Tuesday April 05, 1988
US date format: 4/5/1988, UK date format: 5/4/1988
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 movies released in 1988
while Battle Cry Of Freedom by James M. McPherson 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 Chelnov or Caveman Ugh-Lympics.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1988, at April 05 across the years or at April 1988 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of April 05, 1988?
Holidays
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Saint Geeraard
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
- Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
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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
- Xin Wang (actress)
- Quade Cooper: Rugby Player.
- Jon Kwang-ik: North Korean footballer.
- Mylène Adam: French woman with headaches since her...
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Famous Deaths
- Alf Kjellin: Swedish actor / director (Juggler).
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Grave of the Fireflies
Directed by: Isao Takahata
Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi, Yoshiko Shinohara
Country: United States of America
My Neighbor Totoro
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Hitoshi Takagi, Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, Shigesato Itoi
Country: United States of America
Ödipussi
Directed by: Vicco von Bülow
Starring: Vicco von Bülow, Katharina Brauren, Evelyn Hamann, Edda Seippel
Beetlejuice
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Annie McEnroe
Country: United States of America
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint
Country: United States of America
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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
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache
The Secret Life of Machines
Starring: Tim Hunkin, Rex Garrod, Frances Kay, Meg Amsden
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
World Ninja War Jiraiya
Starring: Dorothée
Country: Japan
Days to next April 05
If April 05, 1988 is your birthday you're 32 years, 9 months, 12 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 2 months, 19 days.
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), Jon Kwang-ik, Quade Cooper.
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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