Thursday May 26, 1988: on this day

May 26, 1988 was the 147th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 26, 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 26, 1988, who was born and died on May 26, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Try by George Michael), movies (e.g. Big, directed by Penny Marshall), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 26, 1988?


May 26, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 147th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1988 can also be written as 5/26/1988 in the US and as 26/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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May 26, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 26, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 26, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:30 pm and setting at 03:01 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 26, 1988?


Famous people born on May 26, 1988:

  • Juan Cuadrado

    Soccer player.

  • Leah Pritchett

    Leah Pritchett is a professional drag racer who has excelled in the NHRA Top Fuel category.

  • Andrea Catellani

    Italian footballer.

  • Damian Williams

    American football player.

  • Dani Samuels

    Australian discus thrower.

  • Will Chambers

    Australian rugby player.

  • Joel Selwood

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Fábio Pacheco
  • Sergio Pérez Visca
  • Orlando Sánchez
  • Da'Rel Scott
  • Dani Stevens
  • Akito Watabe
  • Cato Hansen
  • Ramon Harris
  • Bernadett Heidum
  • Revaz Lashkhi
  • Roko Mišlov
  • Luís Carlos Novo Neto

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 2 days old,

or 1870 weeks

or 13090 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 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 26, 1988?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1988.

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May 26, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 26, 1988:

  • Antonio Bardellino
  • Jim Carmichael
  • Nicolò Vittori
  • Nello Segurini
  • José Muñoz Molleda

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 26th

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May 26, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1988:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1988:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)
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May 26, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 26, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Try youtube
  2. - Shattered Dreams
  3. - Anything For You
  4. - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
  5. - I Don't Want To Live Without You

May 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. 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 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 26, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Just Got Paid
  2. - Mercedes Boy
  3. - Something Just Ain't Right
  4. - Love Struck
  5. - Little Walter

May 26, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 26, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 26, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 26, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Big

Big

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Penny Marshall

Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard

Country: United States of America

The Frog Prince

The Frog Prince

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jackson Hunsicker

Starring: Aileen Quinn, John Paragon, Helen Hunt, Clive Revill

A Handful of Dust

A Handful of Dust

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Charles Sturridge

Starring: James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale, Jackson Kyle

The Other Side of Midnight

The Other Side of Midnight

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Charles Jarrott

Starring: Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon, Raf Vallone

Vampire's Kiss

Vampire's Kiss

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Robert Bierman

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Ashley

May 26, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 26, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh by Michael Chabon

The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh

By:

Michael Chabon's debut novel is an engaging tale of complex friendships, father-son conflict, and the awakening to a young man’s sexualidentity.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

Battle Cry Of Freedom by James M. McPherson

Battle Cry Of Freedom

By:

Battle Cry of Freedom is a one-volume history of Civil War that will be filled with new interpretations and information. It challenges old myths and creates new ones.

Treasure by Clive Cussler

Treasure

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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.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

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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.

May 26, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 26, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hidden Agenda

Hidden Agenda

Platform: Macintosh, DOS

Genre: Government simulation game

Publisher: Springboard

Aleste

Aleste

Platform: Master System, MSX2, Wii Virtual Console, Java Midlet

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega (MS) Compile (MSX2) D4Enterprise (WVC) Square Enix Mobile (JM)

Akira

Akira

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure, visual novel

Hoppin' Mad

Hoppin' Mad

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Elite Systems

Famicom Wars

Famicom Wars

Platform: Family Computer, Virtual Console (Wii, 3DS, Wii U)

Genre: Turn-based tactics

Publisher: Nintendo

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1988?

On May 26, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1988?

On May 26, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1988?

On May 26, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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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.

Thursday May 26, 1988