Sunday May 08, 1988: on this day
About May 8th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Oba Oba closes at Ambassador Theater NYC after 46 performances
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Enrique Iglesias, Don Rickles
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby
- #1 UK song: Perfect by Fairground Attraction
- Popular movie: The Big Blue directed by Luc Besson
More about May 8th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1988?
- May 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1988?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 1988?
- May 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1988?
What day of the week was May 08, 1988?
May 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1988:
- Oba oba closes at ambassador theater nyc after 46 performances
- Mike tyson crashes his $183,000 bently on varick st. in new york city
- Amateur referees work new jersey devils-boston bruins playoff games, as nhl referees walk-off, due to a restraining order brought by the devils.
- Juli inkster wins lpga crestar golf classic.
- A fire at illinois bell's hinsdale central office triggers an extended 1aess network outage once considered the 'worst telecommunications disaster in us telephone industry history' and still the worst to occur on mother's day.
May 08, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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May 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 01:54 am and setting at 12:57 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 08, 1988?
Famous people born on May 08, 1988:
- Trisha Paytas
Internet personality and YouTuber with a large following.
- Doga Konakoglu
Doga konakoglu is a turkish-american vine star known for his comedic sketches and relatable content.
- Tanel Kurbas
Estonian basketball player.
- Maicon Pereira de Oliveira
Brazilian footballer (b. 1988).
- David Sjølie
Norwegian guitarist (mopti).
- Danijel Alibabic
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
- Enrique Iglesias
Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
- Don Rickles
Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
- Melissa Gilbert
Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
- Gary Glitter
Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
- Nora Arnezeder
French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
- David Attenborough
Naturalist and broadcaster in english.
- Lex Barker
American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
- Christina Cole
English actress.
- James Mitchum
Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
- Salome Jens
Milwaukee actor.
How old is someone born on May 08, 1988?
Someone born on May 08, 1988 is:
36 years and 28 days old,
or 432 months and 28 days old,
or 1882 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13177 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1988?
There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1988.
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May 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1988:
- Kypton Heinlein
Kypton Heinlein was a highly influential American science fiction author, known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.
- Robert Heinlein
American science fiction author known for his influential works such as Stranger in a Strange Land and The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress.
- Domingo Ortega
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
- Dirk Bogarde
He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
- George Peppard
American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
- Barbara Payton
American actress, onscreen since 1940.
- Jeanne Cooper
Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
- Dennis Waterman
English actor and singer (b. 1948).
- Richard Derr
Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1988:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1988:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1988:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
May 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
May 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:
May 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 08, 1988?
On May 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1988?
On May 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1988?
On May 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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.