What happened on Thursday May 26, 1988?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1988:

• Rick Mears Wins Indianapolis 500 Racing legend Rick Mears secured his third Indianapolis 500 victory, marking a significant milestone for both himself and team owner Roger Penske. This win represented the 50th championship victory for Penske Racing, further solidifying their status as a dominant force in motorsports.
• NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Edmonton Oilers Sweep Boston Bruins In a dominant performance, the Edmonton Oilers completed a four-game sweep of the Boston Bruins to win the 1988 Stanley Cup, showcasing their hockey supremacy during the late 1980s. The Oilers, led by legendary players like Wayne Gretzky, demonstrated their offensive prowess and tactical superiority throughout the series.
• European Cup Final: PSV Eindhoven Triumphs Over Benfica In a thrilling European Cup final held in Stuttgart, PSV Eindhoven defeated Benfica in a nail-biting penalty shootout (6-5) after a scoreless match. The game ended 0-0 in regular and extra time, with PSV ultimately prevailing in the dramatic penalty kicks.

Events in 1988

May 26, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1988

Newspapers from May. 26, 1988

May 26, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 147th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1988 can also be written as 5/26/1988 in the US and as 26/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1988 in May 1988 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1988:

• Juan Cuadrado

  Professional Colombian soccer player known for playing as a winger or wing-back for Juventus and the Colombian national team.

• Ramon Harris
• Bernadett Heidum
• Revaz Lashkhi
• Roko Mišlov
• Luís Carlos Novo Neto
• Orlando Sá
• Fábio Pacheco
• Sergio Pérez Visca
• Orlando Sánchez
• Da'Rel Scott
• Dani Stevens
• Akito Watabe
• Damian Williams
• Karim Adiprasito
• Ali Al-Hosani
• Andrea Catellani
• Gino Clara
• Cato Hansen

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1988:

• Nello Segurini

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. George Michael - One More Try
2. Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
3. Gloria Estefan - Anything For You
4. Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
5. Foreigner - I Don't Want To Live Without You

May 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 26, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

1. Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
2. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
3. Keith Sweat - Something Just Ain't Right
4. Jesse Johnson - Love Struck
5. Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

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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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:30 pm and setting at 03:01 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1988

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Someone born on May 26, 1988 is:

36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 28 days old,

or 1925 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13481 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1988?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 26, 1988.

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