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What day of the week was August 19, 1988?


August 19, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1988 can also be written as 8/19/1988 in the US and as 19/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1988:

  • Iran-iraq begin a cease-fire in their 8-year-old war
  • Muang muang succeeds general sein lwin as president of burma
  • New york rangers sign ex-montreal canadiens' great guy lafleur.
  • A truce begins in the iran–iraq war.

August 19, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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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 19, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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August 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 10:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.

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Who was born on August 19, 1988?


Famous people born on August 19, 1988:

  • Travis Tedford
    Travis Tedford

    American actor.

  • Bethanee Fitzgerald

    Bethanee Fitzgerald is a principal dancer with a renowned contemporary dance company.

  • Aiana Zhakupova

    Aiana Zhakupova is a prominent Kazakhstani businesswoman who has built a diverse portfolio of successful ventures.

  • Hoodie Allen

    Hoodie allen is a rapper known for his mixtapes and albums, gaining popularity for his unique style and energetic performances.

  • Crystal Wu

    Crystal Wu is a cybersecurity specialist who has worked on various projects to improve online security.

  • Rivan Dutta

    Rivan Dutta is an Indian journalist and news reporter.

  • Cristina Scuccia

    Italian ursuline nun and singer who won the voice of italy 2014 season.

  • Kaitlinn Zhao

    Kaitlinn Zhao is a physicist who studies the behavior of quantum systems and their applications in quantum computing.

  • Veronica Roth

    Known for writing the Divergent series.

  • Kirk Cousins

    Kirk Cousins is an NFL quarterback known for his time with the Washington Football Team and Minnesota Vikings.

  • Natasha Slayton

    Pop singer.

  • Emily Cole

    American family of distinction, maria cole's daughter and first grandchild, maria cole, granddaughter of mario cuomo, new york governor; his...

  • Kévin Monnet-Paquet
  • Sani Sakakini
  • Tu Xiao
  • Michael Tukura

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 1988?


Someone born on August 19, 1988 is:

35 years 9 months old,

or 429 months and 17 days old,

or 1867 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13074 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1988?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1988.

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August 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1988:

  • Chase Brewster

    Renowned biologist known for his work on marine life.

  • Don Haggerty
  • Mario Rossi
  • Antonino Tripodi

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

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August 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1988:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1988:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Monkey youtube
  3. - 1-2-3
  4. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  5. - Make Me Lose Control

August 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 19, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1988 was Loosey's Rap by Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loosey's Rap
  2. - Nice 'N' Slow
  3. - Watching You
  4. - Make It Last Forever
  5. - Mamacita

August 19, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 19, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 19, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - YA NO
  5. - MARIA

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August 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Betrayed

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Costa-Gavras

Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael A. Simpson

Starring: Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, Tony Higgins, Valerie Hartman

Hero and the Terror

Release year: 1988

Directed by: William Tannen

Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran

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

August 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner

Riding The Iron Rooster by Paul Theroux

Riding The Iron Rooster

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Paul Theroux (author of The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Old Patagonian Express), takes to the rails again with this account of his epic trip.

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

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.

August 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Anticipation

Anticipation

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Nintendo

Ataxx

Ataxx

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Capcom The Leland Corporation

Michael Andretti's World GP

Michael Andretti's World GP

Platform: NES

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Varie American Sammy

Konami '88

Konami '88

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Amadeus Revenge

Amadeus Revenge

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Systems Editoriale s.r.l.

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1988?

On August 19, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1988?

On August 19, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1988?

On August 19, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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 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.

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