May 8, 1988, was a Sunday. It was 36 years, 6 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
What happened on May 8, 1988?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 8, 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 May 8, 1988.
This date was 13,360 days ago. Approximately 445 months have passed. It was the 129th day of 1988, in week 18. 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. The Earth has experienced 148 seasons of weather since then.
Let's take a stroll down memory lane.
It is Sunday, May 8, 1988. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. People are currently enjoying their weekend. However, because it's a Sunday, some are dreading the days ahead.
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 "Where Do Broken Hearts Go" by Whitney Houston 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 "'Allo 'Allo!", "Night Court", "Punky Brewster", and "Married... with Children". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Missile Command", "Punch-Out!!", "Street Fighter", and "Mega Man".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Smurfs", "Postman Pat", "Danger Mouse", and "Adventures of the Little Koala". Popular toys at the moment include Dungeons & Dragons, the Commodore 64, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and Fluppy Dogs.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 8, 1988.
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Notable events that happened close to May 8, 1988.
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The following TV shows were popular in May 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:
Toys and games that were popular in 1988:
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 8, 1994, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 8.
National holidays and famous events that fall on May 8:
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on May 8, 1988.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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