Saturday April 16, 1988: on this day

April 16, 1988 was the 107th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1988, who was born and died on April 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean), movies (e.g. Permanent Record, directed by Marisa Silver), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1988?


April 16, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1988 can also be written as 4/16/1988 in the US and as 16/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1988 in April 1988 calendar

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April 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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April 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 09:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.

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Who was born on April 16, 1988?


Famous people born on April 16, 1988:

  • Kyle Okposo

    American ice hockey player.

  • Alisa Durbrow

    Singer and model from japan.

  • Jullie

    Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Luis Enrique Cáceres
  • Alexandre Geniez
  • Lars Lambooij
  • Marko Milinković
  • Mirko Mulalić
  • Daniele Paponi
  • Amy Pemberton
  • Hayley Squires
  • Ali Farokhmanesh
  • Gianni Frankis
  • Ibrahim Ayew
  • Claudio Beauvue
  • Humaid Abdulla Abbas
  • Josefina Montané

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 12 days old,

or 1875 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13130 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1988?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1988.

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April 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1988:

  • Khalil al-Wazir

    Fatah was founded by a palestinian commander (d. 1988).

  • Youri Egorov

    Russian pianist and composer (d. 1988).

  • Abu Jihad [Khalil al-Wazzir]

    Plo leader, murdered.

  • Warde Donovan

    At 72 years old, he dies.

  • Jacques de Kadt

    Dutch second chamber member (socialist-democrat), dies at age 90.

  • Khalil al-Wazir (Abu Jihad)

    Commandos from israel killed the military commander of the palestinian liberation organization in tunisia.

  • Roberto Ruffilli
  • Jurij Aleksandrovič Egorov
  • Francesco Pretti
  • Abu Jihad
  • José Dolhem
  • Yuri Yegórov

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1988:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1988:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube
  2. - Devil Inside
  3. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  4. - Man In The Mirror
  5. - Wishing Well youtube

April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart
  2. - Drop The Boy
  3. - Love Changes (Everything)
  4. - Don't Turn Around
  5. - Could've Been youtube

April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube
  2. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  3. - Ooo La La La
  4. - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
  5. - Sweet Sensation

April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 1988 was DEBO HACERLO by Juan Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.

April 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - DEBO HACERLO
  2. - AY AMOR
  3. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  4. - PELIGRO DE AMOR
  5. - AMOR PERFECTO

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April 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Permanent Record

Permanent Record

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marisa Silver

Starring: Alan Boyce, Keanu Reeves, Pamela Gidley, Michael Elgart

Stormy Monday

Stormy Monday

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Mike Figgis

Starring: Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting, Sean Bean

Backfire

Backfire

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Gilbert Cates

Starring: Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey

The Blue Iguana

The Blue Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Lafia

Starring: Dylan McDermott, Jessica Harper, James Russo, Pamela Gidley

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

April 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

April 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Battle Cry Of Freedom by James M. McPherson

Battle Cry Of Freedom

By:

Battle Cry of Freedom is a one-volume history of Civil War that will be filled with new interpretations and information. It challenges old myths and creates new ones.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

By:

3 stories

Unforgettable Fire by Eamon Dunphy

Unforgettable Fire

By:

U2 has been a mysterious band since its inception. For the first time, U2 is now being told in a detailed and authentic account.

Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel

Kaleidoscope

By:

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.

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

The Tommyknockers

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.

April 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beyond the Ice Palace

Beyond the Ice Palace

Platform: Amiga Amstrad CPC Atari ST Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Elite Systems

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Soccer/football

Publisher: Codemasters Gold

Blasted

Blasted

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Bally Midway

Last Armageddon

Last Armageddon

Platform: NEC PC-8801 MSX Sharp X68000 PC Engine CD-ROM²[3] Family Computer[1] DOS FM Towns

Genre: Role-playing game[1]

Publisher: Yutaka[1] (Famicom)

Fire-Brigade The Battle for Kiev - 1943

Fire-Brigade The Battle for Kiev - 1943

Platform: IBM PC DOS 3.0 Mac OS 2.0 Atari Amiga

Genre: Computer Wargame

Publisher: Panther Games Pty Ltd

history

Who was the US President on April 16, 1988?

On April 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1988?

On April 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1988?

On April 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1988?

April 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1988 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 16, 1988