Wednesday May 04, 1988: on this day

May 04, 1988 was the 125th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 04, 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 04, 1988, who was born and died on May 04, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 04, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby), movies (e.g. The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 4th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 04, 1988?


May 04, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1988 can also be written as 5/4/1988 in the US and as 4/5/1988 in UK and Europe.

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May 04, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1988:

  • A major explosion at an industrial solid-fuel rocket plant in henderson, nevada, causes damage extending up to 10 miles away, including las vegas's mccarran international airport.
  • The pepcon disaster rocks henderson, nevada, as tons of space shuttle fuel detonate during a fire.

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May 04, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 04, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on May 4th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 04, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 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 04, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 10:20 pm and setting at 08:04 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 04, 1988?


Famous people born on May 04, 1988:

  • Jabreel Muhammad

    Former professional boxer who held multiple world titles.

  • Aleila Mendoza

    Physicist specializing in quantum mechanics and particle physics.

  • Radja Nainggolan

    Belgian footballer.

  • Georgios Ioannidis

    Greek footballer.

  • BrickQueen

    Youtube star.

  • Robert Lacy

    American writer.

  • Giōrgos Iōannidīs
  • Yannick Martinez
  • David Mendieta Alfonso
  • Augusto Pacheco Fraga
  • Ryan Schraeder
  • Kyle Singler
  • Joachim Thomassen
  • Ole Werner
  • Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
  • Adam Koch
  • Enrico Alfonso

Whose famous birthday is on May 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 4th:

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Rob Brydon
    Rob Brydon

    Rob brydon is a welsh actor and comedian known for his work in television and film, including his role in the sitcom gavin & stacey.

  • Hosni Mubarak
    Hosni Mubarak

    Egyptian leader, president and military commander.

  • Lance Bass
    Lance Bass

    American pop singer, dancer and actor.

  • Randy Travis
    Randy Travis

    American country-western singer, who has received every award in his industry.

  • Jackie Jackson
    Jackie Jackson

    American musician and singer (the jackson 5).

  • Paul Gleason
    Paul Gleason

    American actor (b. 1939).

  • Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins

    American actor.

  • Eric Sykes
    Eric Sykes

    English actor, director, and screenwriter (b. 1923).

  • Alexander Gould
    Alexander Gould

    American actor.

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May 04, 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 04, 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 04, 1988?

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 04, 1988.

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May 04, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1988:

  • Raul Gomez Jattin

    Colombian poet known for his intense and passionate poetry.

  • Lillian Estelle Fisher

    American historian of spanish america (b. 1891).

  • Stanley William Hayter
  • Josefa Edralin

What famous deaths happened on May 4th?

Famous deaths on May 4th:

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Moe Howard
    Moe Howard

    American actor, singer, and screenwriter (b. 1897).

  • Cathryn Damon
    Cathryn Damon

    American actress mary campbell - soap, who was born in 1930, dies at 56.

  • Anita Stewart
    Anita Stewart

    American actress and producer (d. 1961).

  • Jozeph Tito

    Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving as the leader of Yugoslavia from 1945 until his death.

  • Eddith Nesbit

    Known for her children's literature, including 'The Railway Children'.

  • Carless Brooks

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Josip Broz Tito

    Former President of Yugoslavia.

  • Jozeph Broz

    Yugoslav politician who was a prominent member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 4th

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May 04, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 04, 1988:

  • Star Wars day, "May the 4th be with you" pun on "May the force be with you"
  • Republic of China - Literary Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • International Firefighters' Day.
  • People's Republic of China - Youth Day (???, commemorating May Fourth Movement).
  • Blessed Catherine of Park
  • The Netherlands - Remembrance of the Dead.

Saints celebrated on May 04, 1988:

  • Saint Ladislaus of Gielnow
  • Saint Judas Cyriacus
  • Saint Florian
  • Saint Godehard
  • Saint Monica of Hippo (d. 387)
  • Saint Ethelred
  • Saint Silvianus
  • Saint Titianus
  • Saint Willerik
  • Saint John Houghton, Saint Robert Lawrence, Saint Augustine Webster, Saint Richard Reynolds, and Saint John Hale; all put to death in 1535.
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May 04, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 04, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 04, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 04, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 04, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 04, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Wishing Well youtube
  2. - Anything For You
  3. - Angel
  4. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  5. - Pink Cadillac

May 04, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 04, 1988 was Perfect by Fairground Attraction, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 04, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 04, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 04, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 04, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 04, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 04, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nite And Day
  2. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  3. - Mercedes Boy
  4. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  5. - My Girl

May 04, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 04, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

May 04, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 04, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 2nd and May 8th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  3. - DEBO HACERLO
  4. - EL VICIO DE TU BOCA
  5. - QUE TE PASA

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May 04, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 04, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Big Blue

The Big Blue

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Luc Besson

Starring: Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Rosanna Arquette, Paul Shenar

Country: United States of America

On the Silver Globe

On the Silver Globe

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Andrzej Zulawski

Starring: Andrzej Seweryn, Jerzy Trela, Grazyna Dylag, Waldemar Kownacki

Patty Hearst

Patty Hearst

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Starring: Natasha Richardson, William Forsythe, Ving Rhames, Frances Fisher

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Carl Buechler

Starring: Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, Susan Blu

The Wrong Guys

The Wrong Guys

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Danny Bilson

Starring: Louie Anderson, Richard Lewis, Richard Belzer, Franklyn Ajaye

May 04, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 04, 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:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

May 04, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 04, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Citizen Cohn by Nicholas von Hoffman

Citizen Cohn

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Citizen Cohn

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

By:

This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

Battle Cry Of Freedom by James M. McPherson

Battle Cry Of Freedom

By:

Battle Cry of Freedom is a one-volume history of Civil War that will be filled with new interpretations and information. It challenges old myths and creates new ones.

The Charm School by Nelson DeMille

The Charm School

By:

Nelson DeMille is the #1 New York Times bestseller. He delivers an explosive thriller full of intrigue international and high-voltage political tension, set in modern Russia.

King Of The Murgos by David Eddings

King Of The Murgos

By:

Garion and Ce'Nedrea are guided by the Orb the God Aldur as they embark on a great mission to rescue their child. They make their way through the filthy swamps of Nyissa and then into

May 04, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 04, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abrams Battle Tank

Abrams Battle Tank

Platform: MS-DOS, Mega Drive

Genre: Vehicle simulation

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Sega

Chase H.Q.

Chase H.Q.

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, MSX, Master System, Genesis, X68000, Super NES, Famicom, TurboGrafx-16, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing, Vehicular combat

Publisher: Taito

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

Platform: PC, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Infocom

King's Valley II

King's Valley II

Platform: MSX

Genre: Action/Puzzle

Publisher: Konami

Altered Beast

Altered Beast

Platform: MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Family Computer, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, PC Engine, Commodore 64, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), iOS, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation 2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on May 04, 1988?

On May 04, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 04, 1988?

On May 04, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 04, 1988?

On May 04, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 4th?

May 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least nine people are killed in an attack on the forces loyal to field marshal khalifa haitar in sabha (libya), by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. isil claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - (el pais) basque conflict: eta's final act of dissolution takes place in cambo-les-bains france. in the presence of jonathan powell, gerry adams and brian currin, eta is represented by politicians like brian currin, brian currin, cuauhtemoc carenas, brian currin, and brian currin. (el pais). mariano rajoy, the spanish prime minister, reminds a crowd about the 853 victims and reaffirms his resolve to end the 60-year-old eta violence.
  • 2017 - 2017 venezuelan protests - a student is shot to death in el tigre during gunfire. this brings the total number of deaths in protests against nicolas maduro to 37.

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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.

Discover how May 1988 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 4, 1988