuna Day

Saints celebrated on May 02, 1988:

  • Saint Zoe
  • Saint Mafalda
  • Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
  • Saint Germanus
  • Saints Exuperius and Zoe
  • Saint Boris
  • Saint Athanasius
  • saint tsar Boris
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May 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 02, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wishing Well youtube
  2. - Anything For You
  3. - Angel
  4. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  5. - Pink Cadillac

May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Perfect
  2. - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
  3. - Theme From S-Express
  4. - Got To Be Certain
  5. - Blue Monday 1988

May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nite And Day
  2. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  3. - Mercedes Boy
  4. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  5. - My Girl

May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 02, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  3. - DEBO HACERLO
  4. - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
  5. - QUE TE PASA

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May 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 02, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Blue

The Big Blue

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Luc Besson

Starring: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar

Country: United States of America

On the Silver Globe

On the Silver Globe

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grazyna Dylag, Waldemar Kownacki

Patty Hearst

Patty Hearst

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Carl Buechler

Starring: Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, Susan Blu

The Wrong Guys

The Wrong Guys

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Danny Bilson

Starring: Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye

May 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 02, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

May 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 02, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Power Game by Hedrick Smith

The Power Game

By:

Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner, goes into Washington, DC, to show how the game was played in 1980s governance.

The Charm School by Nelson DeMille

The Charm School

By:

Nelson DeMille is the #1 New York Times bestseller. He delivers an explosive thriller full of intrigue international and high-voltage political tension, set in modern Russia.

The Trial Of Socrates by I. F. Stone

The Trial Of Socrates

By:

I.F. Stone, a noted author, unraveled the long-hidden issues in the most famous case of free speech. Stone covers both Roman and Greek history.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

King Of The Murgos by David Eddings

King Of The Murgos

By:

Garion and Ce'Nedrea are guided by the Orb the God Aldur as they embark on a great mission to rescue their child. They make their way through the filthy swamps of Nyissa and then into

May 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 02, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Platform: Amiga, C64, TurboGrafx-CD, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Spotlight Software Telenet Japan (Sharp X68000)

Kid Kool

Kid Kool

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Vic Tokai

Kenseiden

Kenseiden

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Platformer, Side-Scroller, Hack & Slash, Action RPG

Publisher: Sega

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Platform: Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Game Boy, Mega Drive/Genesis, NES

Genre: Sports (Basketball)

Publisher: Electronic Arts Milton Bradley (NES)

Bomber Raid

Bomber Raid

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Activision; EU Sega

history

Who was the US President on May 02, 1988?

On May 02, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1988?

On May 02, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 02, 1988?

On May 02, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 2nd?

May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
  • 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.

Find out more about May 2nd

history

What happened in 1988?

1988 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
  • John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
  • Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances

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What was the calendar for May 1988?

May 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1988 calendar looked like.

Monday May 2, 1988