Saturday July 16, 1988: on this day

About July 16th, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: Carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100 m in 9.78 sec
  • Day of the week: July 16th, 1988 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Barbara Stanwyck, Katrina Kaif
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Flame by Cheap Trick
  • #1 UK song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros
  • Popular movie: Saturday Night Out directed by Robert Hartford-Davis

More about July 16th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on July 16th, 1988.

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What day of the week was July 16, 1988?


July 16, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 198th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1988 can also be written as 7/16/1988 in the US and as 16/7/1988 in UK and Europe.

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July 16, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 16, 1988:

  • Carl lewis runs a wind-assisted 100 m in 9.78 sec
  • Michael j fox marries tracy pollan
  • Wayne gretzky (nhl) and janet jones (police academy 5) wed in edmonton
  • San antonio (texas league) beats jackson 1-0 in 26 innings.

July 16, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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July 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 16, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 July 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 10:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1988.

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Who was born on July 16, 1988?


Famous people born on July 16, 1988:

  • Adeyemi Adeyemo

    Talented musician known for his unique style.

  • Sergio Busquets

    Spanish footballer.

  • Costanza Manfredini
  • Bruno Ecuele Manga
  • Nicolaj Madsen
  • Anders Randrup
  • Christoph Schößwendter
  • Mike Scott
  • Yasmani Acosta
  • Jarrid Famous
  • Eric Johannesen

Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Katrina Kaif
    Katrina Kaif

    Katrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.

  • Corey Feldman
    Corey Feldman

    Corey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...

  • Phoebe Cates
    Phoebe Cates

    Phoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.

  • Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell

    American comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.

  • Ginger Rogers
    Ginger Rogers

    American actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.

  • Michael Flatley
    Michael Flatley

    A talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.

  • Rubén Blades
    Rubén Blades

    Actor and singer-songwriter from panama.

  • Chris Pontius
    Chris Pontius

    American actor and jackass cast member.

  • Faye Grant
    Faye Grant

    American actress.

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How old is someone born on July 16, 1988?


Someone born on July 16, 1988 is:

35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 7 days old,

or 1870 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13095 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1988?

There are 54 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1988.

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July 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 16, 1988:

  • Carmelo Comes
  • Milton R. Krasner
  • Alfredo Perna
  • Samuel Ruben

What famous deaths happened on July 16th?

Famous deaths on July 16th:

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Harry Chapin
    Harry Chapin

    American singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.

  • James Gammon
    James Gammon

    American actor (born in 1940).

  • Patsy Ruth Miller
    Patsy Ruth Miller

    Actress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.

  • Meli Lorca

    Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.

  • Lynnon Frost

    Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Carols Cruz

    Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.

  • Felma Hertz

    Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  • Jhonnie Winter

    Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.

  • Nguyen Du

    Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.

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July 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 16, 1988:

  • Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
  • Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
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July 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 11th and July 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1988 was The Flame by Cheap Trick, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Flame youtube
  2. - Mercedes Boy
  3. - Pour Some Sugar On Me
  4. - New Sensation
  5. - Hold On To The Nights

July 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1988 was Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
  2. - The Twist (Yo, Twist)
  3. - Push It / Tramp
  4. - I Owe You Nothing
  5. - Boys (Summertime Love)

July 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1988 was Roses Are Red by The Mac Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Roses Are Red
  2. - Paradise
  3. - Don't Be Cruel
  4. - The Right Stuff
  5. - If It Isn't Love

July 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 16, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 11th and July 17th.

July 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 11th and July 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - SUENO CONTIGO
  4. - Todo Por Ti
  5. - QUERIENDO Y NO

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July 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Saturday Night Out

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Robert Hartford-Davis

Starring: Heather Sears, John Bonney, Bernard Lee, Erika Remberg

Mr. North

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Danny Huston

Starring: Anthony Edwards, Robert Mitchum, Lauren Bacall, Harry Dean Stanton

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

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

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

Country: Italy

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

July 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 16, 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:

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

July 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

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This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.

For The Record by Donald T. Regan

For The Record

By:

Donald T. Regan's provocative memoir is a stunningly insightful look into the inner workings of the Reagan Administration.

Rock Star by Jackie Collins

Rock Star

By:

Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.

Capote by Gerald Clarke

Capote

By:

Truman Capote, an American original, was a brilliant and almost unmatched stylist. While still a literary star, his short stories made him a literary superstar.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

July 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavy Unit

Heavy Unit

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Sega Mega Drive

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling Shooter

Publisher: Taito

Inside Outing

Inside Outing

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: NA Epyx; EU The Edge Software

Dynamite Düx

Dynamite Düx

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

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Akira

Akira

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure, visual novel

The Computer Edition of Scrabble

The Computer Edition of Scrabble

Platform: Apple II, DOS, Macintosh

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Virgin Interactive Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on July 16, 1988?

On July 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1988?

On July 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 16, 1988?

On July 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 16th?

July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
  • 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
  • 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.

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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 July 1988?

July 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1988 calendar looked like.

Saturday July 16, 1988