Funny Birthday Facts About May 15, 1988
Did you know that May 15, 1988 was not only a very special day, but also a very unique one? Here are 14 funny facts about this unique day that will help you understand why it's so special. It's very important to pay attention to these facts because otherwise you might miss out on something truly amazing.
Table of Contents
What day were you born on May 15, 1988?
If you forget what day you were born, we will tell you that you were born on Sunday, 15
Countdown to Your 38th Birthday
-- days-- hours-- minutes-- secondsXV.V.MCMLXXXVIII
What day was May 15, 2025?
This year you are getting older. You have celebrated your 37th birthday on Thursday. How was your 37th birthday? Is it fun? We wish you good memories on your birthday. Celebrating a festive birthday party with family and friends, getting gifts and surprises will certainly make you happier.
FYI: You are more than 13,000 days old
Did you know that people born on May 15
Your Age in Days, Weeks, Months & Years
13,741 Days
1,804 Weeks
451 Months
37 Years
Your Age in Seconds, Minutes and Hours
Your Upcoming Birthdays for The Next 10 Years
We have calculated and figured out your birthday for the next 10 years. Prepare yourself to welcome your upcoming birthdays with your family and close friends. You will get many gifts from people who love and care about you. There are 138 days until your next birthday. By then, you will be 38 years old. There have been 13741 days since the day you were born. If you slept for 8 hours each day since birth, you have slept for a total of 4581 days, which is equivalent to 12.55 years. You spent 33.92% of your life sleeping!
| Year | Day | Your Age |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday | 38 Years Old |
| 2027 | Saturday | 39 Years Old |
| 2028 | Monday | 40 Years Old |
| 2029 | Tuesday | 41 Years Old |
| 2030 | Wednesday | 42 Years Old |
| 2031 | Thursday | 43 Years Old |
| 2032 | Saturday | 44 Years Old |
| 2033 | Sunday | 45 Years Old |
| 2034 | Monday | 46 Years Old |
| 2035 | Tuesday | 47 Years Old |
What is your zodiac and birthstone for May 15, 1988?
According to western astrology, the zodiac sign of people born on May 15
If you were born on May 15, 1988, your birthstone is the emerald. Emerald birthstone has been a favorite of Cleopatra and King Solomon. It's believed to give both men control over the world, as well as the ability to see into the future. Some also claimed it could cure malaria and cholera, as well as protect against evil spells.
Famous People Born on May 15
When you were born, there were many famous people in history who were born on the same day as you but in different years. The following are famous people in history who commemorate birthdays on May 15
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1397 | Sejong the Great, Korean king of Joseon (d. 1450) |
| 1531 | Maria of Austria, Duchess of Jülich-Cleves-Berg (d. 1581)[citation needed] |
| 1565 | Hendrick de Keyser, Dutch sculptor and architect (d. 1621) |
| 1567 | Claudio Monteverdi, Italian priest and composer (d. 1643) |
| 1608 | René Goupil, French-American missionary and saint (d. 1642) |
| 1633 | Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, French noble (d. 1707) |
| 1645 | George Jeffreys, 1st Baron Jeffreys, British judge (d. 1689) |
| 1689 | Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, English writer (d. 1762) |
| 1720 | Maximilian Hell, Hungarian priest and astronomer (d. 1792) |
| 1749 | Levi Lincoln Sr., American lawyer and politician, 4th United States Attorney General (d. 1820) |
Famous People Died on May 15
Did you know that on May 15
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Tommy Burns, Scottish footballer and manager (b. 1956) |
| 2008 | Will Elder, American illustrator (b. 1921) |
| 2009 | Bud Tingwell, Australian actor, director, and producer (b. 1923) |
| 2009 | Wayman Tisdale, American basketball player and bass player (b. 1964) |
| 2010 | Besian Idrizaj, Austrian footballer (b. 1987) |
| 2010 | Loris Kessel, Swiss race car driver (b. 1950) |
| 2012 | Arno Lustiger, German historian and author (b. 1924) |
| 2012 | Carlos Fuentes, Mexican novelist and essayist (b. 1928) |
| 2012 | Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian soldier and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt (b. 1918) |
| 2013 | Henrique Rosa, Bissau-Guinean politician, President of Guinea-Bissau (b. 1946) |
Historical Events on May 15
History has been made on your birthday. The following are important historical events that occurred on May 15
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1940 | World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. |
| 1941 | First flight of the Gloster E.28/39 the first British and Allied jet aircraft. |
| 1942 | World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law. |
| 1943 | Joseph Stalin dissolves the Comintern (or Third International). |
| 1945 | World War II: The Battle of Poljana, the final skirmish in Europe is fought near Prevalje, Slovenia. |
| 1948 | Following the expiration of The British Mandate for Palestine, the Kingdom of Egypt, Transjordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia invade Israel thus starting the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. |
| 1957 | At Malden Island in the Pacific Ocean, Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb in Operation Grapple. |
| 1963 | Project Mercury: The launch of the final Mercury mission, Mercury-Atlas 9 with astronaut Gordon Cooper on board. He becomes the first American to spend more than a day in space, and the last American to go into space alone. |
| 1970 | President Richard Nixon appoints Anna Mae Hays and Elizabeth P. Hoisington the first female United States Army generals. |
| 1972 | The Ryukyu Islands, under U.S. military governance since its conquest in 1945, reverts to Japanese control. |
Popular Baby Name on May 15, 1988
In 1988, there were many popular baby names. For baby boys, Michael is the most used. A total of 64,150 baby boys were named Michael in 1988. The rest were named Christopher, Matthew, Joshua and Andrew. While the popular baby girl name in 1988 was Jessica. There were 51,546 baby girls named Jessica that year. While the rest were named Ashley, Amanda, Sarah and Jennifer. These statistics are obtained from ssa.gov which compiles popular baby names of the last century in United States.
Based on World Population Data, in 1988 there were 5,145,425,994 babies born into the world. If we take the mean value, we get 428,785,500. This shows that there were 428,785,500 babies born every month in 1988. It can also be concluded that there are 14,292,850 babies born every day and 9,926 babies born every minute which is mean that 166 babies born every second in the year 1988. Maybe one of them is you.
Our Wishes for You Who Born on May 15, 1988
May 15
Add Your Thought About May 15, 1988 Birthday Facts
Add your opinion about Funny Birthday Facts About May 15, 1988 or share your experience celebrating your birthday on May 15
Upcoming Birthdays
Take Me Back