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May 19, 1988 was the 140th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 19, 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 19, 1988, who was born and died on May 19, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 19, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Anything For You by Gloria Estefan), movies (e.g. Killer Klowns from Outer Space, directed by Stephen Chiodo), 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 19th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 19, 1988?
- May 19, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 19, 1988?
- May 19, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 19, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 19, 1988?
What day of the week was May 19, 1988?
May 19, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 140th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 19, 1988 can also be written as 5/19/1988 in the US and as 19/5/1988 in UK and Europe.
May 19, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 19, 1988:
- Carlos lehder rivas, of colombia's medell?n drug cartel, is convicted in florida for smuggling more than three tons of cocaine into us.
May 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 19th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 19, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 12:15 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 19, 1988?
Famous people born on May 19, 1988:
- Hikaru Shida
Hikaru Shida is a Japanese actress known for her roles in various television dramas and films.
- Lily Cole
Movie actress.
- Antonija Misura
- Georgina Stojiljković
- Cameron Hepple
- Kenny Kadji
- Jocelyne Larocque
- Lee Hsin-han
- Mike Alessi
- Filip Stojanović
- Santiago Villafañe
- Juan Villar
- Davide Zanotelli
- Cristian Piarrou
- Marlon Blue
- Evgenij Baljajkin
- Reda El Amrani
Whose famous birthday is on May 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 19th:
![Grace Jones]()
Grace JonesGrace jones is a jamaican-american singer, actress, and model known for her distinctive voice, androgynous style, and hits like 'pull up to...
![André the Giant]()
André the GiantAndré the giant was a french professional wrestler and actor, known for his enormous size and strength.
![Pete Townshend]()
Pete TownshendBritish musician, founder of "the who", rock band.
![Jon Kortajarena]()
Jon KortajarenaJon kortajarena is a spanish model known for his work with major fashion brands and his appearances in high-profile fashion shows and...
![Nora Ephron]()
Nora EphronAmerican director, producer, screenwriter and novelist.
![Kevin Garnett]()
Kevin GarnettNba forward (minnesota timberwolves).
![Kyle Eastwood]()
Kyle EastwoodAmerican singer-bass player and actor.
![Nancy Kwan]()
Nancy KwanHong kong-american actress and makeup artist.
![Michele Placido]()
Michele PlacidoFoggia, italy -- actor (la lupa, poliziotti).
![Jesse Peretz]()
Jesse PeretzAmerican filmmaker, seen in "first love, last rites," which was released in june 1998.
May 19, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 10 months old,
or 430 months and 30 days old,
or 1874 weeks
or 13118 days old,
if you were born on May 19, 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 19, 1988?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 19, 1988.
May 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 19, 1988:
- Salem Bin Laden
Brother of Osama bin Laden and a businessman involved in the Saudi Binladin Group.
- Virginia Farmer
Actresss (cyrano de bergerac), dies at 90.
- Barbara Laage
- Lloyd Vaughan
- Kurt Caesar Hoffmann
- Giancarlo Castelli
What famous deaths happened on May 19th?
Famous deaths on May 19th:
![Alan Young]()
Alan YoungAlan young was a canadian-american actor best known for his role as wilbur post in the television series mister ed.
![Ronald Colman]()
Ronald ColmanBritish-american actor.
![Henry Corden]()
Henry CordenAmerican actor and voice artist (born in 1921).
- Maymuna Ali
Legendary female boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali.
- Nathanyal Hawthorne
Renowned American novelist and short story writer.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, and served as First Lady from 1961...
- Jaclyne Bouvier Kennedy
Wife of President John F. Kennedy and known for her style and grace.
May 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 19, 1988:
- National Hug-Your-Cat Day
- NASCAR Day USA.(2006)
- Commemoration of Pontian Greeks Genocide in Greece.
- Commemoration of Atatnrk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey (1919).
- Theophilus of Corte
- Pudentiana
- Emiliana
- Ives
- Peter Celestine
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Dunstan
May 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 19, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1988 was Anything For You by Gloria Estefan, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- George Michael - One More Try
- Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
May 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. 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 19, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1988 was Mercedes Boy by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- Al B. Sure! - Nite And Day
- Suave - My Girl
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right
May 19, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 19, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
May 19, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
May 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 19, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Stephen Chiodo
Starring: Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, John Vernon
Country: United States of America
Rambo III
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Peter MacDonald
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Marc de Jonge, Kurtwood Smith
Country: United States of America
Top Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Nello Rossati
Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez
Country: Italy
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
May 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 19, 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
May 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 19, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Chaos
By: James Gleick
National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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.
Inheritance
By: Judith Michael
This story is about a family fighting for an orphan, and a woman's struggle to recover her reputation. The family patriarch is a household help to the Salingers.
The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh
By: Michael Chabon
Michael Chabon's debut novel is an engaging tale of complex friendships, father-son conflict, and the awakening to a young man’s sexualidentity.
May 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 19, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Desert Commander
Beach Buggy Simulator
Galactic Protector
Exile
Hoshi wo Sagashite
Who was the US President on May 19, 1988?
On May 19, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 19, 1988?
On May 19, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 19, 1988?
On May 19, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 19th?
May 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2019 - A bus transporting south african nationals was struck by an explosion near giza's grand egyptian museum, egypt. at least 14 people were injured.
- 2018 - Russian military intervention in ukraine: ukraine’s joint forces operation reports that russian-led militants attacked ukrainian troops in donbas 43 times in the last 24 hours. they used artillery systems, 120mm mortars, and 82mm mortars ten times each, but there were no casualties among ukrainian servicemen. two militants have been killed and three more are injured, according to intelligence data.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: at least 11 people are killed by a roadside bomb in logar province.
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.
