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May 02, 1988 was the 123rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is May 02, 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 02, 1988, who was born and died on May 02, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby), movies (e.g. The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson), 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 2nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1988?
- May 02, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1988?
- May 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1988?
What day of the week was May 02, 1988?
May 02, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1988:
- Baltimore orioles sign a 15-year lease to remain in baltimore and get a new park.
May 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 06:24 am.
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 02, 1988?
Famous people born on May 02, 1988:
![Stephen Henderson]()
Stephen HendersonIrish footballer.
- Makenze Gonzalez
Makenze Gonzalez is a brilliant mathematician known for her groundbreaking work in the field of number theory.
- Meaghen Klingenberg
Meaghen Klingenberg is an American soccer player who has played as a defender for the United States women's national soccer team.
- Aleanna Patel
Aleanna Patel is an Indian-American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her fusion of traditional Indian and contemporary...
- Neftalí Feliz
Dominican baseball player.
- Lara Liang
Taiwanese-american singer.
- Alireza Haghighi
- Nixson Kurgat
- Tyler Laser
- Fabian Lustenberger
- Lucas Martínez
- Sibusiso Matsenjwa
- Johanna Mattsson
- Jerry Akaminko
- David Registe
- Olzhas Sattibayev
- Jamie Skeen
- Juan Pablo Valencia
Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:
![Lesley Gore]()
Lesley GoreLesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.
![David Suchet]()
David SuchetDavid suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
![Dwayne Johnson]()
Dwayne JohnsonCanadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
![Christine Baranski]()
Christine BaranskiChristine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Mitzi Kapture]()
Mitzi KaptureMitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
![Kay Panabaker]()
Kay PanabakerAmerican actress.
![Brian Aherne]()
Brian AherneBritish-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
![Brian Tochi]()
Brian TochiAmerican actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.
May 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 22 days old,
or 1877 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13141 days old,
if you were born on May 02, 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 02, 1988?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1988.
May 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 1988:
- Alvaro Amarugi
- Pavel Petrovič Kadočnikov
What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?
Famous deaths on May 2nd:
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Caryl Chessman]()
Caryl ChessmanAmerican homicide.
![Michael Hordern]()
Michael HordernHertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
![Gene Raymond]()
Gene RaymondNyc, new york -- actor.
![Efrem Zimbalist]()
Efrem ZimbalistJr.
- Vincenta Da Vinci
Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Leonardo da Vinci
A renowned Renaissance polymath, known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper', as well as his groundbreaking...
May 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 1988:
- Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
- Iran - Teacher's Day
- Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
- Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
- Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
- Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván
Observances on May 02, 1988:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 1988:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 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 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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:
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- Aerosmith - Angel
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac
May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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 02, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 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 02, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 02, 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:
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- Suave - My Girl
May 02, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.
May 02, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 02, 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 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Big Blue
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Luc Besson
Starring: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar
Country: United States of America
On the Silver Globe
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski
Starring: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grazyna Dylag, Waldemar Kownacki
Patty Hearst
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Starring: Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Carl Buechler
Starring: Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, Susan Blu
The Wrong Guys
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Danny Bilson
Starring: Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye
May 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
May 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Charm School
By: Nelson DeMille
Nelson DeMille is the #1 New York Times bestseller. He delivers an explosive thriller full of intrigue international and high-voltage political tension, set in modern Russia.
Battle Cry Of Freedom
By: James M. McPherson
Battle Cry of Freedom is a one-volume history of Civil War that will be filled with new interpretations and information. It challenges old myths and creates new ones.
Rock Star
By: Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.
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
May 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 02, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
F-1 Dream
Armalyte
F-16 Combat Pilot
Galactic Protector
Fire King
Who was the US President on May 02, 1988?
On May 02, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1988?
On May 02, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 1988?
On May 02, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 2nd?
May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
- 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.
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.
