May 12, 1988, was a Thursday. It was 36 years, 11 months, and 23 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
People who were born on this exact date:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 12, 1988:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Colors" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 13,506 days ago. Approximately 450 months have passed. It was the 133rd day of 1988, in week 19. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 36 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1988 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 150 seasons of weather since this date.
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It is Thursday, May 12, 1988. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 1988 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.
In America, the song "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'Arby is at the top of the singles charts, while "Theme From S-Express" by S-Express is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Colors is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
In fashion, women are wearing sweater dresses, short skirts, small shoulder pads, animal print, long full wool coats, and bulky sweaters. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, sweatshirts, Nike Air Jordan shoes, and denim. It's 1988, so the airwaves are being dominated by music artists such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, the Pet Shop Boys, Belinda Carlisle and Rick Astley. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Judith Barsi, Anne Ramsey, Roy Orbison, and Sugar Ray Robinson would all still be alive.
On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Columbo", "Dynasty", "The Cosby Show", and "Who's the Boss?". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Missile Command", "Duck Hunt", "Metroid", and "Street Fighter". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "ALF", "Fireman Sam", "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh", and "The Wonder Years".
Popular toys at the moment include Fisher-Price Little People (Farm), Sylvanian Families, Laser Tag, and Jenga.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 1988.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 1988:
1988 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Reatta, the Ford Probe, the Opel Vectra, the Honda Concerto, the Audi V8, and the Volkswagen Passat B3.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1988:
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Popular video games that people were playing in May 1988.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1988.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 12, 1994, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.
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Born on May 12, 1820
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Born on May 12, 1995
He was born exactly 7 years after this date.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 12, 1988.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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