What happened on Wednesday May 11, 1988?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1988:

• German Postal System Restructuring The German Bundestag parliament passed a landmark law restructuring the postal system, dividing Deutsche Post into three separate entities: Deutsche Telekom (telephone system), Deutsche Post (postal service), and a postal bank. This legislation also opened the telecommunications market to private competition.
• French Nuclear Test France conducted a nuclear test, demonstrating its ongoing nuclear weapons and defense technology capabilities.
• Mario Andretti Sets Indianapolis 500 Lap Record Racing legend Mario Andretti set a remarkable speed record at the Indianapolis 500, achieving the fastest lap at 221.565 miles per hour, showcasing the pinnacle of motorsport technology and skill.
• KV Mechelen Wins Europe Cup II KV Mechelen, a Belgian football club, won the 28th edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, marking a significant achievement in European football.

Events in 1988

May 11, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1988

Newspapers from May. 11, 1988

May 11, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1988 can also be written as 5/11/1988 in the US and as 11/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1988 in May 1988 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1988:

• Blac Chyna

  Media personality, model, and entrepreneur known for her high-profile relationships and social media presence in the entertainment industry.

• Marcel Kittel

  Prominent German professional cyclist who won multiple stages in Grand Tours like the Tour de France, known for his exceptional sprinting...

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1988:

• Kim Philby

  Infamous British double agent who worked for Soviet intelligence during the Cold War.

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on May 11th

May 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
2. Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
3. Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
4. George Michael - One More Try
5. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac

May 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Fairground Attraction - Perfect
2. Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
3. S-Express - Theme From S-Express
4. Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
5. New Order - Blue Monday 1988

May 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the music chart for the week May 9th and May 15th.

1. Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
2. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
3. Suave - My Girl
4. Kool Moe Dee - Wild, Wild West
5. Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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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 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 04:38 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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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1988

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Someone born on May 11, 1988 is:

36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 12 days old,

or 1928 weeks

or 13496 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1988?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 11, 1988.

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