Historical Events
- "Da'Butt" by EU hits #35
- 113th Preakness: Eddie Delahoussaye aboard Risen Star wins in 1:56.2
- New building for the National Gallery of Canada, designed by Moshe Safdie, opens in Ottawa, Ontario [1]
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Music History
Weird Al Yankovic's "Fat" (a parody of Michael Jackson's "Bad") hits #99
1988 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jonathan Howson, English footballer, born in Morley, England
Famous Weddings
- American actress Jane Powell weds American "Our Gang" actor and publicist Dickie Moore
Famous Deaths
- Bruno Frei [Benedikt Freistadt], Austrian Marxist journalist, dies at 91
- Dino Conte Grandi, Italian Fascist politician and delegate to league of nations (1925-32), dies at 92
- Harry Babasin, American jazz bassist and cellist (Dodo Marmarosa Trio), and archivist (Los Angeles Theaseum), dies of emphysema at 67
- Sammy Davis Sr., American vaudeville dancer (Mr. Wonderful), dies at 87
About May 21, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
#1 Song: With a Little Help from My Friends/She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg
