What happened on Friday August 12, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1988:

• Nelson Mandela's Tuberculosis Treatment Nelson Mandela, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, receives medical treatment for tuberculosis while imprisoned, highlighting the health challenges he faced during his struggle against racial oppression.
• The Last Temptation of Christ Movie Release Martin Scorsese's controversial film 'The Last Temptation of Christ' was released, sparking significant religious debate and protests worldwide due to its unconventional portrayal of Jesus Christ.
• Richard Thornburgh Becomes US Attorney General Richard Thornburgh is appointed as the United States Attorney General, succeeding Edwin Meese III during the Reagan administration and serving until 1991.
• Red Sox Set Home Win Record The Boston Red Sox achieve a remarkable American League record by winning their 23rd consecutive home game, defeating the Detroit Tigers 9-4 and demonstrating exceptional home field performance.
• Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja A notable religious guru from India, Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja, is mentioned, who was born in 1895 and was significant in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
• Jose Tabata Birth Jose Tabata, a Venezuelan professional baseball player, is noted as being born or active in the minor leagues during this period.

Events in 1988

August 12, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1988

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1988

August 12, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 225th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1988 can also be written as 8/12/1988 in the US and as 12/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1988:

• Leah Pipes

  Leah Pipes is an American actress known for her roles in television series and films, particularly in the horror and drama genres.

• Tyson Fury

  Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer widely recognized as one of the best heavyweight champions in modern boxing history, known for...

• Tejay van Garderen

  Tejay van Garderen is an accomplished American professional cyclist who has competed in prestigious international cycling events like the...

• Justin Gaston

  Justin Gaston is an American actor and singer-songwriter who has worked in entertainment and pursued various creative projects.

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1988:

• Jean-Michel Basquiat

  Groundbreaking neo-expressionist artist who revolutionized contemporary art in the 1980s.

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Steve Winwood - Roll With It
2. Breathe - Hands To Heaven
3. Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
4. Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
5. Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3

August 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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.

1. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
2. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
3. BVSMP - I Need You
4. Kim Wilde - You Came
5. Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

August 12, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1988 was Off On Your Own (Girl) by Al B. Sure!, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

1. Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Girl)
2. Troop - Mamacita
3. Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
4. Guy - Groove Me
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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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 12, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:56 am and setting at 08:35 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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Your place in the Universe on August 12, 1988

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Someone born on August 12, 1988 is:

36 years 9 months old,

or 441 months and 2 days old,

or 1917 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13424 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1988?

There are 90 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1988.

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