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May 25, 1988 was the 146th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 25, 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 25, 1988, who was born and died on May 25, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 25, 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 25th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 25, 1988?
- May 25, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 25, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 25, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 25, 1988?
- May 25, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 25, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 25, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 25, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 25, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 25, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 25, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 25, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 25, 1988?
What day of the week was May 25, 1988?
May 25, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 25, 1988 can also be written as 5/25/1988 in the US and as 25/5/1988 in UK and Europe.
May 25, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 25, 1988:
- Psv wins europe cup.
May 25, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th 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 25, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 25, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 25th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 25, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 25, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 25, 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 25, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:29 pm and setting at 02:41 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 25, 1988?
Famous people born on May 25, 1988:
![Hannah Rutherford]()
Hannah RutherfordYoutube star.
- Shivank Gupta
Heavyweight champion with an unbeaten record.
- Riyanshi Sharma
Star soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.
- Adisen Evans
Adisen Evans is a professional track and field athlete who has won several Olympic medals.
- Joangel Ramirez
Joangel Ramirez is a professional tennis player who has won several tournaments on the ATP tour.
- Nishita Kumar
Professional soccer player with multiple awards.
- Ulas Tuna Astepe
Turkish actor famous for his performances in popular TV dramas.
- Gatsby JS
Creator of Gatsby.
- Jonathan Loda
Professional Dota 2 player known for his skills and achievements.
- Mileidy Gómez
Mileidy Gómez is a Colombian journalist and news presenter who has worked for several television networks in Colombia.
- Dávid Škutka
Slovak footballer.
- Cameron van der Burgh
South african swimmer.
- JJ Hamblett
Pop singer.
- Elle Fowler
Youtube star.
- Emzy255
Youtube star.
- Mato Jajalo
- Britta Büthe
- Bruce Campbell
Whose famous birthday is on May 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 25th:
![Cillian Murphy]()
Cillian MurphyCillian Murphy is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as 28 Days Later, Inception, and the Peaky Blinders TV series.
![Mike Myers]()
Mike MyersMike myers is a canadian comedian and actor best known for his roles in the 'austin powers' film series and as a cast member on 'saturday...
![Ian McKellen]()
Ian McKellenBritish actor, nominated for an oscar in 1999 for his performance in "gods and monsters".
![Anne Heche]()
Anne HecheAmerican actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.
![Dave Lee Travis]()
Dave Lee TravisDave lee travis is a british dj known for his work on bbc radio 1 and as a presenter on top of the pops.
![Barbara Schulz]()
Barbara SchulzShe was a french film and stage actress, and is nominated for the cesar for best promising actress.
![Connie Sellecca]()
Connie SelleccaAmerican model actress and producer.
![Beverly Sills]()
Beverly SillsAmerican singer.
![Dixie Carter]()
Dixie CarterAmerican actress who was primarily a tv star.
![Octavia Spencer]()
Octavia SpencerAcademy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Help.
May 25, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 10 months old,
or 430 months and 25 days old,
or 1873 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13113 days old,
if you were born on May 25, 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 25, 1988?
There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 25, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 25, 1988.
May 25, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 25, 1988:
- Ernst Ruska
German physicist, academic nobel prize laureate (d.88).
- Ruth Malcomson
- Monte Kay
- Karl August Wittfogel
- Mario Luciolli
What famous deaths happened on May 25th?
Famous deaths on May 25th:
![Dany Robin]()
Dany RobinFrench actress, whose international work includes alfred hitchcock’s "topaz" 1969.
![Nicholas Clay]()
Nicholas ClayBritish actor (born 1946).
![Vic Tayback]()
Vic TaybackBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Roy Brown]()
Roy BrownAmerican tv personality, puppeteer and clown, best known for his role as cooky the clown (also cooky the clown) on chicago's "bozo's circus"...
![Charles Nelson Reilly]()
Charles Nelson ReillyAmerican actor and tv host (born in 1931).
- Armarion Smith
Award-winning actor known for his versatile roles.
- Yasna Petrova
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Sundiata
Founder of the Mali Empire and known as the Lion King.
- Beatryce Beebe
Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.
- Gid Tanner
Legendary baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.
May 25, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 25, 1988:
- Ancient Latvia - Urbanas Diena observed
- Virginia - Confederate Memorial Day (1868)
- Argentina - Day of May Revolution/National Day (1810)
- Towel Day, in memory of Douglas Adams, is observed in ?
- The Ascension, one of the great feasts in the Christian liturgical calendar
- The former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia - Day of Youth
- Chad, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe - African Liberation Day
- Officially declared Carrie Underwood Day in Oklahoma for her winning American Idol
- Jordan - National Day/Arab Renaissance Day (1946)
- Africa Day commemorating the 1963 fouding of he AU's precursor, OAU
Observances on May 25, 1988:
- Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, 25-31 May
Saints celebrated on May 25, 1988:
- Saint Reinolf
- Saint Marie-Madeleine-Sofie Barat (died 1865)
- Saint Bede the Venerable (died 735)
- Saint Frederic
- Saint Augustine of Canterbury
- Saint Bruno of Wnrzburg
- Saint Hildebert
- Saint Pope Gregory VII (died 1085)
May 25, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 25, 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 25, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 25, 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:
- George Michael - One More Try
- Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
- Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
- Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
- Foreigner - I Don't Want To Live Without You
May 25, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 25, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 25, 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:
- 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 25, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 25, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 25, 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:
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
- Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right
- Jesse Johnson - Love Struck
- Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
May 25, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 25, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.
May 25, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 25, 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:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
May 25, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 25, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jackson Hunsicker
Starring: Aileen Quinn, John Paragon, Helen Hunt, Clive Revill
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Charles Jarrott
Starring: Marie-France Pisier, John Beck, Susan Sarandon, Raf Vallone
Vampire's Kiss
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Robert Bierman
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Maria Conchita Alonso, Jennifer Beals, Elizabeth Ashley
May 25, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 25, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
Washington Goes To War
By: David Brinkley
Although Washington, D.C. is now the center of international affairs, government, and politics, it was once a small Southern city that hosted our nationally elected officials.
Freaky Deaky
By: Elmore Leonard
"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.
Rock Star
By: Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.
May 25, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 25, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Desert Commander
The Colony
The Legendary Axe
The Guardian Legend
Alien Crush
Who was the US President on May 25, 1988?
On May 25, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 25, 1988?
On May 25, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 25, 1988?
On May 25, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 25th?
May 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th 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 25th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-united states relations. iran-saudi arabia relations. iran-saudi arabia proxy conflict: u.s. president donald trump bypasses congress and approves the sale of billions worth of weapons to saudi arabia. he cited iranian threats against the latter.
- 2018 - Noblesville west middle school shootings: two people were injured in a shooting at noblesville west middle school, noblesville, indiana. one suspect is currently in police custody.
- 2017 - A booby-trapped package that was intended to be a gift for the former prime minister of greece, lucas papademos, explodes in his car in athens. his injuries are not considered life-threatening according to authorities.
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.
