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May 31, 1988 was the 152nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 31, 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 31, 1988, who was born and died on May 31, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. One More Try by George Michael), movies (e.g. Puss in Boots, directed by Eugene Marner), TV series (e.g. The Big Picture) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 1988?
- May 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 1988?
- May 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 1988?
What day of the week was May 31, 1988?
May 31, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 152nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 31, 1988 can also be written as 5/31/1988 in the US and as 31/5/1988 in UK and Europe.
May 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 1988:
- U.s. president ronald reagan addresses 600 moscow state university students, during his visit to the soviet union.
May 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st 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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 05:55 am.
The previous full moon was on May 01, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1988.
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Who was born on May 31, 1988?
Famous people born on May 31, 1988:
- Lisa Bund
German singer-songwriter.
- Elias Theodorou
Elias Theodorou is a Canadian mixed martial artist who has competed in the UFC.
- Hope Partlow
American singer.
- Welven Da Great
Instagram star.
- Markus Dupree
- Gianni Lampis
- Laura Ioana Paar
- Marko Raičević
- Ladale Richie
- Sakari Salminen
- Tommy Sugiarto
- Giovanni Tomassini
- Livvi Franc
- Joseph Zerafa
- Jonathan Álvez
- Nicolas Diguiny
- James Florence
- Marco Guazzone
- Francesco Cosso
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 10 months old,
or 430 months and 24 days old,
or 1873 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13112 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 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 31, 1988?
There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 31, 1988.
May 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 1988:
- Carlo Bellero
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 1988:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 1988:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 30th and June 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.
May 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - One More Try
- Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams
- Samantha Fox - Naughty Girls (Need Love Too)
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everything Your Heart Desires
- Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)
May 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.
May 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
- Bros - I Owe You Nothing
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- Desireless - Voyage Voyage
May 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1988 was Just Got Paid by Johnny Kemp, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.
May 31, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
- Evelyn "Champagne" King - Flirt
- Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson - Get It
- George Michael - One More Try
May 31, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 30th and June 5th.
May 31, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 30th and June 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Braulio - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
- Isabel Pantoja - QUERIENDO Y NO
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
May 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Puss in Boots
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eugene Marner
Starring: Christopher Walken, Jason Connery, Carmela Marner, Yossi Graber
The Presidio
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Starring: Sean Connery, Mark Harmon, Meg Ryan, Jack Warden
Top Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Nello Rossati
Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez
Country: Italy
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
May 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
May 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
For The Record
By: Donald T. Regan
Donald T. Regan's provocative memoir is a stunningly insightful look into the inner workings of the Reagan Administration.
Rock Star
By: Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
Scorpius
By: John Gardner
Special Branch does not normally care about dead bodies floating in the Thames. However, they will be very interested in corpses that are young girls with impeccable backgrounds.
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.
May 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cycle Race: Road Man
Cabal
Michael Andretti's World GP
Denizen
Legendary Wings
Who was the US President on May 31, 1988?
On May 31, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 1988?
On May 31, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 1988?
On May 31, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
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.
