Thursday March 17, 1988: on this day
March 17, 1988 was the 77th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 17, 1988, who was born and died on March 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley), movies (e.g. Biloxi Blues, directed by Mike Nichols), 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 March 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 17, 1988?
- March 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 17, 1988?
- March 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- March 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 17, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on March 17, 1988?
What day of the week was March 17, 1988?
March 17, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 77th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 17, 1988 can also be written as 3/17/1988 in the US and as 17/3/1988 in UK and Europe.
March 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 17, 1988:
- Les miserables, opens at det norske teatret, oslo
- Highest scoring ncaa basketball game: loyola-marymnt 119, wyoming 115.
- Iran says iraq uses poison gas.
- Apple computer files a copyright infringement suit against microsoft, claiming copyright infringement by windows 2.0 of graphical display technology used in the macintosh.
- Eritrean war of independence: the nadew command, an ethiopian army corps in eritrea, is attacked on three sides by military units of the eritrean people's liberation front in the opening action of the battle of afabet.
March 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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March 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 17, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 07:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1988.
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Who was born on March 17, 1988?
Famous people born on March 17, 1988:
- Grimes (musician)
Grimes is a canadian musician known for her unique blend of electronic and pop music, as well as her avant-garde fashion sense and visual...
- Rasmus Elm
Swedish professional football midfielder who has played for the national team.
- Kasen Chen
Leading biologist known for groundbreaking research in genetics.
- Grimes
Canadian artist, musician and music video director.
- Ryan White
American activist, inspired the ryan white care act (b. 1971).
- Fraser Forster
English footballer.
- Sparkles*
Rock singer.
- Grime Grimes
Musician.
- Kris Durham
- Georg Fröhlich
- Rob Housler
- Josefin Johansson
- Jurij Djupin
- Tomomi Abiko
- Laurențiu Iorga
- Davide Brivio
Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:
- Gary Sinise
Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...
- John Boyega
John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.
- Olesya Rulin
American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.
- Kurt Russell
An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.
- Rob Lowe
American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.
- Rudolf Nureyev
Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
- Patti Hansen
Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...
- Lesley-Anne Down
British actress.
- Clare Grogan
In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".
- Justin Hawkins
English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).
March 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years and 11 days old,
or 432 months and 11 days old,
or 1880 weeks
or 13160 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 17, 1988?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 17, 1988.
March 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 17, 1988:
- Nikolas Asimos
Greek counter-culture singer and composer (born 1949).
- Walter Nigg
- Gösta Alexandersson
- Franz-Otto Krüger
- Bruce Clarke
What famous deaths happened on March 17th?
Famous deaths on March 17th:
- Helen Hayes
American actress, who started on stage at age five.
- Mai Zetterling
Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.
- Michael Gough
Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).
- Rosetta LeNoire
Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.
- Merritt Butrick
Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.
- Bob Papenbrook
American voice actor (born 1955).
- Michie Kusama
Renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for her avant-garde works.
- Klayten Brown
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.
- Graylynn Jones
Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.
- Azalyn Khan
Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.
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March 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 17, 1988:
- Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
- Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
- St. Agricola
- St. Joseph of Arimathea
- Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
- Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
- Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day
Saints celebrated on March 17, 1988:
- Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
March 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1988 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
March 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Rick Astley - Together Forever
- Vanessa Paradis - Joe Le Taxi
- Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis
March 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1988 was Fishnet by Morris Day, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
March 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 17, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Jose Feliciano/Pandora - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
March 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
March 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
March 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
March 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on March 17, 1988?
On March 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1988?
On March 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 17, 1988?
On March 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 17th?
March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
- 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),
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 March 1988?
March 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.