Wednesday February 17, 1988: on this day

February 17, 1988 was the 48th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 17, 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 February 17, 1988, who was born and died on February 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons Change by Expose), movies (e.g. Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1988?


February 17, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1988 can also be written as 2/17/1988 in the US and as 17/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1988:

  • Lebanese terrorists kidnap un truce observer lt col william higgins
  • Us lt col wm higgins kidnapped by lebanese terrorists and later killed
  • Us lieutenant colonel william higgins, serving with a united nations group monitoring a truce in southern lebanon, is kidnapped by lebanese terrorists.

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February 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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February 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:59 am and setting at 07:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.

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Who was born on February 17, 1988?


Famous people born on February 17, 1988:

  • Casten Keenum

    Casten Keenum is an American football quarterback who has played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams.

  • Nevia Vargas

    Talented photographer capturing raw emotions in black and white portraits.

  • Vasily Lomachenko

    Ukrainian professional boxer known for his exceptional footwork and boxing skills.

  • Natascha Kampusch

    The abduction victim was held captive by wolfgang priklopil in a secret basement for eight years until she escaped on 23 aug 2006.

  • Acelin Nguyen

    Chemist recognized for contributions to materials science.

  • Arin Ilejay

    Drummer.

  • Dalila Ortiz

    Reality star.

  • Aaron Scott

    Pop singer.

  • Harley Viera Newton
  • Daniils Turkovs
  • Emanuela Carradore
  • Jake LaTurner
  • Maximiliano Laso
  • Vasyl' Lomačenko
  • Dmıtrıı Nepogodov
  • Francesca Soro

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 17th

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February 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 12 days old,

or 1884 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13190 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 1988?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1988.

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February 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1988:

  • Karpoori Thakur

    Indian educator and politician, 11th chief minister of bihar (b. 1924).

  • John M. Allegro

    English archaeologist and scholar (b. 1923).

  • Aleksandr Nikolaevič Bašlačëv
  • Alain Savary
  • Oscar Anderle
  • Pierre-Jean Vaillard

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 17th

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February 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1988:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1988:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1988:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1988 was Seasons Change by Expose, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons Change
  2. - What Have I Done To Deserve This
  3. - Could've Been youtube
  4. - Father Figure youtube
  5. - Hungry Eyes

February 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Should Be So Lucky
  2. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  3. - When Will I Be Famous
  4. - Tell It To My Heart
  5. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube

February 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Girlfriend
  2. - I Want Her
  3. - Superbad
  4. - To Prove My Love
  5. - Two Occasions

February 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 17, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - DEBO HACERLO
  3. - SOY ASI
  4. - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
  5. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS

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February 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bloodsport

Bloodsport

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton

Country: United States of America

Taffin

Taffin

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Francis Megahy

Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Ray McAnally, Alison Doody, Jeremy Child

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

February 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

February 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellmann

Oscar Wilde

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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.

Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel

Kaleidoscope

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A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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3 stories

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner

Winters' Tales by Jonathan Winters

Winters' Tales

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We are treated to a hilarious tour through the creative mind of one of the most influential comic minds of our time. Intimate, intimate, and touching memories of childhood pains are included alongside the humor.

February 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cloud Master

Cloud Master

Platform: Arcade, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Hot-B

Cybernoid II: The Revenge

Cybernoid II: The Revenge

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Atomic Robo-Kid

Atomic Robo-Kid

Platform: Arcade, TurboGrafx-16, Mega Drive/Genesis, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Sharp X68000

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: UPL, Treco (Mega Drive version only)

Downhill Challenge

Downhill Challenge

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga 500/600 (OCS/ECS), Apple IIGS, IBM PC (DOS), Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Loriciel, Brøderbund

Forgotten Worlds

Forgotten Worlds

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Master System, TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1988?

On February 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1988?

On February 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1988?

On February 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

Find out more about February 17th

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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 February 1988?

February 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1988 calendar looked like.

Wednesday February 17, 1988