Thursday June 16, 1988
US date format: 6/16/1988, UK date format: 16/6/1988
It was Thursday, under the sign of Gemini (see birth chart on June 16, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Keshia Chanté and Nathan Parsons.
In that special week of June people in US were listening to Together Forever (Remix) by Rick Astley.
In UK With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey was in the top 5 hits.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit, directed by Robert Zemeckis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Brainstorm.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Abrams Battle Tank or Kenseiden.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Events
- Boston Red Sox Barrett steals home
Famous Birthday
- Keshia Chanté: Canadian singer-songwriter and actress.
- Nathan Parsons: Australian-American actor.
- Alfredo Flores
- Dannie Riel: YouTube Star.
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Famous Deaths
- Miguel Pinero: Puerto Rican playwright, actor and...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer
Country: United States of America
Cameron's Closet
Directed by: Armand Mastroianni
Starring: Cotter Smith, Mel Harris, Scott Curtis, Chuck McCann
Bull Durham
Directed by: Ron Shelton
Starring: Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson
Country: United States of America
The Great Outdoors
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Starring: Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening
Country: United States of America
Red Heat
Directed by: Walter Hill
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of June 16, 1988?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)
- George Michael - One More Try
- Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
- The Jets - Make It Real
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Everything Your Heart Desires
- Belinda Carlisle - Circle In The Sand
- Bruce Hornsby - The Valley Road
- Cheap Trick - The Flame
- Prince - Alphabet St.
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
- Bros - I Owe You Nothing
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- Desireless - Voyage Voyage
Top #10 R&B songs
- George Michael - One More Try
- Tony Toni Tone - Little Walter
- Teddy Pendergrass - Joy
- Prince - Alphabet St.
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
- Evelyn "Champagne" King - Flirt
- Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
- Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson - Get It
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - Keep Risin' To The Top
- Sade - Paradise
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Brainstorm
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
Barfuß ins Bett
Auch das noch...
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Days to next June 16
If June 16, 1988 is your birthday you're 32 years, 3 months, 12 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 8 months, 19 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in June 1988?
- LIFE: Robert F Kennedy
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Mikhail Gorbachev & Ronald Reagan -- June 13, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9121
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
About national and international power in the "modern" or Post Renaissance period. Explains how the various powers have risen and fallen over the 5 centuries since the formation of the "new
Tapestry
By: Belva Plain
Beginning in 1920, paralleling Hitler's rise to power, and encompassing World War II, Bleva Plain's new novel weaves the threads of history into a brilliant tapestry.
Riding The Iron Rooster
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey
Moonwalk
By: Michael Jackson
The #1 New York Times bestseller! Michael Jackson’s one and only autobiography – his life, in his words. With original Foreword by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a new Introduction by Motown founder
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 portrayed New York Society this accurately and devastatingly since Edith Wharton" (The National Review)“A page-turner .
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Abrams Battle Tank
Hidden Agenda
Kenseiden
Konami Wai Wai World
Goody
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on June 16, 1988?
On June 16, 1988 several famous people were born including, Keshia Chanté, Nathan Parsons, Alfredo Flores.
Which famous people died on June 16, 1988?
Famous people died on June 16, 1988 include, Miguel Pinero.
What was the number one song in June 16, 1988?
The number one song in the week of June 16, 1988 was Together Forever (Remix) by Rick Astley in US and With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey in UK.
What were the top hits on June 16, 1988?
The top hits on June 16, 1988 were Together Forever (Remix) by Rick Astley, One More Try by George Michael, Foolish Beat by Debbie Gibson in US and With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, Doctorin' The Tardis by The Timelords, I Owe You Nothing by Bros in UK.
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