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August 28, 1988 was the 241st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 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 August 28, 1988, who was born and died on August 28, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1988?
- August 28, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1988?
- August 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1988?
What day of the week was August 28, 1988?
August 28, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 241st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1988 can also be written as 8/28/1988 in the US and as 28/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 28, 1988:
- 40th emmy awards: 30something, wonder years and richard kiley
- 70 killed in crash of 3 italian af fighters at air show in germany
- 88th us golf amateur championship won by eric meeks
- Italian stunt flyers crashes in flames in west germany, killing 50
- Patty jordan wins lpga ocean state golf open
- Rosie jones wins lpga nestle world golf championship
- Ramstein air show disaster: three aircraft of the frecce tricolori demonstration team collide and the wreckage falls into the crowd. seventy-five are killed and 346 seriously injured.
August 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 08:15 pm and setting at 08:56 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 28, 1988?
Famous people born on August 28, 1988:
- Rosie Maclennan
Rosie maclennan is a canadian gymnast known for winning two olympic gold medals in trampoline gymnastics.
- Shalita Grant
American actress.
- Danny Aiken
- Kane Hames
- Michael Hoomanawanui
- Rosannagh MacLennan
- Mayra Matos
- Cristian Portilla
- Anton Postupalenko
- Justin Trattou
- Gerardo Yecerotte
- Martin Donnelly
- María Laura Quintero
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 21 days old,
or 1859 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13017 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 28, 1988?
There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1988.
August 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1988:
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Jean Marchand
Canadian trade union leader and politician, 43rd secretary of state for canada (d. 1988).
- Max Shulman
American author and screenwriter (d. 1988).
- Guy Hocquenghem
- Giuseppe Zugaro De Matteis
- Paul Grice
- Ivo Nutarelli
- Mario Naldini
- Giuseppe Zaffonato
- Herbert Lundh
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Kaisei
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
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August 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1988:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:
- George Michael - Monkey
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Chicago - I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
- Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
- Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
August 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 28, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 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 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Vanishing
Release year: 1988
Directed by: George Sluizer
Starring: Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus
Country: United States of America
Story of Women
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, François Cluzet, Marie Trintignant, Nils Tavernier
Eight Men Out
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Sayles
Starring: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd
Miracle Mile
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Steve De Jarnatt
Starring: Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, John Agar, Lou Hancock
1969
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ernest Thompson
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley
August 28, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
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 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Libra
By: Don DeLillo
Don DeLillo's powerful and convincing fiction on John F. Kennedy's assassination traces Lee Harvey Oswald’s journey from troubled teenager into a man of precarious security.
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."
Shining Through
By: Susan Isaacs
It's 1940, and Linda Voss is a legal secretary extraordinaire. John Berringer, her boss and pride of the Ivy League, is all she can think about.
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 Thief Of Time
By: Tony Hillerman
A prominent anthropologist disappears in a moonlit Indian ruin, where "thieves" of time ravage sacred ground for the sake of profit. He is on the brink of making an historic discovery that will change the course of history.
August 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha
Hot Chase
Crazy Climber 2
First Queen
Fire King
Who was the US President on August 28, 1988?
On August 28, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1988?
On August 28, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1988?
On August 28, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
