Thursday March 03, 1988
US date format: 3/3/1988, UK date format: 3/3/1988
It was Thursday, under the sign of Pisces (see birth chart on March 3, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Matthew James Thomas and Sam Way.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to Father Figure by George Michael.
In UK I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits.
Ödipussi, directed by Vicco von Bülow, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while Secrets Of The Temple by William Greider was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Better Dead Than Alien or Battles of Napoleon.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- United States - Bonza Bottler Day
- Bulgaria - Liberation Day.
- Malawi - Martyr's Day.
- Hinamatsuri - Japanese celebration day for girls.
Famous Birthday
- Matthew James Thomas
- Sam Way: Model.
- Bella Heathcote: Movie Actress.
- Joshua Duggar: Reality Star.
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Famous Deaths
- Lois Wilson: Actress (Crash, Deluge, Bright Eyes).
- Sewall Wright: US geneticist (evolution model), dies at...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Ödipussi
Directed by: Vicco von Bülow
Starring: Vicco von Bülow, Katharina Brauren, Evelyn Hamann, Edda Seippel
Masquerade
Directed by: Bob Swaim
Starring: Rob Lowe, Meg Tilly, Kim Cattrall, Doug Savant
Le petit amour
Directed by: Agnès Varda
Starring: Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon
Picasso Trigger
Directed by: Andy Sidaris
Starring: Steve Bond, Dona Speir, Hope Marie Carlton, Harold Diamond
And God Created Woman
Directed by: Roger Vadim
Starring: Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Spano, Frank Langella, Donovan Leitch Jr.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 03, 1988?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- George Michael - Father Figure
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Patrick Swayze - She's Like The Wind
- Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
- Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
- Gloria Estefan - Can't Stay Away From You
- David Lee Roth - Just Like Paradise
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Cher - I Found Someone
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Stevie Wonder - You Will Know
- Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle - Never Knew Love Like This
- Morris Day - Fishnet
- Angela Winbush - Run To Me
- Jody Watley - Some Kind Of Lover
- Shanice Wilson - No 1/2 Steppin'
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- The Temptations - Look What You Started
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Thinking Of You
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache
Red Dwarf
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
Chelmsford 123
Starring: Jimmy Mulville, Rory McGrath, Philip Pope, Howard Lew Lewis
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Days to next March 03
If March 03, 1988 is your birthday you're 32 years, 6 months, 26 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 5 months, 3 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1988?
- LIFE: Gilda Radner
- Time: Top (L-R) Dukakis, Gephardt, Dole and Bush. Bottom L: Robertson, Jackson and Kemp. Bottom R: Gore.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9106
- RollingStone: Robert Plant
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Secrets Of The Temple
By: William Greider
William Greider’s groundbreaking bestseller reveals how the mighty and mysterious Federal Reserve operates—and manipulates and the world’s economy.This ground-breaking best-seller reveals for the first time how the mighty and mysterious Federal
The Tenants Of Time
By: Thomas Flanagan
Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling Irish-history trilogy (which begins with The Year of the French and closes with The End of the Hunt) is set at the turn of the …
Patriot Games
By: Tom Clancy
From Tom Clancy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Ryan novels--including his latest blockbusters Command Authority and Threat Vector--comes a gripping story of the Ryan family under
Donnie Brasco
By: Joseph D. Pistone with Richard Woodley
Very Good to Like New condition. Bright clean cover has light shelf wear. Text is perfect. Same day shipping.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
King's Quest IV: The Perils of Rosella
Better Dead Than Alien
Hostages
Battles of Napoleon
Goal!
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on March 03, 1988?
On March 03, 1988 several famous people were born including, Matthew James Thomas, Bella Heathcote, Sam Way.
Which famous people died on March 03, 1988?
Famous people died on March 03, 1988 include, Lois Wilson, Sewall Wright.
What was the number one song in March 03, 1988?
The number one song in the week of March 03, 1988 was Father Figure by George Michael in US and I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue in UK.
What were the top hits on March 03, 1988?
The top hits on March 03, 1988 were Father Figure by George Michael, Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, She's Like The Wind by Patrick Swayze in US and I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, Don't Turn Around by Aswad, Together Forever by Rick Astley in UK.
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