What happened on Sunday May 29, 1988?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1988:

• Reagan's Historic Moscow Summit U.S. President Ronald Reagan begins his first visit to the Soviet Union, arriving in Moscow for a landmark superpower summit with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. This visit represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough during the late Cold War era, symbolizing improving relations between the two superpowers.
• Pakistan Political Upheaval President Zia ul-Haq fires the government and disbands parliament in Pakistan, creating a significant political disruption. This action represents a unilateral move that dramatically alters the country's political landscape and governance structure.
• Rick Mears Wins Indianapolis 500 Rick Mears claims his third career Indianapolis 500 victory, marking a milestone for both the driver and team owner Roger Penske. This win represents the 50th victory in Championship racing for Penske Racing, highlighting their dominance in motorsports.
• Graeme Hick's Cricket Milestone Graeme Hick reaches a significant personal achievement by scoring his 1,000th run in the first-class cricket season, demonstrating exceptional batting consistency and skill.
• Sherri Turner Wins LPGA Tournament Sherri Turner secures victory at the LPGA Corning Golf Classic, adding to her professional golf achievements.

Events in 1988

May 29, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1988

Newspapers from May. 29, 1988

May 29, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 150th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1988 can also be written as 5/29/1988 in the US and as 29/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1988 in May 1988 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1988:

• Muath Al-Kasasbeh

  Jordanian military pilot who was tragically killed by ISIS in 2015, becoming a symbol of resistance against terrorism and martyrdom.

• Tobin Heath

  Accomplished American soccer player who has been a key member of the US Women's National Soccer Team, winning multiple World Cup and Olympic...

• Cheng Fei

  Renowned Chinese Olympic gymnast who won multiple medals, including team gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and individual medals at world...

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1988:

• Salem bin Laden

  Saudi arabian businessman (b. 1946).

• Diego Pozzetto

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on May 29th

May 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 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 29, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:21 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 29, 1988

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Someone born on May 29, 1988 is:

36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 15 days old,

or 1928 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13499 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1988?

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 29, 1988.

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