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August 17, 1988 was the 230th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 17, 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 17, 1988, who was born and died on August 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1988?
- August 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1988?
- August 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1988?
What day of the week was August 17, 1988?
August 17, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1988 can also be written as 8/17/1988 in the US and as 17/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1988:
- Lirr says penn station will get air conditioning in 1991
- Republicans nominate george bush for president
- New york city first case of rocky mountain spotted fever (9-year-old bronx boy).
- President of pakistan muhammad zia-ul-haq and u.s. ambassador arnold raphel are killed in a plane crash.
August 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:59 am and setting at 10:16 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 17, 1988?
Famous people born on August 17, 1988:
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Erika Toda]()
Erika TodaJapanese actress.
- Joyner Lucas
Successful rapper turned entrepreneur.
- Havish Chowdary
Havish Chowdary is a journalist and news anchor who works for TV5 News.
- Johanna Larsson
Swedish professional tennis player with multiple WTA singles and doubles titles.
- Natalie Sandtorv
Norwegian singer-songwriter (morning has occurred).
- Jihadi John
Kuwaiti-british member of isis (d. 2015).
- Bianca Collins
American actress.
- Nichole Cordova
Performer (girlicious).
- Aidan Coleman
Irish jockey.
- Sho Hatsuyama
- Artëm Kačer
- Elvin Mürsəliyev
- Simone Palermo
- Johnny Patrick
- Laurenne Ross
- João Aurélio
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
![Rachel Hurd-Wood]()
Rachel Hurd-WoodBritish actress.
August 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 8 months old,
or 428 months and 1 day old,
or 1861 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13028 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1988?
There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1988.
August 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1988:
- Victoria Shaw
Australian actress and astrologer.
- Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Pakistani general and politician, 6th president of pakistan (b. 1924).
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr.
American lawyer and politician (d. 1988).
- Nino Frank
- Jack Straus
- Bruno Mathsson
- Jack Cutting
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th
August 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1988:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 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.
Firefighters
By: Dennis Smith
A remarkable journey through the everyday lives of those who risk their lives to save lives.
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.
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.
August 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Batman: The Caped Crusader
Battlehawks 1942
Battles of Napoleon
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Legendary Wings
Who was the US President on August 17, 1988?
On August 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1988?
On August 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1988?
On August 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
