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April 08, 1988 was the 99th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 08, 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 08, 1988, who was born and died on April 08, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 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 8th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1988?
- April 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1988?
- April 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1988?
What day of the week was April 08, 1988?
April 08, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 99th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1988 can also be written as 4/8/1988 in the US and as 8/4/1988 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 8th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 01:34 am and setting at 11:18 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 08, 1988?
Famous people born on April 08, 1988:
- Saqib Saleem
Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.
- Antolin Fernandez
Cuban professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball.
- Camey Decker
Camey Decker was a professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.
- Jenni Asserholt
Swedish ice hockey player.
- Kim Myung-sung
South korean player.
- Joel Berghult
Youtube star.
- Nithya Menen
Actress.
- Stephanie Cayo
Peruvian singer and actress.
- Rachael Finch
Miss universe australia 2009: australian model and journalist.
- Corey Fisher
- William Accambray
- Vivien Brisse
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
![Patricia Arquette]()
Patricia ArquetteAmerican actress.
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Chris Kyle]()
Chris KyleChris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
![Taylor Kitsch]()
Taylor KitschTaylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...
![Julian Lennon]()
Julian LennonBritish singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
![Biz Markie]()
Biz MarkieBiz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
![John Schneider]()
John SchneiderJohn schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Gavin]()
John GavinHispanic-american diplomat and actor.
![Robert Kiyosaki]()
Robert KiyosakiCashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
April 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years and 11 days old,
or 432 months and 11 days old,
or 1880 weeks
or 13160 days old,
if you were born on April 08, 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 08, 1988?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 08, 1988.
April 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 08, 1988:
- Yukiko Okada (Kayo Satō (佐藤 佳代)
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Ben Johnson]()
Ben Johnson100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
![Sara Montiel]()
Sara MontielSpanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
![Claire Trevor]()
Claire TrevorAmerican singer and actress (d. 2000).
![María Félix]()
María FélixMexican film actress.
![Lars Hanson]()
Lars HansonSwedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
![Frank Milan]()
Frank MilanActor (witness), passes away at 71.
![Arleen Whelan]()
Arleen WhelanDeaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1988:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1988:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 08, 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:
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Debbie Gibson - Out Of The Blue
- INXS - Devil Inside
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
April 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.
April 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 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:
- Pet Shop Boys - Heart
- Bros - Drop The Boy
- Climie Fisher - Love Changes (Everything)
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Tiffany - Could've Been
April 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 08, 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:
- 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?
April 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 08, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 4th and April 10th.
April 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 08, 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:
- 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
April 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 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
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
April 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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
Release year: 1988
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
April 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Icarus Agenda
By: Robert Ludlum
Evan Kendrick, a Colorado congressman, is trying to keep his term quiet when a political mole uncovers his deepest secrets: Kendrick was an anonymous hero who liberated hostages from terrorists in Arab countries at the American Embassy in Masqat and …
On The Outside Looking In
By: Michael Reagan with Joe Hyams
This touching, moving and emotional story features Michael Reagan, the eldest son, President Ronald Reagan's, sharing his secrets with readers.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
Keeping Secrets
By: Suzanne Somers
The much-talked about, brutally honest story of Suzanne Somers' life as an alcoholic and her difficult journey to recovery comes from superstar Suzanne Somers
Emperor Of The Air
By: Ethan Canin
EMPEROR OF AIR "explores difficult family relationships and tender moments in self-discovery with an uncommon voice of compassion seldom found in contemporary short fiction" San Francisco Chronicle
April 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ingrid's Back
Captain Blood
Konami Wai Wai World
Exile
Altered Beast
Who was the US President on April 08, 1988?
On April 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1988?
On April 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1988?
On April 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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.
