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August 16, 1988 was the 229th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 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 August 16, 1988, who was born and died on August 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 16, 1988?
- August 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 16, 1988?
- August 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 16, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 16, 1988?
What day of the week was August 16, 1988?
August 16, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 229th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1988 can also be written as 8/16/1988 in the US and as 16/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1988:
- Ibm introduces software for artificial intelligence
- Mayor koch says he plans to wipe out street-corner windshield washers
August 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:58 am and setting at 09:52 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 16, 1988?
Famous people born on August 16, 1988:
![Rumer Willis]()
Rumer WillisAmerican actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.
![Parker Young]()
Parker YoungParker young is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'suburgatory' and 'enlisted'.
- Arend Bouwmeester
Dutch sailor who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
- Deamonte Driver
Deamonte Driver was an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League.
- Kevin Schmidt
American actor.
- Ismaïl Aissati
Moroccan footballer.
- Ryan Kerrigan
American football player.
- Rumer Willis American actress
Child of bruce willis, demi moore.
- Christophe Pourcel
- Lucian Răduță
- Claudio Riaño
- John Clarence Stewart
- Lars Ulvik Martinsen
- Vincenzo Devany
- Claudio Di Biagio
Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:
![James Cameron]()
James CameronJames cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.
![Kathie Lee Gifford]()
Kathie Lee GiffordKathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...
![Angela Bassett]()
Angela BassettAngela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...
![Steve Carell]()
Steve CarellCarell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.
![Pierre Richard]()
Pierre RichardFrench film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.
![Clovis Cornillac]()
Clovis CornillacFrench actor in television, film and theater.
![Cam Gigandet]()
Cam GigandetCam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.
![Vanessa Carlton]()
Vanessa CarltonVanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.
![Julie Newmar]()
Julie NewmarAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Timothy Hutton]()
Timothy HuttonTimothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.
August 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 3 days old,
or 1861 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13030 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 16, 1988?
There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1988.
August 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1988:
- Voris Gore
Renowned author known for his impactful novels.
- Milton Adolphus
Composer dies at 75.
- Heinrich Schmidt
- Herbert Pagani
- Felix Maria Davídek
- Otto Bökle
- Alberto Chiarini
- Eduardo Haro Ibars
What famous deaths happened on August 16th?
Famous deaths on August 16th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![Margaret Mitchell]()
Margaret MitchellAmerican author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Stewart Granger]()
Stewart GrangerTall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.
![Amanda Blake]()
Amanda BlakeAmerican actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.
![Phil Leeds]()
Phil LeedsAmerican actor (d. 1998).
![William Windom]()
William WindomAmerican actor (d. 2012).
![Anna Kashfi]()
Anna KashfiActress from india-america (d. 2015).
![Louis Jouvet]()
Louis JouvetFrench theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.
![John Hurley]()
John HurleyAt 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th
August 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 16, 1988:
- RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
- USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
- Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
- Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
August 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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:
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- George Michael - Monkey
- Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
August 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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:
- 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 16, 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:
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Troop - Mamacita
August 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 16, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 16, 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:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
- Franco - MARIA
August 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Betrayed
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: William Tannen
Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran
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
August 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
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 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 16, 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.
The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.
Till We Meet Again
By: Judith Krantz
Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.
Shining Through
By: Susan Isaacs
It's 1940, and Linda Voss is a legal secretary extraordinaire. John Berringer, her boss and pride of the Ivy League, is all she can think about.
August 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Face Off
Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain
Batman: The Caped Crusader
Konami '88
Better Dead Than Alien
Who was the US President on August 16, 1988?
On August 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1988?
On August 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 16, 1988?
On August 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 16th?
August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
- 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
- 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.
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.
