Wednesday July 06, 1988: on this day

July 06, 1988 was the 188th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 06, 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 July 06, 1988, who was born and died on July 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 06, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Flame by Cheap Trick), movies (e.g. Die Hard, directed by John McTiernan), TV series (e.g. Brainstorm) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 6th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 06, 1988?


July 06, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 188th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 06, 1988 can also be written as 7/6/1988 in the US and as 6/7/1988 in UK and Europe.

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July 06, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 06, 1988:

  • North sea oil platform piper alpha explodes, 166 die
  • Browse newspapers headlines from July 06, 1988
  • Carlos salinas de gortari elected president of mexico.
  • The piper alpha drilling platform in the north sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. one hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life.

July 06, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 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 July 6th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 06, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 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 July 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 02:43 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 06, 1988?


Famous people born on July 06, 1988:

  • Cody Fern
    Cody Fern

    Australian actor known for his roles in American Horror Story and The Assassination of Gianni Versace.

  • Kevin Fickentscher

    Swiss footballer.

  • Katy Tiz

    Pop singer.

  • Brittany Underwood

    Soap opera actress.

  • Oaxaca (Mexico)
  • Katja Decker-Sadowski
  • Sarah Barrable-Tishauer
  • Nichlas Hardt
  • Alex Joseph
  • Nik Jurišić
  • Abi Olajuwon
  • Edvard Skagestad
  • Niko Tokić
  • József Varga
  • Lars Sullivan
  • Mateusz Cetnarski
  • Adrian Clayborn
  • Tiffany Cromwell

Whose famous birthday is on July 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 6th:

  • Sylvester Stallone
    Sylvester Stallone

    American actor who achieved overnight success by writing and starring as rocky in 1976, an oscar-winning picture.

  • Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart

    Kevin hart is a popular american comedian known for his stand-up comedy specials and roles in various comedy films.

  • 50 Cent
    50 Cent

    50 cent is an american rapper known for his hit albums and singles, as well as his business ventures in the entertainment industry.

  • Burt Ward
    Burt Ward

    Burt ward is an american tv actor best known for his role as robin in the 1960s batman television series.

  • Geoffrey Rush
    Geoffrey Rush

    Geoffrey rush is an australian actor known for his versatile performances in both film and theater, including his academy award-winning role...

  • Nathalie Baye
    Nathalie Baye

    French actress, who has starred in films such as "day for night," the man who loved women", and "the return of martin guerre.

  • Nancy Reagan
    Nancy Reagan

    American first lady, wife of president ronald reagan.

  • Audrey Fleurot
    Audrey Fleurot

    Audrey fleurot is a french actress known for her roles in popular tv series such as 'spiral' and 'the intouchables'.

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

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July 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 13 days old,

or 1862 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13040 days old,

if you were born on July 06, 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 July 06, 1988?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 06, 1988.

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July 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 06, 1988:

  • Osric Abbott

    American physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.

  • John Drury Clark
  • Víctor Junco

What famous deaths happened on July 6th?

Famous deaths on July 6th:

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • James Caan
    James Caan

    American actor.

  • Buddy Ebsen
    Buddy Ebsen

    Buddy ebsen was an american actor known for his role as jed clampett in the television series the beverly hillbillies.

  • Roy Rogers
    Roy Rogers

    American entertainer and star cowboy movie star from the 1930s.

  • Robert McNamara
    Robert McNamara

    American business executive, president of a world bank and official in government who was secretary of defense during the bay of pigs war...

  • Evan Hunter
    Evan Hunter

    American novelist (born in 1926).

  • Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell

    Dallastown, pennsylvania -- actor (buck high chaparral).

  • Kasey Rogers
    Kasey Rogers

    American actress and author (d. 2006).

  • Gail Patrick
    Gail Patrick

    Actress (my man godfrey), passes away from leukemia at the age of 69.

  • Brandon De Wilde
    Brandon De Wilde

    Actor jamie (jamie) dies in a car accident at the age of 30.

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July 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 06, 1988:

  • Comoros - Independence Day (1975).
  • Feast day of St Maria Goretti.
  • Lithuania - Statehood Day.
  • Malawi - Independence Day (1964).
  • Malawi - Republic Day (1966).
  • Roman festivals: Ludi Apollinares, games in honour of Apollo (since 208 BC) began today.
  • San Fermin a Spanish Catholic festival centered in Pamplona begins today.
  • Music festival EXIT begins today in Serbian town of Novi Sad.
  • Czech Republic - Jan Hus Day (1415).
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July 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 06, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 4th and July 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 06, 1988 was The Flame by Cheap Trick, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Flame youtube
  2. - Mercedes Boy
  3. - Pour Some Sugar On Me
  4. - New Sensation
  5. - Dirty Diana youtube

July 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 06, 1988 was Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
  2. - The Twist (Yo, Twist)
  3. - Push It / Tramp
  4. - I Owe You Nothing
  5. - Boys (Summertime Love)

July 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 06, 1988 was Paradise by Sade, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 06, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Paradise
  2. - I'm Real
  3. - Roses Are Red
  4. - The Right Stuff
  5. - I'll Prove It To You

July 06, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on July 06, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

July 06, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on July 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 4th and July 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - LA ULTIMA LUNA
  4. - Es un alma en pena
  5. - Todo Por Ti

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July 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 06, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Die Hard

Die Hard

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John McTiernan

Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson

Country: United States of America

Akira

Akira

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Katsuhiro Ôtomo

Starring: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tesshô Genda

Country: United States of America

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Martin Brest

Starring: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton

Country: United States of America

The Dead Pool

The Dead Pool

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Buddy Van Horn

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Liam Neeson, Patricia Clarkson, Evan C. Kim

Country: United States of America

It Takes Two

It Takes Two

Release year: 1988

Directed by: David Beaird

Starring: George Newbern, Leslie Hope, Kimberly Foster, Barry Corbin

July 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 06, 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:

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

July 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 06, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Capote by Gerald Clarke

Capote

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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.

Riding The Iron Rooster by Paul Theroux

Riding The Iron Rooster

By:

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.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

By:

Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.

Rock Star by Jackie Collins

Rock Star

By:

Jackie Collins, New York Times bestseller, has repackaged classic novels! Power. Sex. Money. Fame. Fame.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

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

July 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 06, 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

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Jet-Story

Jet-Story

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action Arcade game

Publisher: Ultrasoft

Earthlight

Earthlight

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Firebird Software

Akakage

Akakage

Platform: Famicom

Genre: Action

Publisher: Toei Animation

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Who was the US President on July 06, 1988?

On July 06, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 06, 1988?

On July 06, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 06, 1988?

On July 06, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 6th?

July 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of July. 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 July 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - Islamist insurgency: isil claims responsibility in wednesday's attack in nangade district, mozambique. seven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Off the coast of galicia in spain, was found the wreckage of u-966, a nazi german submarine. it was lost to enemy fire in november 1943.
  • 2017 - World heritage sites: unesco meets in krakow, poland to discuss concerns regarding the state of machu picchu.

Find out more about July 6th

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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 July 1988?

July 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1988 calendar looked like.

Wednesday July 6, 1988