Saturday August 06, 1988: on this day

August 06, 1988 was the 219th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1988, who was born and died on August 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1988?


August 06, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 219th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1988 can also be written as 8/6/1988 in the US and as 6/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 06, 1988:

  • Oakland athletics jose canseco becomes 11th to hit 30 hrs and steal 30 bases
  • Rich gossage 300th career save
  • (to august 7) a riot erupts in tompkins square park (new york city) when police attempt to enforce a newly-passed curfew for the park. bystanders, artists, residents, homeless people and political activists are caught up in the police action.
  • The tompkins square park police riot in new york city spurs a reform of the nypd, held responsible for the event.

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August 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 05:09 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 06, 1988?


Famous people born on August 06, 1988:

  • Jared Murillo

    American actor and singer (v factory).

  • Chelsee Healey

    English actress.

  • Aleska Diamond

    Hungarian porn actress.

  • Justin Simpson

    American family of fame, second child and the son of o.j.

  • Mai Phuong Thuy
  • Vasile Carauș
  • Dane DiLiegro
  • Masoud Esmaeilpour
  • Masataka Kubota
  • Ivan Lilov
  • Ivan Neljubov
  • Paolo Nicolai
  • Sara Leemans
  • Ismaïl Aissati
  • Anthony Allen
  • Bethwell Birgen
  • Omar Brown
  • Mai Phương Thúy
  • Antonín Presl

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 6th

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August 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 22 days old,

or 1859 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13018 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1988?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1988.

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August 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1988:

  • Anatoli S Levchenko

    Cosmonaut (tm-4), passes away from a brain tumor at 47.

  • J Skelly Wright

    Us judge (anti-segregationist), dies at 77.

  • Anatolij Semenovič Levčenko
  • Francis Ponge
  • Anatoli Levchenko (Анатолий Семенович Левченко)

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th

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August 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1988:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Hands To Heaven
  3. - Hold On To The Nights
  4. - Make Me Lose Control
  5. - Sign Your Name

August 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 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 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 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 06, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - Off On Your Own (Girl)
  2. - Sign Your Name
  3. - Mamacita
  4. - Groove Me
  5. - Loosey's Rap

August 06, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 1st and August 7th.

August 06, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - SUENO CONTIGO
  5. - MARIA

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August 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 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

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

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

Clean and Sober

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Glenn Gordon Caron

Starring: Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan Freeman, Tate Donovan

Vijay

Vijay

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Anil Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Hema Malini

Top Line

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 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

August 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

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The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

The India Fan by Victoria Holt

The India Fan

By:

"A captivating story of blackmail and romance that deceives. "-Associated PressDruscilla Delaney, a parson's daughter is captivated by her rich, glamorous neighbors, the Framlings, and their handsome son Fabian.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

Timothy'S Game by Lawrence Sanders

Timothy'S Game

By:

Lawrence Sanders, author "The Anderson Tapes", "The First Deadly Sin" and "The Timothy Files," continues to tell the story of Timothy Cone, tough Wall Street stock-investigator.

Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

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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.

August 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cloud Master

Cloud Master

Platform: Arcade, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Hot-B

The Legend of Blacksilver

The Legend of Blacksilver

Platform: Commodore 64, Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Epyx

Ataxx

Ataxx

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Capcom The Leland Corporation

Eco

Eco

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: Ocean Software

Fire King

Fire King

Platform: Commodore 64, Commodore 128, DOS

Genre: Action Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1988?

On August 06, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1988?

On August 06, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1988?

On August 06, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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.

Discover how August 1988 calendar looked like.

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