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May 22, 1988 was the 143rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 22, 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 22, 1988, who was born and died on May 22, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 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 books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1988?
- May 22, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1988?
- May 22, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1988?
What day of the week was May 22, 1988?
May 22, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1988:
- 34th lpga championship won by sherri turner.
May 22, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 11:26 am and setting at 01:42 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 22, 1988?
Famous people born on May 22, 1988:
- Hanaan Al-Harbi
Talented football player who played for several top clubs.
- Atthew Brimer
Atthew Brimer is an American entrepreneur and investor who co-founded Classpass, a fitness class booking platform.
- Sareen Patel
Sareen Patel is a former competitive swimmer from India who has won several medals in national and international swimming competitions.
- Santana Garrett
Professional wrestler who has competed in various promotions.
- Chase Budinger
Chase Budinger is a former NBA player known for his basketball skills.
- Heida Reed
Icelandic-british actress.
- Vegard Skjerve
Norwegian footballer.
- Emre Anuk
German footballer.
- Anthony Andreu
French footballer.
- Markus Müller
German footballer.
- Morgan Stewart
Reality star.
- Pape M'Bow
Senegalese footballer.
- Pénélope Bonna
- 2017 Manchester Arena bombing
- Henry Chavancy
- Tony Andreu
- Willians dos Santos Santana
- Paola Sallustro
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 1 day old,
or 1874 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13120 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1988?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1988.
May 22, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1988:
- Giorgio Almirante
Italian politician and leader of italy's neo-fascist party.
- Ulderico Meanti
- Jules Gales
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1988:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1988:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1988:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1988 was Mercedes Boy by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 22, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 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 22, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Washington Goes To War
By: David Brinkley
Although Washington, D.C. is now the center of international affairs, government, and politics, it was once a small Southern city that hosted our nationally elected officials.
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.
People Like Us
By: Dominick Dunne
Before they had Too Much Money the people of Dominick Dunne’s gossipy New York Times bestseller novels were People Like Us.
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."
May 22, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Desert Commander
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Hard Head
King's Valley II
Who was the US President on May 22, 1988?
On May 22, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1988?
On May 22, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1988?
On May 22, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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.
