What happened on Sunday August 14, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1988:

• Birth of Kayla Mueller Kayla Mueller, an American humanitarian and human rights activist, was born. She would later become known for her courageous work in conflict zones and her tragic death while in captivity.
• Detroit Tigers Defeat Boston Red Sox The Detroit Tigers dramatically ended the Boston Red Sox's impressive 24-game winning streak by defeating them 18-6 at Fenway Park, delivering a crushing blow to Boston's momentum.
• Jeff Sluman Wins 70th PGA Championship Jeff Sluman won the 70th PGA Championship by shooting a remarkable 272 at Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma, showcasing exceptional skill and precision in professional golf.

Events in 1988

August 14, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 14, 1988

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August 14, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1988 can also be written as 8/14/1988 in the US and as 14/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 14, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 14, 1988:

• Kayla Mueller

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1988:

• Roy Buchanan

  Roy Buchanan was an influential American blues-rock guitarist known for his exceptional technical skills and innovative playing style, who...

• Enzo Ferrari

  Italian industrialist, car racing enthusiast.

• Fred Below

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 14th

August 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 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 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 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 14, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 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 14th 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 14, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 07:59 am and setting at 09:13 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 14, 1988

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Someone born on August 14, 1988 is:

36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 9 days old,

or 1923 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13462 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1988?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1988.

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