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August 05, 1988 was the 218th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1988, who was born and died on August 05, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1988?
- August 05, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1988?
- August 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1988?
What day of the week was August 05, 1988?
August 05, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 218th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1988 can also be written as 8/5/1988 in the US and as 5/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1988:
- Mario biaggi (representative-democrat-new york), convicted of racketeering, resigns seat.
August 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 04:07 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 05, 1988?
Famous people born on August 05, 1988:
- Federica Pellegrini
Italian swimmer.
- Melissa Bishop
Canadian middle-distance runner known for her success in the 800 meters.
- Giles Barnes
Giles Barnes is a professional soccer player known for his skills on the field.
- Michael Jamieson
Scottish-english swimmer.
- ThatdudeMCFLY
Youtube star.
- Salwa Khan
American model.
- Eddie Nolan
Irish footballer.
- Kaimar Saag
Estonian footballer.
- Rachel Cooper
Youtube star.
- Kendra Spears
- Antoine Wiels
- Camilla Kerslake
- Stefanie Joosten
- Mohamed Sakho
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 15 days old,
or 1863 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13042 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1988?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1988.
August 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1988:
- Willys de Castro
Brazilian poet known for his modernist works.
- Colin Higgins
- Pasquale Aniel Jannini
- Ralph Meeker
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1988:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.
August 05, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Crimson Joy
By: Robert B. Parker
Beantown is under attack by a serial killer and cops are unable to catch him. The killer is caught when he leaves his red rose calling card to Spenser's Susan Silverman.
Picasso
By: Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington
[AudiobookCASSETTE Library Edition in vinyl box.] [Read by Nadia May] This iconic biography breaks through the barriers of legend to reveal the true story of a man who possessed burning passions.
Alaska
By: James A. Michener
This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.
Riding The Iron Rooster
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux (author of The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Old Patagonian Express), takes to the rails again with this account of his epic trip.
August 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aleste
Cabal
Dark Fusion
Famicom Wars
Cyborg Hunter
Who was the US President on August 05, 1988?
On August 05, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1988?
On August 05, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1988?
On August 05, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
