Saturday August 13, 1988: on this day

August 13, 1988 was the 226th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 13, 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 13, 1988, who was born and died on August 13, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 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 13th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 13, 1988?


August 13, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 226th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1988 can also be written as 8/13/1988 in the US and as 13/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 13, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 1988:

  • Palace of auburn hills in detroit opens
  • Us beats jamaica 5-1, in second round of 1990 world soccer cup.
  • Ronald j dossenbach sets world record for pedaling across canada from vancouver, british columbia to halifax, nova scotia in 13 days, 15 hours, 4 min.
  • Boston red sox win american league record 24 straight home games.

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August 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:58 am and setting at 08:54 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 13, 1988?


Famous people born on August 13, 1988:

  • Mickelle Hansen

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer.

  • MØ (singer)

    Mø is a danish singer known for her hit singles such as 'lean on' and 'final song'.

  • Jerry Hughes

    American football player.

  • Keith Benson

    American basketball player.

  • Brandon Workman

    American baseball player.

  • Danish singer and songwriter signed to sony music entertainment.

  • Servando Carrasco

    Soccer player.

  • Ryan Villopoto

    Motorcycle racer.

  • Mo

    Pop singer.

  • Francisco Meneghini
  • Yu Okamoto
  • Brandon Washington
  • Artur Omarov
  • Nikola Pavličević
  • Michael Van Staeyen

Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:

  • Moritz Bleibtreu
    Moritz Bleibtreu

    German actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.

  • Heike Makatsch
    Heike Makatsch

    Heike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.

  • Sebastian Stan
    Sebastian Stan

    Sebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Dan Fogelberg
    Dan Fogelberg

    American singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.

  • Robert Ryan
    Robert Ryan

    American bullfighter.

  • John Slattery
    John Slattery

    American actor and director.

  • Paul Greengrass
    Paul Greengrass

    English screenwriter and director.

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Madhur Jaffrey
    Madhur Jaffrey

    Author of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).

  • Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar

    Debi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.

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August 13, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 15 days old,

or 1858 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13011 days old,

if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1988?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1988.

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August 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 1988:

  • Otto E Passman

    American politician (representative-democrat-louisiana, 1947-77), dies at age 88.

  • Martin Hellinger
  • Jakov Kucenko
  • William Henry Phelps Jr.

What famous deaths happened on August 13th?

Famous deaths on August 13th:

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Helen Mack
    Helen Mack

    American singer and actress (d. 1986).

  • Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker

    English actor and musician (b. 1934).

  • Elaine Hammerstein
    Elaine Hammerstein

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jane Darwell
    Jane Darwell

    Actress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.

  • Marion Martin
    Marion Martin

    Actress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.

  • Flornce Nightingale

    Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.

  • Estellar Delacroix

    Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.

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August 13, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 13, 1988:

  • International Lefthanders Day
  • St. Wigbert
  • RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
  • In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
  • St. Cassian
  • St. John Berchmans
  • St. John Bosco
  • St. Radegund
  • Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
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August 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 13, 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 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 13, 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:

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

August 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 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 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 13, 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:

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

August 13, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 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 13, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 13, 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:

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

August 13, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 13, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 13, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 13, 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:

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

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August 13, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 13, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé

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

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

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

August 13, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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 13, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 13, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Capote by Gerald Clarke

Capote

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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.

A Trail Of Memories by Angelique L'Amour

A Trail Of Memories

By:

Generations of readers have shared their favourite passages from Louis L'Amour short stories and novels for decades: with their families, their neighbors, and their employees.

Chaos by James Gleick

Chaos

By:

National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.

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.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

August 13, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 13, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game, Sports game

Publisher: Superior/Acornsoft Superior/Alligata Codemasters

Captain Comic

Captain Comic

Platform: DOS, NES

Genre: Side-scrolling Platformer

Publisher: Unknown (DOS), Color Dreams (NES)

Bonze Adventure

Bonze Adventure

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taito Corporation

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Bomber Raid

Bomber Raid

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Activision; EU Sega

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Who was the US President on August 13, 1988?

On August 13, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1988?

On August 13, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 13, 1988?

On August 13, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 13th?

August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.

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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.

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