Historical Events
- Károly Grósz succeeds party leader Janos Kádár in Hungary
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Jack Nicklaus GC: Sherri Turner birdies final 2 holes to win her only major title, 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Amy Alcott
Famous Deaths
- Giorgio Almirante, Italian fascist and MP (1948-87), dies at 73
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 22, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: One More Try - George Michael
- #1 Song: With a Little Help from My Friends/She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg