Thursday April 28, 1988: on this day

April 28, 1988 was the 119th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 28, 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 April 28, 1988, who was born and died on April 28, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Waaris, directed by Ravindra Peepat), 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 April 28th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 28, 1988?


April 28, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 119th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1988 can also be written as 4/28/1988 in the US and as 28/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

April 28, 1988 in April 1988 calendar

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April 28, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1988:

  • Chess opens at imperial theater nyc for 68 performances
  • New jersey devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes.
  • Aloha airlines boeing 737 flight 243 roof partially tears off in flight; kills stewardess.
  • Baltimore orioles lose american league record 21 games in a row.
  • Aloha flight 243 loses several yards of its upper fuselage while in flight, killing 1 person.
  • World expo '88 opens in brisbane queensland, australia.
  • Celine dion wins the eurovision song contest for switzerland with the song ampquotne partez pas sans moiampquot.
  • Near maui, hawaii, flight attendant clarabelle "c.b." lansing is blown out of aloha airlines flight 243, a boeing 737, and falls to her death when part of the plane's fuselage rips open in mid-flight.

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April 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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April 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 04:42 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.

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Who was born on April 28, 1988?


Famous people born on April 28, 1988:

  • Elyna Kovalenko

    Elyna Kovalenko is a Ukrainian musician and singer-songwriter who has gained recognition in the Eastern European music scene.

  • Spencer Hawes

    Co-founder of Trident DMG, a strategic communications firm.

  • Juan Mata

    Soccer player.

  • Camilla Vallejo

    Chilean politician and former student leader.

  • Naome Kawase

    Naome Kawase is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour.

  • Juan Manuel Mata

    Spanish footballer.

  • Jonathan Biabiany

    French footballer.

  • Katariina Tuohimaa

    Finnish tennis player.

  • Olya Ivanisevic
  • Marika Popowicz-Drapała
  • Emma Hewitt
  • Matteo Gariglio
  • Reto Schenkel
  • Federico Fedele
  • Jan Hanuš
  • Niclas Andersén

Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:

  • Jessica Alba
    Jessica Alba

    American actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.

  • Penélope Cruz
    Penélope Cruz

    Spanish actress.

  • Min-sik Choi
    Min-sik Choi

    Min-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.

  • Jacques Dutronc
    Jacques Dutronc

    French singer, songwriter and guitarist.

  • Bridget Moynahan
    Bridget Moynahan

    Bridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.

  • Jay Leno
    Jay Leno

    American comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.

  • Harper Lee
    Harper Lee

    American author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.

  • Kim Gordon
    Kim Gordon

    American singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.

  • Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones

    American actress.

  • Paul Guilfoyle
    Paul Guilfoyle

    American actor.

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April 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 28 days old,

or 1878 weeks

or 13146 days old,

if you were born on April 28, 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 April 28, 1988?

There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1988.

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April 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1988:

  • B W Stevenson

    American country singer (born 1949).

  • Enrico de Boccard
  • Mario Actis Perinetti
  • Fenner Brockway

What famous deaths happened on April 28th?

Famous deaths on April 28th:

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Ed Begley
    Ed Begley

    Hartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).

  • Patricia Medina
    Patricia Medina

    English actress (b. 1919).

  • Joshiah Willard Gibbs

    Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.

  • Marri Sivaram

    Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.

  • Penelopi Fitzgerald

    British author celebrated for her literary fiction.

  • Gopinath Mohanty

    Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.

  • Amaka Igwe

    Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.

  • Madalee Milton

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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April 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 28, 1988:

  • Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
  • National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
  • Peter Chanel
  • Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
  • Luchesius
  • Patritius
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
  • National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.

Observances on April 28, 1988:

  • International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Saints celebrated on April 28, 1988:

  • Saints Vitalis and Valeria
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April 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 28, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1988 was Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  2. - Wishing Well youtube
  3. - Angel
  4. - Devil Inside
  5. - Anything For You

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 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 April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
  2. - Perfect
  3. - Anfield Rap (Red Machine In Full Effect)
  4. - Got To Be Certain
  5. - Blue Monday 1988

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nite And Day
  2. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  3. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  4. - That's What Love Is
  5. - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'

April 28, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 28, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 28, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  3. - DEBO HACERLO
  4. - PELIGRO DE AMOR
  5. - Todo Por Ti

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April 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 28, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waaris

Waaris

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ravindra Peepat

Starring: Smita Patil, Amrita Singh, Raj Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Salome's Last Dance

Salome's Last Dance

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge

Judgment in Berlin

Judgment in Berlin

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Leo Penn

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sam Wanamaker, Max Gail, Jürgen Heinrich

Top Line

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

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

April 28, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

Just the Ten of Us

Just the Ten of Us

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

April 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 28, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Emperor Of The Air by Ethan Canin

Emperor Of The Air

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EMPEROR OF AIR "explores difficult family relationships and tender moments in self-discovery with an uncommon voice of compassion seldom found in contemporary short fiction" San Francisco Chronicle

The Trial Of Socrates by I. F. Stone

The Trial Of Socrates

By:

I.F. Stone, a noted author, unraveled the long-hidden issues in the most famous case of free speech. Stone covers both Roman and Greek history.

The Last Princess by Cynthia Freeman

The Last Princess

By:

This New York Times bestseller is about a forbidden 1920s love story between a woman from a rebellious Jewish society and a writer from No Time for Tears.

Hot Money by Dick Francis

Hot Money

By:

Dick Francis, the great English storyteller, has created a classic mystery. Malcolm Pembroke wasn't able to get rich by making enemies. Not least, among those he was closest to.

King Of The Murgos by David Eddings

King Of The Murgos

By:

Garion and Ce'Nedrea are guided by the Orb the God Aldur as they embark on a great mission to rescue their child. They make their way through the filthy swamps of Nyissa and then into

April 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 28, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Side-scrolling action

Publisher: JP Toho; NA Bandai

Dynamite Düx

Dynamite Düx

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Sega Master System, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance

Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance

Platform: Last Ninja 2: 1988: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC 1989: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, 1990: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, NES (as The Last Ninja) 2008: Virtual Console Last Ninja Remix: 1990: Commodore

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Activision Ubi Soft (10 Megahits Vol. 3) Ocean Software (100% Dynamite) Jaleco

Bombuzal

Bombuzal

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Super NES

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Image Works Kemco

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

history

Who was the US President on April 28, 1988?

On April 28, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1988?

On April 28, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 28, 1988?

On April 28, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 28th?

April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of April. 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 April 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
  • 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
  • 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.

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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 April 1988?

April 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1988 calendar looked like.

Thursday April 28, 1988