Friday April 29, 1988: on this day

April 29, 1988 was the 120th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 29, 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 29, 1988, who was born and died on April 29, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 29, 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 29th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 29, 1988?


April 29, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 120th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1988 can also be written as 4/29/1988 in the US and as 29/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1988 in April 1988 calendar

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April 29, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 29, 1988:

  • 60 minutes newscaster diane sawyer weds mike nichols
  • Burt reynolds and loni anderson marry

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April 29, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th 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 29, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 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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Discover the planets positions on April 29th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 29, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:44 pm and setting at 04:58 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 29, 1988?


Famous people born on April 29, 1988:

  • Jonathan Toews

    Jonathan Toews is a Canadian professional ice hockey center and captain of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).

  • Jaedynn Patel

    Jaedynn Patel is a successful entrepreneur who has founded a thriving tech startup that provides cutting-edge solutions for the healthcare...

  • Jaielle Dupont

    Jaielle Dupont is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained international recognition.

  • Ava Knight

    Ava Knight is a professional boxer who has achieved success in the sport.

  • Taoufik Makhloufi

    Algerian athlete.

  • Alfred Hui

    Hong kong singer.

  • Younha

    South korean singer-songwriter and record producer.

  • Michael Castro

    Pop singer.

  • Steve Mason

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Jovan Leacock

    American footballer.

  • Julian Reus

    German sprinter.

  • Elías Hernández

    Mexican footballer.

  • Dillon (singer)
  • Iñaki Sáenz
  • Dillon
  • Sara Bertolasi
  • Marc Digruber

Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:

  • Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman

    American actress.

  • Daniel Day-Lewis
    Daniel Day-Lewis

    Daniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.

  • Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer

    American actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...

  • Samantha Ruth Prabhu
    Samantha Ruth Prabhu

    Samantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.

  • Katherine Langford
    Katherine Langford

    Katherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.

  • Master P
    Master P

    Master p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...

  • Jerry Seinfeld
    Jerry Seinfeld

    American comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.

  • Andre Agassi
    Andre Agassi

    American tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.

  • Jean Rochefort
    Jean Rochefort

    Jean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.

  • Tino Rossi
    Tino Rossi

    French singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.

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April 29, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months

or 1874 weeks

or 13118 days old,

if you were born on April 29, 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 29, 1988?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 29, 1988.

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April 29, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 1988:

  • James McCracken

    American tenor (born in 1926).

  • Jan Kapr

    Composer dies at 74.

  • Andrew Cruickshank

    Scottish stage and screen actor, cruickshank was a classical scottish actor.

What famous deaths happened on April 29th?

Famous deaths on April 29th:

  • Irrfan Khan
    Irrfan Khan

    Irrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

  • Leena Chandavarkar
    Leena Chandavarkar

    Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.

  • Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke

    Actress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.

  • Joanna Barnes
    Joanna Barnes

    American actress and writer (b. 1934).

  • James Gamble

    Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.

  • Alleyne Lovelace

    Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.

  • Guila Bustabo

    Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Sonika Chauhan

    Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.

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April 29, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 29, 1988:

  • International Dance Day.
  • Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
  • Greenery Day (1989-2006).
  • Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.

Saints celebrated on April 29, 1988:

  • Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
  • Saint Hugh of Cluny
  • Saint Catherine of Siena
  • Saint Wilfred the Younger
  • Saint Peter of Verona
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April 29, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1988 was Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 29, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 29, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 29, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 29, 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 29, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 29, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Inheritance by Judith Michael

Inheritance

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This story is about a family fighting for an orphan, and a woman's struggle to recover her reputation. The family patriarch is a household help to the Salingers.

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

The Tommyknockers

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.

The Icarus Agenda by Robert Ludlum

The Icarus Agenda

By:

Evan Kendrick, a Colorado congressman, is trying to keep his term quiet when a political mole uncovers his deepest secrets: Kendrick was an anonymous hero who liberated hostages from terrorists in Arab countries at the American Embassy in Masqat and …

Treasure by Clive Cussler

Treasure

By:

Clive Cussler is the author of 16 consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He brings us Dirk Pitt, our beloved character. Dirk discovers a path that leads to precious treasures.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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April 29, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 29, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Soccer/football

Publisher: Codemasters Gold

Captain Comic

Captain Comic

Platform: DOS, NES

Genre: Side-scrolling Platformer

Publisher: Unknown (DOS), Color Dreams (NES)

Bonze Adventure

Bonze Adventure

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Better Dead Than Alien

Better Dead Than Alien

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Electra (ODE) - Worldwide

Akakage

Akakage

Platform: Famicom

Genre: Action

Publisher: Toei Animation

history

Who was the US President on April 29, 1988?

On April 29, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1988?

On April 29, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 29, 1988?

On April 29, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 29th?

April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
  • 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
  • 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.

Find out more about April 29th

history

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.

Friday April 29, 1988