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August 03, 1988 was the 216th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 03, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 03, 1988, who was born and died on August 03, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. The Last Temptation of Christ, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Luv Kush) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 3rd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 1988?
- August 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 1988?
- August 03, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 03, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 1988?
What day of the week was August 03, 1988?
August 03, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1988 can also be written as 8/3/1988 in the US and as 3/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 1988:
- Skip storch swims 246 km of hudson river from albany to new york city
August 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 03, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 3rd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 1988 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 03, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 01:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.
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Who was born on August 03, 1988?
Famous people born on August 03, 1988:
- Jenni Sidey-Gibbons
Canadian Space Agency astronaut selected in 2017.
- Denny Cardin
Italian footballer.
- Sven Ulreich
German footballer.
- Leigh Tiffin
American football player.
- Brandon Rogers
Youtube star.
- DRAM
Rapper.
- Geneva Azar
American homicide victim.
- Giovanni Repetti
- Jeffrey Sarpong
- Lauren Schmetterling
- Fabio Scozzoli
- Jennifer Sidey
- Santiago Vergini
- Pablo de Barros
- Virgil Green
- Stephen Gleeson
- Leandro De Bortoli
- Michael Cia
- Ben Nguyen
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
![Evangeline Lilly]()
Evangeline LillyEvangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
![Lambert Wilson]()
Lambert WilsonFrench actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
![Isaiah Washington]()
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
![Martha Stewart]()
Martha StewartAmerican entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
![Martin Sheen]()
Martin SheenAmerican actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
![Mathieu Kassovitz]()
Mathieu KassovitzFrench film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
![Michael Ealy]()
Michael EalyMichael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
![Cécile Aubry]()
Cécile AubryFrench actress, author, and dancer.
![John Landis]()
John LandisAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![John Eisenhower]()
John EisenhowerAmerican diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 16 days old,
or 1863 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13043 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 1988.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1988?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 03, 1988.
August 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1988:
- Chet Carlisle
- Vic Watson
- Harlan Wilson
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Ida Lupino]()
Ida LupinoBritish-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
![Mark Margolis]()
Mark MargolisAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Christopher Hewett]()
Christopher HewettEnglish actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
![Bubba Smith]()
Bubba SmithFormer NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
![Coleen Gray]()
Coleen GrayAmerican actress.
![Carmen Silvera]()
Carmen SilveraCanadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Betty Amann]()
Betty AmannAmerican actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.
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August 03, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 1988:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 1st and August 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- Breathe - Hands To Heaven
- Richard Marx - Hold On To The Nights
- Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
August 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- BVSMP - I Need You
- Kim Wilde - You Came
- Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try
August 03, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1988 was Off On Your Own (Girl) by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Girl)
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
- Troop - Mamacita
- Guy - Groove Me
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
August 03, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 03, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 03, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 1st and August 7th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - SUENO CONTIGO
- Franco - MARIA
August 03, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Last Temptation of Christ
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco
Country: United States of America
Young Guns
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Christopher Cain
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen
Country: United States of America
Clean and Sober
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Glenn Gordon Caron
Starring: Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman, Tate Donovan
Vijay
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Yash Chopra
Starring: Anil Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini
Top Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Nello Rossati
Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez
Country: Italy
August 03, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
Brainstorm
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
August 03, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
People Like Us
By: Dominick Dunne
Before they had Too Much Money the people of Dominick Dunne’s gossipy New York Times bestseller novels were People Like Us.
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."
To Be The Best
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
This captivating sequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford’s beloved novels A Woman of Substance, Hold The Dream and A Woman of Substance is an enthralling read. This remarkable contemporary novel is set in America, Hong Kong, and Yorkshire.
Capote
By: Gerald Clarke
Truman Capote, an American original, was a brilliant and almost unmatched stylist. While still a literary star, his short stories made him a literary superstar.
August 03, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 03, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cloud Master
Chopper I
Cycle Race: Road Man
Bombuzal
5th Gear
Who was the US President on August 03, 1988?
On August 03, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1988?
On August 03, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 1988?
On August 03, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
What happened in 1988?
1988 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
- John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
- Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances
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What was the calendar for August 1988?
August 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
