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May 27, 1988 was the 148th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 27, 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 27, 1988, who was born and died on May 27, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 27, 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 27th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 27, 1988?
- May 27, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 27, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 27, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 27, 1988?
- May 27, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 27, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 27, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 27, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 27, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 27, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 27, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 27, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 27, 1988?
What day of the week was May 27, 1988?
May 27, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 27, 1988:
- Us senate ratifies a treaty eliminating medium-range nuclear missiles.
- Microsoft releases windows 2.1
- Somaliland war of independence: the somali national movement launches a major offensive against somali government forces in hargeisa and burao, then the second- and third-largest cities of somalia.[9]
May 27, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 27th 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 27, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 27, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 27th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 27, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 27, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 27, 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 27, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:34 pm and setting at 03:23 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 27, 1988?
Famous people born on May 27, 1988:
- Vonte Davis
Former NFL cornerback known for his exceptional defensive skills.
- Garrett Richards
MLB pitcher who has played for the Los Angeles Angels and San Diego Padres.
- Celso Borges
Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
- Tyler Sash
American football player (d. 2015).
- Irina Davydova
Russian hurdler.
- Allyn Rose
American volleyball player and model miss maryland usa 2011.
- Nicola Payne
Family member.
- Mari Pokinen
Estonian singer and actress.
- Vahinerii Requillart
- Denis Odoi
- Eva Pinkelnig
- Andrejs Rastorgujevs
- Tobias Reichmann
- João Souza
- Pedro Sousa
- Nedim Čović
- Iōannīs Athīnaiou
Whose famous birthday is on May 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 27th:
![Henry Kissinger]()
Henry KissingerGerman-american official in government, advisor, negotiator, and secretary of state under president nixon.
![Christopher Lee]()
Christopher LeeAmerican actor, who gained a large following after the films "curse of frankenstein" in 1957 and "dracula" one year later.
![Chris Colfer]()
Chris ColferChris colfer is an american actor best known for his role as kurt hummel on the television series glee.
![Alain Souchon]()
Alain SouchonFrench pop singer, songwriter, and actor (mother) of swiss descent was born in morocco.
![Joseph Fiennes]()
Joseph FiennesBritish actor.
![Paul Bettany]()
Paul BettanyPaul bettany is an english actor known for his roles in movies such as a beautiful mind, the da vinci code, and the marvel cinematic...
![Vincent Price]()
Vincent PriceAmerican actor and author, best known for his elegantly sophisticated roles in horror.
![Lily-Rose Depp]()
Lily-Rose DeppFrench-american actress and model.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Rachel Carson]()
Rachel CarsonAmerican marine biologist employed in the u.s.
May 27, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 10 months old,
or 430 months and 23 days old,
or 1873 weeks
or 13111 days old,
if you were born on May 27, 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 27, 1988?
There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 27, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 27, 1988.
May 27, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 27, 1988:
- Ernst Ruska
German physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1906).
- Hjördis Petterson
Swedish actress (d. 1988).
- Melvin J "Cy" Oliver
American jazz composer/orchestra leader dies at the age of 77.
- Renato Salvatori
Actor (burn, luna, 2 women).
- Florida Friebus
American actress bob newhart show, dies from a stroke at the age of 79.
What famous deaths happened on May 27th?
Famous deaths on May 27th:
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
![Jeffrey Hunter]()
Jeffrey HunterActor christopher pike-star trek cage, dies at 43.
![Paul Gleason]()
Paul GleasonAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Bill Pertwee]()
Bill PertweeEnglish actor (b. 1926).
![Mary Philbin]()
Mary PhilbinAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Ruth McDevitt]()
Ruth McDevittActress (jo all in the family), died at 80.
- Maurice Richards
Legendary ice hockey player known for his scoring prowess.
- Calvyn MacLeod
Key figure in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland.
- Jozeph Roth
Austrian novelist famous for 'The Radetzky March'.
- Amun Nehru
Indian independence activist and political leader.
May 27, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 27, 1988:
- Eutropius
- Mother's Day in Bolivia (Dfa de la Madre)
- Bruno, Bishop of Wnrzburg
- Hildebert
- Pope John I
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Venerable Bede
- Lag Ba'omer in Judaism (2005)
- Children's Day in Nigeria
Saints celebrated on May 27, 1988:
- Saint Julius the Veteran
May 27, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 27, 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 27, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 27, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 27, 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:
- George Michael - One More Try
- Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
- Foreigner - I Don't Want To Live Without You
May 27, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 27, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 27, 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:
- 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 27, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 27, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 27, 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:
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right
- Jesse Johnson - Love Struck
- Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
May 27, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 27, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 27, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 27, 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:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
May 27, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 27, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jackson Hunsicker
Starring: Aileen Quinn, John Paragon, Helen Hunt, Clive Revill
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Starring: Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon, Raf Vallone
Vampire's Kiss
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Robert Bierman
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Ashley
May 27, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 27, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
Freaky Deaky
By: Elmore Leonard
"Wonderfully wicked...a pedal-to the-metal romp." --Chicago TribuneEx-counter-culture SDS revolutionaries from Chicago decide to make bomb-making and detonating a business venture in Elmore Leonard's explosive and electrifying masterclass.
Rock Star
By: Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.
Battle Cry Of Freedom
By: James M. McPherson
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.
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 27, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 27, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
HotShot
ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter)
King of Kings
Alien Crush
John Madden Football
Who was the US President on May 27, 1988?
On May 27, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 27, 1988?
On May 27, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 27, 1988?
On May 27, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 27th?
May 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2019 - Four french police officers were arrested in connection to the bombing that occurred in lyon's historic center last friday, resulting in 13 injuries. the investigation is being led by anti-terrorist prosecutors. denis broliquier, the district mayor, said that the bomb was too weak to be effective in killing. the attack has not been claimed by anyone.
- 2018 - Politics in japan: yasuhiro nagasone, former japanese prime minister, celebrates his 100th birthday.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 18 people were killed and six others injured by a car bomb blast in khost, eastern afghanistan.
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.
