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May 06, 1988 was the 127th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 06, 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 06, 1988, who was born and died on May 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 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 6th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 06, 1988?
- May 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 06, 1988?
- May 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 06, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 06, 1988?
What day of the week was May 06, 1988?
May 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 06, 1988:
- Graeme hick scores 405 for worcestershire versus somerset 35 fours 11 sixes.
- All thirty-six passengers and crew were killed when widerøe flight 710 crashed into mt. torghatten in brønnøy.
May 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th 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.
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May 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 06, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 12:26 am and setting at 10:24 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 06, 1988?
Famous people born on May 06, 1988:
- Dakota Kai
Professional wrestler known for her time in WWE.
- Ryan Anderson
American basketball player.
- Casey Chan
Youtube star.
- Marcus Cannon
- Marcel Essombé
- Hegon
- Sténio Nivaldo Matos dos Santos
- Jonathan Nelson
- Demis Radovčić
- Ramon de Morais Motta
- Nicolás Romat
- Adigun Taofeek Salami
- Nik Cochran
- Andrea Stravaganti
- Molly Taylor
- Jani Virtanen
- Petrit Zhubi
- Miranda Ayim
Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:
![George Clooney]()
George ClooneyAmerican actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.
![Bob Seger]()
Bob SegerAmerican rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.
![Shahana Goswami]()
Shahana GoswamiIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.
![Tony Blair]()
Tony BlairBritish politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.
![Christian Clavier]()
Christian ClavierHis brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.
![Anne Parillaud]()
Anne ParillaudFrench actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.
![Richard E. Grant]()
Richard E. GrantRichard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.
![Gabourey Sidibe]()
Gabourey SidibeGabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Tom Bergeron]()
Tom BergeronBergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.
May 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 13 days old,
or 1876 weeks
or 13132 days old,
if you were born on May 06, 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 06, 1988?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 06, 1988.
May 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 06, 1988:
- Costantino Nivola
What famous deaths happened on May 6th?
Famous deaths on May 6th:
![Marlene Dietrich]()
Marlene DietrichGerman-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.
![Charles Farrell]()
Charles FarrellCape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").
![Ann Todd]()
Ann ToddActress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.
![Monty Woolley]()
Monty WoolleyAmerican actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.
![Virginia Capers]()
Virginia CapersSumter, south carolina -- actress.
![Wilfrid Hyde-White]()
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteEngland, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).
![Helene Weigel]()
Helene WeigelAt 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.
- Kadden Thoreau
Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...
- Shaeleigh Thoreau
Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.
- Ayriel Thoreau
Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.
May 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 06, 1988:
- Sinaites of Serbia
- New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
- Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
- Micah of Radonezh
- New Martyr Elias Ardunis
- Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
- Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
- Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
- Blessed Prudentia
Saints celebrated on May 06, 1988:
- Saint Justus
- Saint Benedicta of Rome
- Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
- Saint Lucius
- Saint John in the Oil
May 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 06, 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 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 06, 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:
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- Aerosmith - Angel
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
May 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 06, 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:
- Fairground Attraction - Perfect
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- S-Express - Theme From S-Express
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- New Order - Blue Monday 1988
May 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 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 06, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 06, 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:
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- Suave - My Girl
May 06, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 06, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 06, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 06, 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:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
May 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 06, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grazyna Dylag, Waldemar Kownacki
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Carl Buechler
Starring: Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, Susan Blu
The Wrong Guys
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Danny Bilson
Starring: Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye
May 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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
Release year: 1988
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
May 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 06, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Thriving On Chaos
By: Tom Peters
This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.
Inheritance
By: Judith Michael
This story is about a family fighting for an orphan, and a woman's struggle to recover her reputation. The family patriarch is a household help to the Salingers.
Chaos
By: James Gleick
National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.
May 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 06, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Heavy Unit
The Computer Edition of Scrabble
Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
Alien Crush
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
Who was the US President on May 06, 1988?
On May 06, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1988?
On May 06, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 06, 1988?
On May 06, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 6th?
May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
- 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.
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.
