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February 08, 1988 was the 39th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is February 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 February 08, 1988, who was born and died on February 08, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 08, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Could've Been by Tiffany), movies (e.g. Hairspray, directed by John Waters), TV series (e.g. Red Dwarf) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 8th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1988?
- February 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1988?
- February 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1988?
What day of the week was February 08, 1988?
February 08, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 39th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1988 can also be written as 2/8/1988 in the US and as 8/2/1988 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1988:
- Nasa launches dod-2.
February 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 8th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:09 pm and setting at 09:45 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.
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Who was born on February 08, 1988?
Famous people born on February 08, 1988:
- Nozomi Sasaki
Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.
- Elvi Mäkelä
Pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence research.
- Aleli Dela Cruz
Distinguished AI researcher known for advancing the field of artificial intelligence.
- Rio Matsui
Leading researcher in artificial intelligence technologies.
- Keegan Meth
Zimbabwean cricketer[262].
- Kat O'Keeffe
Youtube star.
- Generous
Irish racehorse (d. 2013).
- Rucha Hasabnis
Indian television actress.
- Ryan Pinkston
American actor.
- Nozomi Sasaki (model)
- Geancarlo González
- Andreína Tarazón
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
![James Dean]()
James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
February 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 2 months old,
or 434 months and 16 days old,
or 1889 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13225 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1988?
There are 291 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 08, 1988.
February 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1988:
- Wells Whitney
Pioneer in computer science and one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer.
- Allan Cuthbertson
Actor (running man 7th dawn), died at 67.
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1988:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1988:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 8th and February 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1988 was Could've Been by Tiffany, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.
February 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tiffany - Could've Been
- Expose - Seasons Change
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes
- Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
February 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.
February 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
- Bros - When Will I Be Famous
- Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
February 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1988 was I Want Her by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.
February 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Keith Sweat - I Want Her
- Pebbles - Girlfriend
- Michael Cooper - To Prove My Love
- The Deele - Two Occasions
- Chris Jasper - Superbad
February 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 08, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 8th and February 14th.
February 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 08, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 8th and February 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
February 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hairspray
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Waters
Starring: Sonny Bono, Ruth Brown, Divine, Debbie Harry
Country: United States of America
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
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
Stand and Deliver
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ramón Menéndez
Starring: Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan, Virginia Paris
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
February 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Kaleidoscope
By: Danielle Steel
A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.
Time Flies
By: Bill Cosby
BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTER. Bill Cosby is America's most beloved humorist, media personality, and bestselling author. He now shares his warmth, wisdom, and wit on a topic that's common to all: aging.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
The Tenants Of Time
By: Thomas Flanagan
Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling trilogy about Irish history (which starts with The Year of the French, and ends with The End of the Hunt), is set at the beginning …
February 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chopper I
Ataxx
Hostages
Earthlight
King's Valley II
Who was the US President on February 08, 1988?
On February 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1988?
On February 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1988?
On February 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
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 February 1988?
February 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
