Monday May 23, 1988: on this day

May 23, 1988 was the 144th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 23, 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 23, 1988, who was born and died on May 23, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Try by George Michael), movies (e.g. Big, directed by Penny Marshall), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1988?


May 23, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1988 can also be written as 5/23/1988 in the US and as 23/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1988:

  • Maryland stops sale of cheap pistols on jan 1, 1990

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May 23, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 23, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 02:03 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 23, 1988?


Famous people born on May 23, 1988:

  • Gavin Free
    Gavin Free

    Youtube star.

  • Nimo Omoigui

    Nimo Omoigui is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the 100m and 200m sprints.

  • Rosanna Crawford

    Canadian biathlete.

  • Morgan Pressel

    American golfer.

  • Angelo Ogbonna

    Italian footballer.

  • Danny de Jong

    Dutch actor.

  • Lorenzo De Silvestri

    Italian footballer.

  • Wesley Johnson

    Youtube star.

  • Zachary Wohlman

    American boxer.

  • Roope Ranta

    Finnish player in ice hockey.

  • Vaness del Moral

    Filipina actress and dancer.

  • Iain Jensen
  • Vic Black
  • Courtney Fortson
  • Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 5 days old,

or 1870 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13093 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 1988?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1988.

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May 23, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1988:

  • David Schoenbrun

    Head of cbs broadcast bureau (washington, paris) dies at the age of 73.

  • Aya Kito

    Japanese diarist (born 1962).

  • Roberto Succo

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1988:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1988:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1988:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 23rd and May 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One More Try youtube
  2. - Shattered Dreams
  3. - Anything For You
  4. - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
  5. - I Don't Want To Live Without You

May 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 23rd and May 29th. 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 23, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Just Got Paid
  2. - Mercedes Boy
  3. - Something Just Ain't Right
  4. - Love Struck
  5. - Little Walter

May 23, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

May 23, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 23rd and May 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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May 23, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Big

Big

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Penny Marshall

Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard

Country: United States of America

The Frog Prince

The Frog Prince

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jackson Hunsicker

Starring: Aileen Quinn, John Paragon, Helen Hunt, Clive Revill

A Handful of Dust

A Handful of Dust

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Charles Sturridge

Starring: James Wilby, Kristin Scott Thomas, Richard Beale, Jackson Kyle

The Other Side of Midnight

The Other Side of Midnight

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Charles Jarrott

Starring: Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon, Raf Vallone

Vampire's Kiss

Vampire's Kiss

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Robert Bierman

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Ashley

May 23, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

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Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.

Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard

Freaky Deaky

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"Wonderfully wicked...a pedal-to the-metal romp." --Chicago TribuneEx-counter-culture SDS revolutionaries from Chicago decide to make bomb-making and detonating a business venture in Elmore Leonard's explosive and electrifying masterclass.

Treasure by Clive Cussler

Treasure

By:

Clive Cussler is the author of 16 consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He brings us Dirk Pitt, our beloved character. Dirk discovers a path that leads to precious treasures.

The Last Princess by Cynthia Freeman

The Last Princess

By:

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.

The Power Game by Hedrick Smith

The Power Game

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Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner, goes into Washington, DC, to show how the game was played in 1980s governance.

May 23, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy Great Tank

Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy Great Tank

Platform: NES

Genre: Shooting

Publisher: SNK

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf

Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Mac OS, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC Engine, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-CD

Genre: Sports game (golf)

Publisher: Accolade, Konami (NES), Victor Entertainment (Sharp X68000, MSX2)

F-19 Stealth Fighter

F-19 Stealth Fighter

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, PC-98

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: MicroProse

Insector X

Insector X

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive, PlayStation 2

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Taito, Hot-B, Sage's Creation

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1988?

On May 23, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1988?

On May 23, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1988?

On May 23, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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.

Monday May 23, 1988