Monday August 08, 1988: on this day
August 08, 1988 was the 221st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 08, 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 08, 1988, who was born and died on August 08, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Crossing Delancey, directed by Joan Micklin Silver), TV series (e.g. Luv Kush) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1988?
- August 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1988?
- August 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1988?
What day of the week was August 08, 1988?
August 08, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1988 can also be written as 8/8/1988 in the US and as 8/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1988:
- 9th us seniors golf open: gary player
- Angola, cuba and south africa sign cease fire treaty
- Cubs and phillies attempt to play 1st night game ever at wrigley field but are rained out in 4th inning with chicago leading, 3-1
- Duchess of york gives birth to 6 lb 12 oz baby girl
- Matt biondi swims us record 200m freestyle
- Temperature hits high of 88 on 8 / 8 / 88 in new york city
- Jose canseco of the oakland athletics becomes 11th player to get 30 home runs and 30 steals in a season.
- Renovated new york city central park zoo reopens after four years.
- Us secretary of state george shultz narrowly escapes assassination attempt in bolivia.
- South africa declares cease-fire in angola.
- Russian troops begin pull-out of afghanistan after nine-year war.
- The lights are turned on at wrigley field for the first time, making it the last major league stadium to host night games. (the game, against the philadelphia phillies, is rained out after three-and-a-half innings.)
- The ''8888 uprising'' occurs in burma.
- The 8888 uprising begins in rangoon (yangon), burma (myanmar). led by students, hundreds of thousands join in nationwide protests against the one-party regime. on september 18, the demonstrations end in a military crackdown, killing thousands.
- The first night baseball game in the history of chicago's wrigley field (game was rained out in the fourth inning).
August 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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August 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 01:47 am and setting at 06:46 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 08, 1988?
Famous people born on August 08, 1988:
- Laura Wiggins
American singer and actress.
- Madalina Ghenea
Romanian actress known for her roles in films like 'Youth' and 'Dom Hemingway'.
- Raymar Morgan
Professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.
- Princess Beatrice of York
Princess beatrice of york is a member of the british royal family and is known for her philanthropic work and public appearances.
- Danilo Gallinari
Italian basketball player.
- Eileen Gu
Eileen Gu is a Chinese-American table tennis player who won multiple medals at international competitions.
- Rinku Singh
Indian baseball player and wrestler.
- David Lehre
Pop singer.
- Jeff Weise
American murderer (dies 2005).
- Beatrice E M
Duchess of york gives life to a 6-lb 12 oz baby girl.
- Landon Austin
Pop singer.
- Ni Ni
Chinese actress.
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
- Faye Wong
Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
- Peyton List
Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
- Dustin Hoffman
American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
- Robin Quivers
American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
- Esther Williams
American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
- Keith Carradine
American actor from a theatre family.
- Rory Calhoun
American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
- Roger Penrose
Mathematician and english physicist.
- Katie Leung
Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
- Rena Mero
American wrestler.
August 08, 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 08, 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 08, 1988?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1988.
August 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1988:
- Alan Napier
American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
- Félix Leclerc
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1914).
- Ramon Valdes
Mexican actor (born in 1923).
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
- Louise Brooks
Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
- Patricia Neal
American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
- Olivia Newton-John
An american singer, born in australia.
- Karen Black
American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
- Glen Campbell
American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
- Barbara Bel Geddes
Nyc, new york -- actress.
- Fay Wray
Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
- Richard Deacon
American actor and singer (d.1984).
- Ilse Werner
Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
- Mycheal Wittmann
German tank commander and military officer who achieved the highest number of confirmed kills in a Panzer during World War II.
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August 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1988:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
August 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- Breathe - Hands To Heaven
- Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
- Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
August 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1988 was Off On Your Own (Girl) by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Girl)
- Troop - Mamacita
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Guy - Groove Me
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
August 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Franco - MARIA
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - SUENO CONTIGO
August 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:
August 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 08, 1988?
On August 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1988?
On August 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1988?
On August 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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.