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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1988What happened on Sunday, May 1, 1988?
About May 1st, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 1, 1988, Michael Jordan became the first player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in consecutive playoff games. He scored 55 points in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 106-101 victory.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston
- #1 UK song: With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- May 01, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 01, 1988?
- Who was born on May 01, 1988?
- May 01, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 01, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 01, 1988?
- Back in 1988
May 01, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1988:
- Michael Jordan scores 55 points in consecutive playoff games On May 1, 1988, Michael Jordan became the first player in NBA history to score 50 or more points in consecutive playoff games. He scored 55 points in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 106-101 victory. source: nba.com
- Patti Rizzo wins Sara Lee Classic at LPGA Tour On May 1, 1988, Patti Rizzo secured her third LPGA Tour victory by winning the Sara Lee Classic in Tennessee. She finished the tournament with a score of 207 (−9), edging out Tammie Green, Sherri Turner, and Kim Williams in a playoff. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Jacobo León - Mexican Film Professional Jacobo León is a Mexican film director, animator, writer, and producer known for his contributions to the Mexican entertainment industry.
- Darryl Knights - English Footballer Darryl Knights is an English football player who was active during the late 1980s.
May 01, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 01, 1988?
Who was born on May 01, 1988?
Famous people born on May 01, 1988:
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Anushka SharmaAnushka Sharma is an Indian actress and film producer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. She is among the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India and is known for her roles in various blockbuster Bollywood films. [bio]
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Nicholas BraunNicholas Braun is an American actor best known for his role as Cousin Greg (Greg Hirsch) on the HBO television series 'Succession.' He has received critical acclaim and multiple Emmy nominations for his performance on the show. [bio]
May 01, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 01, 1988:
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Paolo StoppaRenowned Italian actor who excelled in both stage and film performances.
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Carroll RighterCarroll Righter was a prominent American astrologer who became famous in Hollywood, providing astrological guidance to celebrities and...
May 01, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 01, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1988 was Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Aerosmith - Angel
- INXS - Devil Inside
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
May 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- Fairground Attraction - Perfect
- Liverpool FC - Anfield Rap (Red Machine In Full Effect)
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- New Order - Blue Monday 1988
May 01, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Miki Howard (Duet With Gerald Levert) - That's What Love Is
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
May 01, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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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 01, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 01, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 01, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:58 pm and setting at 05:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 31, 1988.
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Someone born on May 01, 1988 is:
38 years 3 months old,
or 459 months and 10 days old,
or 1997 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13981 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1988?
There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 1st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1988.
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Back in 1988
Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 1, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 1, 1988 includes Michael Jordan scores 55 points in consecutive playoff games, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 1, 1988 included “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” by Whitney Houston, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 1, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 1, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Anushka Sharma, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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