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May 18, 1988 was the 139th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 18, 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 18, 1988, who was born and died on May 18, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 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 18th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1988?
- May 18, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1988?
- May 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1988?
What day of the week was May 18, 1988?
May 18, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 18, 1988 can also be written as 5/18/1988 in the US and as 18/5/1988 in UK and Europe.
May 18, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1988:
- Bayer leverkusen wins 17th uefa cup at leverkusen.
May 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 11:31 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 18, 1988?
Famous people born on May 18, 1988:
- Jacyln Williams
Jacyln Williams is a former professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles.
- Taeyang (singer)
Taeyang is a south korean singer known for being a member of the popular k-pop group big bang and for his successful solo career.
- Iness Rau
French model who gained fame for being the first openly transgender Playmate of the Month in 2017.
- Reneta Gonzalez
Reneta Gonzalez is a professional tennis player from Argentina.
- Ciaira Fitzgerald
Ciaira Fitzgerald is an award-winning photographer known for her stunning nature and landscape photography.
- Owin Evans
Owin Evans was a professional track and field athlete who specialized in sprinting events.
- Phares Holt
Phares Holt was a professional American football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL.
- Paolina Soto
Paolina Soto is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player who plays as a point guard.
- Graylen Yates
Graylen Yates is a professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for the past 8 seasons.
- Sarahmarie Diaz
Sarahmarie Diaz is a former American basketball player who played as a point guard.
- Lavi Shapira
Lavi Shapira is an Israeli former professional gymnast.
- Novelle Ebanks
Novelle Ebanks is a former professional tennis player from Jamaica.
- Ryan Cooley
Ryan cooley is a canadian actor best known for his role as j.t.
- Tahani Jones
Tahani Jones is a former professional football player known for her exceptional skills on the field.
- Bubbles Paraiso
Filipino entrepreneur known for her successful ventures in the beauty and wellness industry.
- Taeyang
South korean singer.
- Koji Seto
Japanese singer and actor.
- Gabi Victor
Reality star.
- Danielle Victor
Reality star.
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 7 days old,
or 1875 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13126 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 18, 1988?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1988.
May 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1988:
- Daws Butler
Cartoon voice (yogi bear huckleberry hound), dies aged 71.
- Michiko Tanaka
- Enzo Tortora
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1988 was Mercedes Boy by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 18, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 18, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 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.
Prelude To Foundation
By: Isaac Asimov
It is 12 020 G.E. Cleon I, Emperor Cleon sits uncomfortably on the Imperial throne at Trantor. Forty billion people are gathered here in the multidomed capital, Galactic Empire.
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.
May 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha
Blasted
Bases Loaded II: Second Season
Crosswize
Earthlight
Who was the US President on May 18, 1988?
On May 18, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1988?
On May 18, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1988?
On May 18, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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.
