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August 19, 1988 was the 232nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 19, 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 19, 1988, who was born and died on August 19, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 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 19th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 19, 1988?
- August 19, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 19, 1988?
- August 19, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 19, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 19, 1988?
What day of the week was August 19, 1988?
August 19, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 19, 1988 can also be written as 8/19/1988 in the US and as 19/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 19, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 19, 1988:
- Iran-iraq begin a cease-fire in their 8-year-old war
- Muang muang succeeds general sein lwin as president of burma
- New york rangers sign ex-montreal canadiens' great guy lafleur.
- A truce begins in the iran–iraq war.
August 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 19, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 10:44 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 19, 1988?
Famous people born on August 19, 1988:
![Travis Tedford]()
Travis TedfordAmerican actor.
- Bethanee Fitzgerald
Bethanee Fitzgerald is a principal dancer with a renowned contemporary dance company.
- Aiana Zhakupova
Aiana Zhakupova is a prominent Kazakhstani businesswoman who has built a diverse portfolio of successful ventures.
- Hoodie Allen
Hoodie allen is a rapper known for his mixtapes and albums, gaining popularity for his unique style and energetic performances.
- Crystal Wu
Crystal Wu is a cybersecurity specialist who has worked on various projects to improve online security.
- Rivan Dutta
Rivan Dutta is an Indian journalist and news reporter.
- Cristina Scuccia
Italian ursuline nun and singer who won the voice of italy 2014 season.
- Kaitlinn Zhao
Kaitlinn Zhao is a physicist who studies the behavior of quantum systems and their applications in quantum computing.
- Veronica Roth
Known for writing the Divergent series.
- Kirk Cousins
Kirk Cousins is an NFL quarterback known for his time with the Washington Football Team and Minnesota Vikings.
- Natasha Slayton
Pop singer.
- Emily Cole
American family of distinction, maria cole's daughter and first grandchild, maria cole, granddaughter of mario cuomo, new york governor; his...
- Kévin Monnet-Paquet
- Sani Sakakini
- Tu Xiao
- Michael Tukura
Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:
![Bill Clinton]()
Bill ClintonAmerican politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.
![Matthew Perry]()
Matthew PerryCanadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.
![Nandana Sen]()
Nandana SenIndian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.
![John Stamos]()
John StamosJohn stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.
![Valérie Kaprisky]()
Valérie KapriskyFrench actress.
![Jill St. John]()
Jill St. JohnJill st.
![Kyra Sedgwick]()
Kyra SedgwickKyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.
![Maria de Medeiros]()
Maria de MedeirosPortuguese actress and director.
![Peter Gallagher]()
Peter GallagherArmonk, new york -- actor.
![Fred Thompson]()
Fred ThompsonHe is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.
August 19, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 30 days old,
or 1860 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13026 days old,
if you were born on August 19, 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 19, 1988?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1988.
August 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 19, 1988:
- Chase Brewster
Renowned biologist known for his work on marine life.
- Don Haggerty
- Mario Rossi
- Antonino Tripodi
What famous deaths happened on August 19th?
Famous deaths on August 19th:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Alastair Sim]()
Alastair SimScottish actor on film and stage.
![Hermione Baddeley]()
Hermione BaddeleyEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).
![Utpal Dutt]()
Utpal DuttBangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).
- Linus Pauling
American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.
- Fredrico García Lorca
Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.
- Romyn Fisher
Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.
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August 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 19, 1988:
- Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
- RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
- Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
- National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
- National Aviation Day, USA
Observances on August 19, 1988:
- World Humanitarian Day
August 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 19, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 19, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
Zoya
By: Danielle Steel
Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.
The India Fan
By: Victoria Holt
"A captivating story of blackmail and romance that deceives. "-Associated PressDruscilla Delaney, a parson's daughter is captivated by her rich, glamorous neighbors, the Framlings, and their handsome son Fabian.
Picasso
By: Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington
[AudiobookCASSETTE Library Edition in vinyl box.] [Read by Nadia May] This iconic biography breaks through the barriers of legend to reveal the true story of a man who possessed burning passions.
Firefighters
By: Dennis Smith
A remarkable journey through the everyday lives of those who risk their lives to save lives.
August 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 19, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cycle Race: Road Man
Armalyte
Fish!
19 Part One: Boot Camp
Hanjuku Hero
Who was the US President on August 19, 1988?
On August 19, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1988?
On August 19, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 19, 1988?
On August 19, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 19th?
August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
- 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.
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.
