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May 16, 1988 was the 137th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 16, 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 16, 1988, who was born and died on May 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Anything For You by Gloria Estefan), movies (e.g. Killer Klowns from Outer Space, directed by Stephen Chiodo), 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 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1988?
- May 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1988?
- May 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1988?
What day of the week was May 16, 1988?
May 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1988:
- Surgeon general c everett koop reports nicotine as addictive as heroin
- Us supreme court rules trash may be searched without a warrant.
- A report by the surgeon general of the united states c. everett koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine.
May 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:37 am and setting at 10:36 pm.
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 16, 1988?
Famous people born on May 16, 1988:
- Abella Anderson
Known for her work in the adult film industry.
- Jesús Castillo
Mexican footballer.
- Jaak Põldma
Estonian tennis player.
- Martynas Gecevičius
Lithuanian basketball player.
- Sean Ward
Soap opera actor.
- Dominique Capraro
Model.
- Seamus O'Doherty
Youtube star.
- Atousa Pourkashiyan
- Behati Prinsloo
- Matías Benítez
- Jermaine Fowler
- Rafiq Hüseynov
- Vicky Kaushal
- Nate Potter
- Anton Kaniboloc'kyj
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 10 days old,
or 1875 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13129 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1988?
There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1988.
May 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1988:
- Carrie Baxter
Best bodybuilder (1983-1985), killed in a car accident at 42.
- George Pyrounakis
Theologian and priest of the greek orthodox church (born 1910).
- Kay Baxter
At 42 years old, the best bodybuilder in the world (1983-1985) is killed in a car accident.
- Louise Wood
Director of girl scouts of usa (1961-1972), dies aged 78.
- Anatolij Maslënkin
- Arnaldo Trevisan
- Giovanni Pala
- Michele Pascolato
- Július Bešina
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1988:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1988:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1988:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- George Michael - One More Try
- Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
May 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1988 was Mercedes Boy by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- Suave - My Girl
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right
May 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
May 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Stephen Chiodo
Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon
Country: United States of America
Rambo III
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Peter MacDonald
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Kurtwood Smith
Country: United States of America
Top Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Nello Rossati
Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez
Country: Italy
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
May 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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
May 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Treasure
By: Clive Cussler
Clive Cussler is the author of 16 consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He brings us Dirk Pitt, our beloved character. Dirk discovers a path that leads to precious treasures.
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.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
The Last Princess
By: Cynthia Freeman
This New York Times bestseller is about a forbidden 1920s love story between a woman from a rebellious Jewish society and a writer from No Time for Tears.
May 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax
Baal
Airwolf
Air Warrior II
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Who was the US President on May 16, 1988?
On May 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1988?
On May 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1988?
On May 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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.
