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August 30, 1988 was the 243rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1988, who was born and died on August 30, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monkey by George Michael), movies (e.g. Dead Ringers, directed by David Cronenberg), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1988?
- August 30, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1988?
- August 30, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1988?
What day of the week was August 30, 1988?
August 30, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1988 can also be written as 8/30/1988 in the US and as 30/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1988:
- Julianne philips files for divorce from bruce springsteen
- Kent tekulve is 2nd pitcher in majors to appear in 1,000 games
- Tennis star chris everett weds skier andy mills.
August 30, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 11:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1988.
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Who was born on August 30, 1988?
Famous people born on August 30, 1988:
- Ernests Gulbis
Ernests gulbis is a latvian tennis player known for his powerful serve and unpredictable playing style.
- Webster Ingram
Fashion designer celebrated for his bold and avant-garde clothing collections.
- Michael Cavanaugh (''StrongSide'')
American professional gamer.
- Jordan Rodgers
Athlete.
- Laura Põldvere
Estonian singer (suntribe).
- Michael Cavanaugh
American gamer.
- Mike Seamon
- Marko Stamm
- Tikhon Zhiznevsky
- Mario Harte
- Robert Lester
- Miguel Mínguez
- Víctor Claver
- Alex Corbisiero
- Tyler Deric
- Andrea Morassi
- Tim Ohlbrecht
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 27 days old,
or 1860 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13023 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1988?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1988.
August 30, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1988:
- Jack Marshall
New zealand colonel, lawyer, and politician, 28th prime minister of new zealand (d. 1988).
- Elio Libero Quintili
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1988:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1988:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Monkey
- Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
- Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Chicago - I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
August 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Womack & Womack - Teardrops
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try
August 30, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
- Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day
August 30, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.
August 30, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Franco - MARIA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
August 30, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dead Ringers
Release year: 1988
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon
Country: United States of America
Paperhouse
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Bernard Rose
Starring: Charlotte Burke, Jane Bertish, Samantha Cahill, Glenne Headly
Baby Boom
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Charles Shyer
Starring: Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy
Some Girls
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Michael Hoffman
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Connelly, Sheila Kelley, Lance Edwards
Moon Over Parador
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Raul Julia, Sônia Braga, Jonathan Winters
August 30, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 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
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.
The Duchess Of Windsor
By: Charles Higham
"Deeply researched, valuable." The New York Times Book Review: "A shocking surprise. . . stunning . . . Absolutely hypnotic.
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.
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
August 30, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Arcade Volleyball
Gain Ground
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Final Blow
Herzog
Who was the US President on August 30, 1988?
On August 30, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1988?
On August 30, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1988?
On August 30, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
