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About June 17th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Bruce Springsteen separates from Juliette Phillips
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1988 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Newt Gingrich, Stan Laurel
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Together Forever (Remix) by Rick Astley
- #1 UK song: With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey
- Popular movie: Who Framed Roger Rabbit directed by Robert Zemeckis
More about June 17th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1988?
- June 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1988?
- June 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1988?
What day of the week was June 17, 1988?
June 17, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1988 can also be written as 6/17/1988 in the US and as 17/6/1988 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1988:
- Bruce springsteen separates from juliette phillips
- Microsoft releases ms dos 4.0.
- Soyuz tm-5 launches
- Women sentenced to 90 years in first product tampering murder case.
June 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 17th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:09 am and setting at 11:19 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 31, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1988.
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Who was born on June 17, 1988?
Famous people born on June 17, 1988:
- Jessicalynn Chang
Acclaimed novelist whose works have captivated readers worldwide.
- Kiyo Nakamura
Known for creating popular mobile applications with millions of downloads.
- Anshu Sharma
Creates elegant and trendy clothing.
- Stephanine Rice
Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for breaking world records.
- Zakariyah Ali
Known for his evocative and thought-provoking poetry.
- Josaphine Onyia
Josaphine Onyia is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.
- Yuchen Chen
Insightful essayist whose works provoke thought and reflection.
- Azalyn Wong
Documentary filmmaker and journalist focusing on environmental issues and conservation.
- Hadasah Klein
Up-and-coming fashion designer known for her edgy and modern designs.
- Lorik Bajrami
Up-and-coming singer-songwriter.
- Shaun MacDonald
Welsh footballer.
- Andrew Ogilvy
Australian basketball player.
- Toru Baba
Japanese singer and actor.
- Drew Scott
Pop singer.
- Ruben Sole
Youtube star.
- Kyle Heckathorn
He was an american baseball player who was drafted by milwaukee brewers during the 2009 amateur draft.
- Jeon Hye-jin
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
![Newt Gingrich]()
Newt GingrichAmerican politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Kendrick Lamar]()
Kendrick LamarKendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
![K.J. Apa]()
K.J. ApaNew Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
![Bresha Webb]()
Bresha WebbBresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
![Beth Moore]()
Beth MooreBeth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
![Barry Manilow]()
Barry ManilowAmerican singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
![Greg Kinnear]()
Greg KinnearAmerican actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
![Joe Piscopo]()
Joe PiscopoAmerican actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
![Peter Lupus]()
Peter LupusAmerican actor and bodybuilder.
June 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 10 months old,
or 430 months and 17 days old,
or 1872 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13105 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1988?
There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 17, 1988.
June 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1988:
- Wacław Czerwiński
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Kate Smith]()
Kate SmithAmerican singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
![Pamela Britton]()
Pamela BrittonActress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
![John Murray]()
John MurrayCanadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 17th
June 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1988:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1988:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 13th and June 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1988 was Together Forever (Remix) by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
June 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)
- George Michael - One More Try
- Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
- The Jets - Make It Real
June 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
June 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
- Bros - I Owe You Nothing
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- Desireless - Voyage Voyage
June 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1988 was One More Try by George Michael, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
June 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- George Michael - One More Try
- Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
- Teddy Pendergrass - Joy
- Prince - Alphabet St.
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
June 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 17, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 13th and June 19th.
June 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 13th and June 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Isabel Pantoja - QUERIENDO Y NO
- Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine - Todo Por Ti
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
June 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer
Country: United States of America
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
Cameron's Closet
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Armand Mastroianni
Starring: Cotter Smith, Mel Harris, Scott Curtis, Chuck McCann
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
June 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Brainstorm
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
June 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Moonwalk
By: Michael Jackson
The #1 New York Times Bestseller! Michael Jackson's only autobiography. His life in his own words. Original Foreword by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A new Introduction by Motown founder.
For The Record
By: Donald T. Regan
Donald T. Regan's provocative memoir is a stunningly insightful look into the inner workings of the Reagan Administration.
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."
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
Chaos
By: James Gleick
National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.
June 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Jet-Story
Kuri Kinton
The Colony
The Colony
John Madden Football
Who was the US President on June 17, 1988?
On June 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1988?
On June 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1988?
On June 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1988?
June 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
