Historical Events
- "Gospel at Colonus" closes at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC after 61 performances
Film & TV History
2nd American Comedy Award: Robin Williams & Tracey Ullman
Carrie
Michael Gore and Dean Pitchford's musical "Carrie", based on Stephen King's novel, closes at Virginia Theater, NYC, after 5 performances
- Michael Rupert and Jerry Colker's musical "Mail" closes at Music Box Theater, NYC, after 37 performances
- USSR begins withdrawing its 115,000 troops from Afghanistan
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Falkholt, Australian actress (Hope Morrison-Home and Away, born in Sydney, Australia (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Duggan, American character actor (Secret War of Harry Frigg, Winds of War), dies of cancer at 64
- Greta Nissen, actress (Ambassador Bill), dies
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 15, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
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
