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About April 16th, 1988, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 16th, 1988 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Charlie Chaplin, Dusty Springfield
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean
- #1 UK song: Heart by Pet Shop Boys
- Popular movie: Permanent Record directed by Marisa Silver
More about April 16th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1988?
- April 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1988?
- April 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1988?
What day of the week was April 16, 1988?
April 16, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 107th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1988 can also be written as 4/16/1988 in the US and as 16/4/1988 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
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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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 06:03 am and setting at 09:29 pm.
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 16, 1988?
Famous people born on April 16, 1988:
- Sabrina Dhowre
Sabrina Dhowre is a Somali-Canadian model and the wife of actor Idris Elba.
- Kyle Okposo
American ice hockey player.
- Alisa Durbrow
Singer and model from japan.
- Jullie
Brazilian singer-songwriter and actress.
- Lars Lambooij
- Marko Milinković
- Mirko Mulalić
- Daniele Paponi
- Amy Pemberton
- Hayley Squires
- Ali Farokhmanesh
- Gianni Frankis
- Ibrahim Ayew
- Claudio Beauvue
- Luis Enrique Cáceres
- Alexandre Geniez
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years and 21 days old,
or 432 months and 21 days old,
or 1881 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13170 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 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 16, 1988?
There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1988.
April 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1988:
- Khalil al-Wazir
Fatah was founded by a palestinian commander (d. 1988).
- Youri Egorov
Russian pianist and composer (d. 1988).
- Abu Jihad [Khalil al-Wazzir]
Plo leader, murdered.
- Warde Donovan
At 72 years old, he dies.
- Jacques de Kadt
Dutch second chamber member (socialist-democrat), dies at age 90.
- Khalil al-Wazir (Abu Jihad)
Commandos from israel killed the military commander of the palestinian liberation organization in tunisia.
- Roberto Ruffilli
- Jurij Aleksandrovič Egorov
- Francesco Pretti
- Abu Jihad
- José Dolhem
- Yuri Yegórov
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
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April 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1988:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1988:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- INXS - Devil Inside
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
- Levert - Sweet Sensation
April 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 1988 was DEBO HACERLO by Juan Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Chayanne - PELIGRO DE AMOR
- Roberto Carlos - AMOR PERFECTO
April 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Permanent Record
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marisa Silver
Starring: Alan Boyce, Keanu Reeves, Pamela Gidley, Michael Elgart
Stormy Monday
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Mike Figgis
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting, Sean Bean
Backfire
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Gilbert Cates
Starring: Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey
The Blue Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Lafia
Starring: Dylan McDermott, Jessica Harper, James Russo, Pamela Gidley
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
April 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
The Last Princess
By: Cynthia Freeman
This New York Times bestseller is about a forbidden 1920s love story between a woman from a rebellious Jewish society and a writer from No Time for Tears.
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
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an
Oscar Wilde
By: Richard Ellmann
The biography is sensitive to the tragic story of Oscar Wilde, a great subject, psychologically and sexually complex, incredibly quotable and central to an alluring cultural world.
April 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Blasted
Kings of the Beach
Aleste
Konami '88
Earthlight
Who was the US President on April 16, 1988?
On April 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1988?
On April 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1988?
On April 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
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.
