Monday August 15, 1988: on this day

August 15, 1988 was the 228th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1988, who was born and died on August 15, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Betrayed, directed by Costa-Gavras), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1988?


August 15, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1988 can also be written as 8/15/1988 in the US and as 15/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 15, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1988:

  • At 4pm lilco consumers used a record 3,813 megawatts
  • New york city begins $70 million program to rebuild 900 bronx apartments

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August 15, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:59 am and setting at 09:32 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 15, 1988?


Famous people born on August 15, 1988:

  • Awab Alhussaini

    Awab Alhussaini is a Kuwaiti entrepreneur and the co-founder of Talabat, one of the leading food delivery platforms in the Middle East.

  • Natallia Sazanovich

    Natallia Sazanovich is a Belarusian biathlete who has competed in the Winter Olympics and won medals.

  • Kalimah Rashad

    Kalimah Rashad is an American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.

  • Areesha Noor

    Areesha Noor is a Pakistani journalist and news presenter who has worked for several media outlets in the country.

  • Iremide Oluwatosin

    Iremide Oluwatosin is a Nigerian journalist and media personality known for her work in print and online media.

  • Sabriyah Ahmed

    Sabriyah Ahmed is a Canadian journalist and documentary filmmaker who has covered stories from around the world.

  • Yuvin Bandara

    Yuvin Bandara is an AI researcher who has published several papers on the applications of deep learning.

  • Natallia Svirydzenka

    Natallia Svirydzenka is a Belarusian blockchain developer known for her work on decentralized applications and smart contracts.

  • Shekina Nkosi

    Shekina Nkosi is a South African blockchain developer who has worked on decentralized applications and smart contracts.

  • Kayode Sanni

    Kayode Sanni is a Nigerian blockchain developer who has worked on decentralized applications and smart contracts.

  • Reshad Aziz

    Reshad Aziz is a data scientist who specializes in developing predictive models for business applications.

  • Oussama Assaidi

    Moroccan footballer.

  • Mafer Cantu

    Youtube star.

  • Tiffanie Anderson

    American performer (girlicious).

  • Zaira Nara

    Argentinian model and television host.

  • Dmitrij Ušakov
  • Matteo Felli
  • Maria Tyyster
  • Sanne Troelsgaard Nielsen

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 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 15, 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 15, 1988?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1988.

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August 15, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1988:

  • Barry Bingham Sr

    Us newspaper publisher dies at 82.

  • Mohammed Zia ul-Haq

    President of pakistan killed in a plane crash.

  • Ray Buchanan

    Us blues guitarist, who dies around 48.

  • Aladár Heppes
  • Giuliano Pajetta

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Lancer Sharma

    Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Rahi Masoom Reza

    Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

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August 15, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1988:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Monkey youtube
  3. - 1-2-3
  4. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  5. - Make Me Lose Control

August 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. 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 15, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1988 was Loosey's Rap by Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loosey's Rap
  2. - Nice 'N' Slow
  3. - Watching You
  4. - Make It Last Forever
  5. - Mamacita

August 15, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 15, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - YA NO
  5. - MARIA

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August 15, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Betrayed

Betrayed

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Costa-Gavras

Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael A. Simpson

Starring: Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, Tony Higgins, Valerie Hartman

Hero and the Terror

Hero and the Terror

Release year: 1988

Directed by: William Tannen

Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran

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

August 15, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

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 15, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Thief Of Time by Tony Hillerman

A Thief Of Time

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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.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

Libra by Don DeLillo

Libra

By:

Don DeLillo's powerful and convincing fiction on John F. Kennedy's assassination traces Lee Harvey Oswald’s journey from troubled teenager into a man of precarious security.

Capote by Gerald Clarke

Capote

By:

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 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 15, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hundra

Hundra

Platform: Amstrad CPC MSX ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Dinamic Software Mastertronic

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

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

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Aleste

Aleste

Platform: Master System, MSX2, Wii Virtual Console, Java Midlet

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega (MS) Compile (MSX2) D4Enterprise (WVC) Square Enix Mobile (JM)

Cyborg Hunter

Cyborg Hunter

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Sega; NA Activision; EU Sega

Fire King

Fire King

Platform: Commodore 64, Commodore 128, DOS

Genre: Action Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1988?

On August 15, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1988?

On August 15, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1988?

On August 15, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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.

Discover how August 1988 calendar looked like.

Monday August 15, 1988