Thursday August 11, 1988: on this day

August 11, 1988 was the 224th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 1988, who was born and died on August 11, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Crossing Delancey, directed by Joan Micklin Silver), TV series (e.g. Luv Kush) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1988?


August 11, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1988 can also be written as 8/11/1988 in the US and as 11/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 11, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1988:

  • 225 at bats after #299, met gary carter is 59th to hit 300th hr
  • Charlotte colisieum in charlotte nc opens
  • Meir kahane renounces us citizenship to stay in israeli parliament.
  • A meeting between sayyed imam al-sharif, osama bin laden, abdullah yusuf azzam, and leaders of egyptian islamic jihad in afghanistan culminates in the formation of al-qaeda.

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August 11, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 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 August 11th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 August 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.

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Who was born on August 11, 1988?


Famous people born on August 11, 1988:

  • Alla Kushnir

    Ukrainian professional dancer known for her achievements in Latin dance competitions.

  • Patty Mills

    Patty Mills is an Australian professional basketball player who has excelled in the NBA.

  • Rabeh Al-Hussaini

    Filipino basketball player.

  • Mustafa Pektemek

    Turkish footballer.

  • David Hudson

    Pop singer.

  • Winner Anacona
  • Stefano Bensi

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 17 days old,

or 1859 weeks

or 13013 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 August 11, 1988?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 11, 1988.

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August 11, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1988:

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Pauline Lafont

    French actress, daughter diourka medveczky (hungarian sculptor) and bernadette lefont (french actress).

  • Jean-Pierre Ponnele

    56 years old, carmina burana, opera director, dies.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Roberth Williams

    Influential sculptor whose works continue to inspire artists worldwide.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1988:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Hands To Heaven
  3. - Make Me Lose Control
  4. - Sign Your Name
  5. - 1-2-3

August 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1988 was Off On Your Own (Girl) by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 11, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Off On Your Own (Girl)
  2. - Mamacita
  3. - Loosey's Rap
  4. - Groove Me
  5. - Sign Your Name

August 11, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 11, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 11, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 11, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - MARIA
  5. - SUENO CONTIGO

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August 11, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé

Top Line

Top Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Nello Rossati

Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez

Country: Italy

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

August 11, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

To Be The Best by Barbara Taylor Bradford

To Be The Best

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This captivating sequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford’s beloved novels A Woman of Substance, Hold The Dream and A Woman of Substance is an enthralling read. This remarkable contemporary novel is set in America, Hong Kong, and Yorkshire.

People Like Us by Dominick Dunne

People Like Us

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Before they had Too Much Money the people of Dominick Dunne’s gossipy New York Times bestseller novels were People Like Us.

Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

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This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.

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."

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

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Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.

August 11, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 11, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crazy Climber 2

Crazy Climber 2

Platform: Arcade, Sharp X68000

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Nichibutsu, HAMSTER(PS4)

Bonze Adventure

Bonze Adventure

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taito Corporation

F/A-18 Interceptor

F/A-18 Interceptor

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Flight sim

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Platform: Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Game Boy, Mega Drive/Genesis, NES

Genre: Sports (Basketball)

Publisher: Electronic Arts Milton Bradley (NES)

Image Fight

Image Fight

Platform: Arcade, NES, PC Engine, Sharp X68000, FM Towns, Virtual Console

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Irem

history

Who was the US President on August 11, 1988?

On August 11, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1988?

On August 11, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1988?

On August 11, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 1988?

August 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1988 calendar looked like.

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