What happened on Saturday May 28, 1988?

About May 28th, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the 70th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic, Movses Gorgisyan symbolically hoisted the Armenian tricolor flag in Yerevan's historic Opera Square, commemorating the nation's independence and national identity.
  • Day of the week: May 28th, 1988 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: One More Try by George Michael
  • #1 UK song: Perfect by Fairground Attraction
  • Popular movie: Like Someone in Love directed by Abbas Kiarostami

More about May 28th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on May 28th, 1988.

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May 28, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 28, 1988:

  • First Armenian Republic Anniversary On the 70th anniversary of the First Armenian Republic, Movses Gorgisyan symbolically hoisted the Armenian tricolor flag in Yerevan's historic Opera Square, commemorating the nation's independence and national identity.
  • Cheng Fei Birth Cheng Fei, a prominent Chinese gymnast, was born on May 28, 1988. She would later become an Olympic athlete and one of China's most celebrated gymnasts, known for her exceptional skills and contributions to the sport.
  • Meisa Kuroki Birth Meisa Kuroki, a talented Japanese actress and model, was born on May 28, 1988. She would go on to become a notable figure in Japanese entertainment, known for her versatility and performances in film and television.
  • Genie Francis and Jonathan Frakes Wedding Actress Genie Francis, famous for her role in the long-running soap opera General Hospital, married actor Jonathan Frakes, known for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation, on May 28, 1988.

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May 28, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 28, 1988?


May 28, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 149th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1988 can also be written as 5/28/1988 in the US and as 28/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 28, 1988?


Famous people born on May 28, 1988:

  • Meisa Kuroki

    Japanese pop culture icon known for her successful career as both a singer and actress in Japan's entertainment industry.

  • Percy Harvin

    NFL wide receiver renowned for exceptional speed and versatility, who played for multiple teams including the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle...

  • Carmen Jordá
  • Craig Kimbrel
  • NaVorro Bowman
  • Cheng Fei

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May 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 28, 1988:

  • Sy Oliver

    Renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader who significantly contributed to the swing era of American music, working with notable big...

  • Adolfo Contoli
  • Paolo Musolino

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May 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

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

May 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

  1. - Perfect youtube
  2. - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home youtube
  3. - Theme From S-Express youtube
  4. - Got To Be Certain youtube
  5. - Blue Monday 1988 youtube

May 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the music chart for the week May 23rd and May 29th.

  1. - Just Got Paid
  2. - Mercedes Boy youtube
  3. - Something Just Ain't Right
  4. - Love Struck
  5. - Little Walter
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May 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th 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 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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May 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 28, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:41 pm and setting at 03:49 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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How old is someone born on May 28, 1988?


Someone born on May 28, 1988 is:

36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 26 days old,

or 1925 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13479 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1988?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 28, 1988.

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