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Tuesday April 05, 1988
US date format: 4/5/1988, UK date format: 5/4/1988
We've performed the most in-depth research possible on April 5, 1988, here's what our experts found out:
it was Tuesday, under the sign of Aries (see zodiac on April 5, 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 Xin Wang (actress) and Quade Cooper.
In that special week of April people in US were listening to Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean.
In UK Heart by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits.
Grave of the Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1988
while Battle Cry Of Freedom by James M. McPherson was one of the best selling book.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Chelnov or Final Blow.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
Events | Famous birthdays | Movies | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 05, 1988?
Holidays
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Arbor Day in South Korea
- Saint Geeraard
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
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Events
- Democratic Convention picks Michael Dukakis as their Presidential Candidate
- Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis wins the Wisconsin Democratic presidential primary.
- The comic strip ''FoxTrot'' makes its first appearance in US newspapers.
- The Ojhri Camp Disaster occurs in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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Famous Birthday
Rugby Player.
North Korean footballer.
French woman with headaches since her...
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Famous Deaths
Swedish actor / director (Juggler).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Grave of the Fireflies
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Isao Takahata
Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi, Yoshiko Shinohara
Country: United States of America
My Neighbor Totoro
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi
Country: United States of America
Colors
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
Starring: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks
The Moderns
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan Rudolph
Starring: Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn, Geneviève Bujold
The Night Before
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Thom Eberhardt
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Lori Loughlin, Theresa Saldana, Trinidad Silva
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of April 05, 1988?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #5 R&B songs
- Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- da'Krash - Wasn't I Good To Ya?
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Jose Feliciano/Pandora - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
- Maria Conchita Alonso - Y es que llegaste tu
How old am I?
If April 05, 1988 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in April 1988?
- LIFE: Flight 225 Plane Crash
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Israel at 40 -- Apr. 4, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9111
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Battle Cry Of Freedom
By: James M. McPherson
Filled with fresh interpretations and information, puncturing old myths and challenging new ones, Battle Cry of Freedom will unquestionably become the standard one-volume history of the Civil War.James
Treasure
By: Clive Cussler
Clive Cussler, author of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestseller brings us beloved character Dirk Pitt, who discovers a trail leading straight to priceless treasures.
The Cat Who Came For Christmas
By: Cleveland Amory
'Twas the night before Christmas when a bedraggled white feline enters the heart--and home--of Cleveland Amory. To say it is a friendly takeover is an understatement.
The Tommyknockers
By: Stephen King
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller about a terrifying otherworldly discovery and the effects it has a on a small town.“Late
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Chelnov
Final Blow
Fire King
Battle Chess
Caveman Ugh-Lympics
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 the zodiac sign was Aries.
Who was the US President on April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on April 05, 1988?
On April 05, 1988 several famous people were born including, Xin Wang (actress), Quade Cooper, Jon Kwang-ik.
Which famous people died on April 05, 1988?
Famous people died on April 05, 1988 include, Alf Kjellin.
What was the number one song in April 05, 1988?
The number one song in the week of April 05, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean in US and Heart by Pet Shop Boys in UK.
What were the top hits on April 05, 1988?
The top hits on April 05, 1988 were Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson, Out Of The Blue by Debbie Gibson in US and Heart by Pet Shop Boys, Drop The Boy by Bros, Love Changes (Everything) by Climie Fisher in UK.
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