Friday August 26, 1988: on this day
August 26, 1988 was the 239th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1988, who was born and died on August 26, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monkey by George Michael), movies (e.g. The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1988?
- August 26, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1988?
- August 26, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1988?
What day of the week was August 26, 1988?
August 26, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1988 can also be written as 8/26/1988 in the US and as 26/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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August 26, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:23 pm and setting at 06:18 am.
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 26, 1988?
Famous people born on August 26, 1988:
- Evan Ross
American actor.
- Danielle Savre
American actress, singer, and dancer.
- Tori Black
Tori black is an american porn actress known for her successful career in the adult film industry.
- Kerrion Franklin
Kerrion Franklin is an American entrepreneur and musician, known for co-founding the record label Fo Yo Soul Recordings.
- Elvis Andrus
Venezuelan shortstop who has played in Major League Baseball.
- Wayne Simmonds
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Lars Stindl
German football player.
- Maria Laura of Belgium
Archduchess of austria-este.
- Niña Jose
Filipino actress.
- Erik Hassle
Musician.
- Marelisa Gibson
- Chad Haga
- Lázara Moisés
- Cătălin Baciu
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
- Macaulay Culkin
Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
- Melissa McCarthy
Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
- Dylan O'Brien
Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
- Chris Pine
Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
- Keke Palmer
Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
- Christopher Isherwood
British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
- Michael Jeter
American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
- Alison Steadman
British actress.
- Mike Colter
Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
- Chloe Pirrie
Chloe pirrie is a scottish actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'black mirror' and 'the crown'.
August 26, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 3 days old,
or 1857 weeks
or 12999 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1988?
There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1988.
August 26, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1988:
- Carlos Paião
Portuguese singer-songwriter (d. 1988).
- Paul Francis Lloyd
Entertainer.
- Hans Esser
- Enrico Fulchignoni
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
- Lon Chaney
American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
- Kay Francis
Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
- Dominick Dunne
American writer.
- Ted Knight
American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
- Ramon Zamora
Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Tawfiq Saleh
Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.
- Georg Wittig
German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).
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August 26, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1988:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 26, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Shirley Murdock - Husband
August 26, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 26, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Franco - MARIA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
August 26, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 26, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:
August 26, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 26, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 26, 1988?
On August 26, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1988?
On August 26, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1988?
On August 26, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.