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August 12, 1988 was the 225th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 12, 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 12, 1988, who was born and died on August 12, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 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 12th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1988?
- August 12, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1988?
- August 12, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1988?
What day of the week was August 12, 1988?
August 12, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 225th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1988 can also be written as 8/12/1988 in the US and as 12/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1988:
- Movie last temptation of christ is released
- Nelson mandela is treated for tuberculosis at hospital
- Red sox beat tigers 9-4 for al record 23rd consecutive win at home
- Boston red sox set american league consecutive home victories at 23.
- Richard thornburgh becomes us attorney general.
August 12, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th 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 12, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:56 am and setting at 08:35 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 12, 1988?
Famous people born on August 12, 1988:
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
- Tyson Fury
Tyson fury is a british professional boxer known for being the former unified heavyweight champion and for his outspoken personality.
- Tejay van Garderen
Tejay van Garderen is an American professional cyclist who has competed in the Tour de France and other major cycling events.
- Aniella Facchinetti
Aniella Facchinetti is an Italian former competitive swimmer who specialized in freestyle events.
- Chelsea Sedoti
Chelsea Sedoti is an American young adult fiction author known for her novels 'As You Wish' and 'The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett'.
- Justin Gaston
American actor and singer-songwriter.
- Makinze Flores
Makinze Flores is a Mexican-American essayist known for her insightful commentary on contemporary social issues.
- Stepfon Jefferson
Stepfon Jefferson is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League.
- Lazarius Levingston
Lazarius Levingston is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League.
- Dezman Garcia
Dezman Garcia is a Mexican politician who has served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies since 2021.
- Titan Fury
Titan Fury is a British professional boxer known for his impressive skills in the ring.
- Rami Gershon
Israeli professional footballer who plays as a defender.
- Matt Gillett
Australian rugby league player.
- Julie Ofcharsky
Reality star.
- David Pollet
- Ondřej Sukup
- Miguel Ángel Torrén
- Michael Binns
- Vít Beneš
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Dana Ivey]()
Dana IveyAmerican actress.
August 12, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 6 days old,
or 1861 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13033 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 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 12, 1988?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1988.
August 12, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1988:
- Laterica Basquiat
An American artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s as part of the neo-expressionist movement, Laterica Basquiat is known for his raw,...
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
American graffiti artist and painter (born 1960).
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1988:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.
August 12, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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 12, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Senatorial Privilege
By: Leo Damore
Two decades have passed since Senator Edward Kennedy's car plunged off Chappaquidick's Dike Bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
Capote
By: Gerald Clarke
Truman Capote, an American original, was a brilliant and almost unmatched stylist. While still a literary star, his short stories made him a literary superstar.
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."
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 12, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to Chancellorsville
Gain Ground
ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter)
4x4 Off-Road Racing
The Colony
Who was the US President on August 12, 1988?
On August 12, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1988?
On August 12, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1988?
On August 12, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
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.
