Sunday 1 May 1988
It was Sunday, under the sign of Taurus (see planets position on May 1, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Anushka Sharma and Lylah (singer).
In that special week of May people in US were listening to Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston.
In UK With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey was in the top 5 hits.
Waaris, directed by Ravindra Peepat, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while Rock Star by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Bereitschaft Dr. Federau.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Armalyte or Ataxx.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Saint James the Less.
- Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
- Saint Florine
- Saint Augustin Schoeffer
- Saint Theodulf.
- Saint Andeol.
- Czech Republic - "National Love Day" ? couples tend to flock to the memorial of the poet Karel Hynek M�cha in Prague and kiss.
- Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
- Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
- United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
- Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
- Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
- Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
- Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Beltane, L� Bealtaine, the first day of Summer in modern Ireland was celebrated by the Celts, and is now also celebrated by Neopagans and Wiccans.
- May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
- Saint Jeremiah.
- May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
- Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).
Famous Birthdays:
- Anushka Sharma: Indian actress and model.
- Lylah (singer)
- Nicholas Braun: American actor.
- Maria Balaba: Latvian figure skater.
Famous Deaths:
- Carroll Righter: American professional astrologer and syndicated columnist in daily papers read in 30 million homes.
- Paolo Stoppa: Italian film and stage actor.
Facts:
- Romance / Romance opens at Helen Hayes Theater NYC for 297 performances
- IRA attack in Roermond, kills 3
- Patti Rizzo wins LPGA Sara Lee Golf Classic.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1988?
- LIFE: Gone With The Wind 2000 Covers
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Michael Eisner & Mickey Mouse -- Apr. 25, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9114
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1988
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 1988 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Aerosmith - Angel
- INXS - Devil Inside
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
- Taylor Dayne - Prove Your Love
- Tiffany - I Saw Him Standing There
- Pebbles - Girlfriend
Top #10 R&B songs
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze") - E.U.
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- That's What Love Is - Miki Howard (Duet With Gerald Levert)
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- Levert - Sweet Sensation
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
- Kool Moe Dee - Wild, Wild West
Top #10 Latin songs
- AY AMOR - Ana Gabriel
- Y AHORA TE VAS - Los Bukis
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- PELIGRO DE AMOR - Chayanne
- Todo Por Ti - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
- AMOR PERFECTO - Roberto Carlos
- QUE TE PASA - Yuri
- Mi Hembra - Jose Jose
- ES MEJOR PERDONAR - Daniela Romo
- LA ULTIMA LUNA - Emmanuel
Top #5 songs in the UK
- With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey
- Fairground Attraction - Perfect
- Anfield Rap (Red Machine In Full Effect) - Liverpool FC
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- New Order - Blue Monday 1988
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Trial Of Socrates
In unraveling the long-hidden issues of the most famous free speech case of all time, noted author I.F. Stone ranges far and wide over Roman as well as Greek history to
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Love In The Time Of Cholera
In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he is a romantic.
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Heavy Unit
Ataxx
Armalyte
Chase H.Q.
