Sunday May 15, 1988

US date format: 5/15/1988, UK date format: 15/5/1988

It was Sunday, under the sign of Taurus (see birth chart on May 15, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include Nicole Flint and Marcus Collins. In that special week of May people in US were listening to Anything For You by Gloria Estefan. In UK Perfect by Fairground Attraction was in the top 5 hits. Chocolat, directed by Claire Denis, 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 Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Kenseiden or Baal.
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Holidays

Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
International day of climate changes.
International conscientious objectors' day.
Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
International day of families.
Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
Saint Dymphna
Saint Achillius
Saint Gerebern
Saint Isidore the Labourer
Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
Saint Reticius
Saint Denise
Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.
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Events

Carrie closes at Virginia Theater NYC after 5 performances
Gospel at Colonus closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 61 performances
Moscow began withdrawing its 115,000 troops in Afghanistan
Second American Comedy Awards: Robin Williams and Tracey Ullman.
Nancy Lopez wins LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Golf Classic.
Soviet war in Afghanistan: After more than eight years of fighting, the Red Army begins its withdrawal from Afghanistan.
A report by U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine.
''California v. Greenwood'': The U.S. Supreme Court rules that police officers do not need a search warrant to search through discarded garbage.
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