Tuesday April 05, 1988: on this day

April 05, 1988 was the 96th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 05, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 05, 1988, who was born and died on April 05, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 05, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean), movies (e.g. Grave of the Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 5th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 05, 1988?


April 05, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 96th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1988 can also be written as 4/5/1988 in the US and as 5/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

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April 05, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 05, 1988:

  • 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.
  • The great seto bridge opens to traffic in japan.

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April 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 05, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on April 5th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 05, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 10:10 pm and setting at 08:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.

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Who was born on April 05, 1988?


Famous people born on April 05, 1988:

  • Arthur Alexanyan

    Olympic gold medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling.

  • Journe Simmons

    Journe Simmons was a professional soccer player who played as a midfielder for several teams in Europe.

  • Cortana Patel

    Cortana Patel is a professional cricketer who has played for her national team and is known for her exceptional batting and fielding skills.

  • Biannca Nguyen

    Biannca Nguyen is a highly sought-after business consultant who specializes in helping startups and small businesses scale their operations.

  • Alisah Fernandes

    Alisah Fernandes is a Brazilian businesswoman and the CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Shaneil Deo

    Shaneil Deo is a Fijian entrepreneur and businesswoman who has founded a successful eco-tourism company and a sustainable fashion brand.

  • Alisha Glass

    Alisha Glass is a retired American volleyball player known for her exceptional skills as a setter.

  • Quade Cooper

    Australian rugby player known for his playmaking skills.

  • Teresa Almeida

    Angolan handball player.

  • Pape Sy

    French basketball player.

  • Zack Smith

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Alexey Volkov

    Russian biathlete.

  • Vurğun Hüseynov

    Azerbaijani footballer.

  • Jonathan Davies

    Welsh rugby union player.

  • Gevorg Ghazaryan

    Armenian footballer.

  • Matthias Jaissle

    German footballer and manager.

  • Christopher Papamichalopoulos

    Cypriot skier.

  • Gerson Acevedo

    Chilean footballer.

  • Alex Valentini

    Italian footballer.

  • Asumi Nakada

    Model and actress with japanese voice.

Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck

    He was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.

  • Hayley Atwell
    Hayley Atwell

    Hayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Pharrell Williams
    Pharrell Williams

    American actor, producer, and rapper.

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Spencer Tracy
    Spencer Tracy

    American actor, both on broadway and in film.

  • Lily James
    Lily James

    Lily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.

  • Colin Powell
    Colin Powell

    American military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.

  • Jane Asher
    Jane Asher

    British actress, writer, and businesswoman.

  • Peter Greenaway
    Peter Greenaway

    Welsh screenwriter and director.

  • Roger Corman
    Roger Corman

    American motion picture director and writer.

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April 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 11 months old,

or 431 months and 23 days old,

or 1877 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13141 days old,

if you were born on April 05, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1988?

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 05, 1988.

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April 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 05, 1988:

  • Alf Kjellin

    Swedish actor and director (b. 1920).

  • Swede Halbrook

What famous deaths happened on April 5th?

Famous deaths on April 5th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy

    American producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).

  • Molly Picon
    Molly Picon

    American actress (b. 1898).

  • Divya Bharti
    Divya Bharti

    Indian bollywood actress (born 1974).

  • Paul Ritter
    Paul Ritter

    English actor (b. 1966).

  • Charlene Holt
    Charlene Holt

    American actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.

  • Inez Courtney
    Inez Courtney

    Dies at 67.

  • Cozy Powell

    English singer-songwriter and producer (emerson lake & powell the jeff beck group rainbow whitesnake & black sabbath).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 5th

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April 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 05, 1988:

  • Arbor Day in South Korea
  • The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
  • Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
  • Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
  • Mauritius: Ougadi.

Observances on April 05, 1988:

  • International Day of Conscience

Saints celebrated on April 05, 1988:

  • Saint Vincent Ferrer
  • Saint Geeraard
  • Saint Irena (d. 304)
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April 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 05, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 4th and April 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube
  2. - Man In The Mirror
  3. - Out Of The Blue
  4. - Devil Inside
  5. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube

April 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heart
  2. - Drop The Boy
  3. - Love Changes (Everything)
  4. - Don't Turn Around
  5. - Could've Been youtube

April 05, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 1988 was Ooo La La La by Teena Marie, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Ooo La La La
  2. - Wishing Well youtube
  3. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube
  4. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  5. - Wasn't I Good To Ya?

April 05, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 05, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.

April 05, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 4th and April 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - DEBO HACERLO
  3. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  4. - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
  5. - Y es que llegaste tu

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April 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 05, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Grave of the Fireflies

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

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

Colors

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Dennis Hopper

Starring: Sean Penn, Robert Duvall, Maria Conchita Alonso, Randy Brooks

The Moderns

The Moderns

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan Rudolph

Starring: Keith Carradine, Linda Fiorentino, Wallace Shawn, Geneviève Bujold

The Night Before

The Night Before

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Thom Eberhardt

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Lori Loughlin, Theresa Saldana, Trinidad Silva

April 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

April 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 05, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

King Of The Murgos by David Eddings

King Of The Murgos

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Garion and Ce'Nedrea are guided by the Orb the God Aldur as they embark on a great mission to rescue their child. They make their way through the filthy swamps of Nyissa and then into

Unforgettable Fire by Eamon Dunphy

Unforgettable Fire

By:

U2 has been a mysterious band since its inception. For the first time, U2 is now being told in a detailed and authentic account.

The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory

The Cat Who Came For Christmas

By:

It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.

Hot Money by Dick Francis

Hot Money

By:

Dick Francis, the great English storyteller, has created a classic mystery. Malcolm Pembroke wasn't able to get rich by making enemies. Not least, among those he was closest to.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

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

April 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 05, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gain Ground

Gain Ground

Platform: Sega System 24, Sega Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 CD

Genre: Action game, strategy video game, real-time tactical shooter

Publisher: Sega

Akira

Akira

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure, visual novel

Galactic Protector

Galactic Protector

Platform: Sega Master System PlayStation 2 (included in Fantasy Zone Complete Collection)

Genre: Shoot'em Up

Publisher: Sega

Fire King

Fire King

Platform: Commodore 64, Commodore 128, DOS

Genre: Action Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Caveman Ugh-Lympics

Caveman Ugh-Lympics

Platform: Commodore 64, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Sports (Olympic)

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Data East USA (NES)

history

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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 5th?

April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.

Find out more about April 5th

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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 April 1988?

April 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1988 calendar looked like.

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