Sunday May 08, 1988: on this day

May 08, 1988 was the 129th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 08, 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 08, 1988, who was born and died on May 08, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 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 8th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1988?


May 08, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 129th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1988 can also be written as 5/8/1988 in the US and as 8/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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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.

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May 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    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

    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

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    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
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 21 days old,

or 1872 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13109 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 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 08, 1988?

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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:

  • 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
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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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
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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:

  1. - Wishing Well youtube
  2. - Anything For You
  3. - Angel
  4. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  5. - Pink Cadillac

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:

  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 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:

  1. - Nite And Day
  2. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  3. - Mercedes Boy
  4. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  5. - My Girl

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:

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

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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:

The Big Blue

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

On the Silver Globe

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grazyna Dylag, Waldemar Kownacki

Patty Hearst

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

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

The Wrong Guys

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Danny Bilson

Starring: Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye

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:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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:

Winfield by Dave Winfield with Tom Parker

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The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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The Last Princess by Cynthia Freeman

The Last Princess

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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.

Hot Money by Dick Francis

Hot Money

By:

Dick Francis, the great English storyteller, has created a classic mystery. Malcolm Pembroke wasn't able to get rich by making enemies. Not least, among those he was closest to.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

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Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.

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:

Fusion

Fusion

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Side-scrolling action

Publisher: JP Toho; NA Bandai

Konami Wai Wai World

Konami Wai Wai World

Platform: Family Computer Mobile Phones

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Konami

Fish!

Fish!

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS, Sinclair Spectrum.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Rainbird Software

history

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.

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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.

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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.

Discover how May 1988 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 8, 1988