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What day of the week was May 17, 1988?


May 17, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1988 can also be written as 5/17/1988 in the US and as 17/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th 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 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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May 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 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 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 10:36 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 17, 1988?


Famous people born on May 17, 1988:

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Karrueche Tran
    Karrueche Tran

    Karrueche tran is a model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her high-profile relationship with singer chris brown.

  • Ezinne Ajufo

    Ezinne Ajufo is a Nigerian journalist and news anchor who has worked for several media outlets in Nigeria.

  • Lindzy Wilcox

    Lindzy Wilcox is an Australian journalist who has worked for various news outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald.

  • Soccer

    American acting dog (d. 2001).

  • Jennison Myrie-Williams

    English footballer.

  • Erik Lesser
  • Granddi N'Goyi
  • Alexis Niz
  • Kumiko Ōba
  • Martin Olsson
  • Marcus Olsson
  • Marcelo Rangel
  • Francesco Caria
  • Bianca Stuart
  • Nina Tipotsch
  • Kōki Yonekura

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

  • Andrea Corr
    Andrea Corr

    Irish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.

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How old is someone born on May 17, 1988?


Someone born on May 17, 1988 is:

36 years and 19 days old,

or 432 months and 19 days old,

or 1881 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1988?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1988.

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May 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1988:

  • Virgil Hawkins

    Prominent figure in the fight against racial segregation in the United States.

  • Isaak Jaglom

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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May 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 17, 1988:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1988:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1988:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 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:

  1. - Anything For You
  2. - One More Try youtube
  3. - Shattered Dreams
  4. - Always On My Mind
  5. - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)

May 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 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:

  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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1988 was Mercedes Boy by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 17, 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:

  1. - Mercedes Boy
  2. - Nite And Day
  3. - My Girl
  4. - Just Got Paid
  5. - Something Just Ain't Right

May 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 17, 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:

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

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May 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

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Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

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The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

Inheritance by Judith Michael

Inheritance

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This story is about a family fighting for an orphan, and a woman's struggle to recover her reputation. The family patriarch is a household help to the Salingers.

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.

The Last Princess by Cynthia Freeman

The Last Princess

By:

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 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Desert Commander

Desert Commander

Platform: NES/Family Computer

Genre: Historic turn-based strategy

Publisher: Kemco

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Platform: Super Famicom Game Boy Color Mobile phone Wii Android iOS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix (2009-present); Square Enix (2009-present)

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum, Zeebo

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Data East (Japan) Data East USA (North America) Imagine Software (Europe) Namco Ocean Software Majesco Entertainment G-mode Co., Ltd. (Brazil)

Cyberball

Cyberball

Platform: Arcade, NES, Mega Drive/Genesis, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, XBLA

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Games

Blaster Master

Blaster Master

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Run and gun

Publisher: Sunsoft

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Who was the US President on May 17, 1988?

On May 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1988?

On May 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1988?

On May 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 17th?

May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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.

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