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August 09, 1988 was the 222nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 09, 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 09, 1988, who was born and died on August 09, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 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 9th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 09, 1988?
- August 09, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 09, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 09, 1988?
- August 09, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 09, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 09, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 09, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 09, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 09, 1988?
What day of the week was August 09, 1988?
August 09, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 09, 1988 can also be written as 8/9/1988 in the US and as 9/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 09, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 09, 1988:
- Just one day after 8/8/88 new york lottery's daily number is 888.
- Wayne gretzky is traded from the edmonton oilers to the los angeles kings in one of the most controversial player transactions in ice hockey history, upsetting many canadians so much that some considered him a ''traitor'' to his home country.
August 09, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 09, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 09, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:45 am and setting at 07:22 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 09, 1988?
Famous people born on August 09, 1988:
- Willian Borges da Silva
Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal.
- Patrick Collison
Co-founder and CEO of Stripe, a leading online payment processing company.
- Vasilios Koutsianikoulis
Greek footballer.
- Willian
Brazilian footballer.
- Anthony Castonzo
American football player.
- Kaushal
Youtube star.
- Willian (footballer)
- Antonio Marino
- Mattia Parlangeli
- Rafael Ramazotti
- Pablo Hasél
- Paddy Ryan
- Michael Smith
- Nozomi Yamamoto
- Jan Čermák
- Mijuško Bojović
- Stefania Boffa
- Robelis Despaigne
Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh Babu is an Indian actor and producer who has established himself as one of the most popular and influential actors of Telugu cinema.
![Gillian Anderson]()
Gillian AndersonAmerican actress.
![Whitney Houston]()
Whitney HoustonAmerican pop diva, with three octaves of range.
![Melanie Griffith]()
Melanie GriffithAmerican actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.
![Anna Kendrick]()
Anna KendrickAnna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.
![Audrey Tautou]()
Audrey TautouFrench actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".
![Sam Elliott]()
Sam ElliottSam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.
![Bill Skarsgård]()
Bill SkarsgårdBill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.
![Adelaide Kane]()
Adelaide KaneTv actress.
![Nikki Ziering]()
Nikki ZieringAmerican actress and model.
August 09, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 9 days old,
or 1862 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13036 days old,
if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1988?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 09, 1988.
August 09, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 09, 1988:
- Giacinto Scelsi
Italian poet and composer (d. 1988).
- M. Carl Holman
American author, educator, poet, and playwright (d. 1988).
- Ramón Valdés
What famous deaths happened on August 9th?
Famous deaths on August 9th:
![Sharon Tate]()
Sharon TateAmerican actress, model and sex symbol.
![Gregory Hines]()
Gregory HinesGregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Frank Gifford]()
Frank GiffordAmerican sportscaster.
![Al Freeman]()
Al FreemanJr.
![Anton Walbrook]()
Anton WalbrookActor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Mahmoud Darwish
Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.
- Mouhamad Darwish
Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.
- Chayim Soutine
Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.
- Marieanne Cope
Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.
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August 09, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 09, 1988:
- St. Nathy (or David)
- Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
- St. Fedlimid/Felimy
- St. Romanus Ostiarius
- St. Edith Stein
- Singapore: National Day
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney
Observances on August 09, 1988:
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 09, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 09, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 09, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 09, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Crossing Delancey
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver
Starring: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé
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
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
August 09, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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 09, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 09, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
A Thief Of Time
By: Tony Hillerman
A prominent anthropologist disappears in a moonlit Indian ruin, where "thieves" of time ravage sacred ground for the sake of profit. He is on the brink of making an historic discovery that will change the course of history.
Chaos
By: James Gleick
National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.
The Icarus Agenda
By: Robert Ludlum
Evan Kendrick, a Colorado congressman, is trying to keep his term quiet when a political mole uncovers his deepest secrets: Kendrick was an anonymous hero who liberated hostages from terrorists in Arab countries at the American Embassy in Masqat and …
Timothy'S Game
By: Lawrence Sanders
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.
August 09, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 09, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy Great Tank
Hot Chase
Inside Outing
Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain
Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
Who was the US President on August 09, 1988?
On August 09, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1988?
On August 09, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 09, 1988?
On August 09, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 9th?
August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
- 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
- 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.
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.
