Thursday August 18, 1988: on this day

About August 18th, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: Largest house (130 rooms) on Long Island, New York sells for $22 million.
  • Day of the week: August 18th, 1988 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Robert Redford, Mae West
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Roll With It by Steve Winwood
  • #1 UK song: The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population
  • Popular movie: Betrayed directed by Costa-Gavras

More about August 18th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on August 18th, 1988.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1988?


August 18, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1988 can also be written as 8/18/1988 in the US and as 18/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

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August 18, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 18, 1988:

  • Largest house (130 rooms) on long island, new york sells for $22 million.
  • Republican convention in new orleans select bush-quayle ticket
  • The republican national convention in new orleans, louisiana nominates george h.w. bush for president and james "dan" quayle for vice president of the united states of america.
  • American fda approves minoxidil as a hair loss treatment.

August 18, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 18, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 18th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on August 18, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:02 pm and setting at 10:16 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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Who was born on August 18, 1988?


Famous people born on August 18, 1988:

  • G-Dragon

    South korean singer-songwriter rapper producer and dancer (big bang).

  • Yaeli Cohen

    Yaeli Cohen is an artificial intelligence researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of machine learning.

  • Shamirah Abdi

    Shamirah Abdi is a Somali journalist who reports on issues related to women's rights and social development in the Horn of Africa.

  • Zniyah Noor

    Zniyah Noor is a renowned Emirati dancer who specializes in traditional Emirati dance forms and has performed internationally.

  • Asharia Gomez

    Asharia Gomez is a Mexican journalist known for her reporting on environmental issues and social justice movements.

  • Amro Elmasry

    Amro Elmasry is an Egyptian blockchain developer, known for his contributions to decentralized applications and cryptocurrency projects.

  • Ahlia Hussain

    Ahlia Hussain is a British journalist of Pakistani origin who has reported on social and political issues in the UK.

  • Tasnia Chowdhury

    Tasnia Chowdhury is a Bangladeshi business consultant who provides strategic advice to various organizations.

  • Khadeja Rashid

    Khadeja Rashid is a Bangladeshi-American artificial intelligence engineer who works for a leading technology company.

  • Faysal Hossain

    Faysal Hossain is a robotics engineer who has contributed to the development of advanced robotic systems for industrial and medical...

  • Damira Kydyralieva

    Damira Kydyralieva is a Kazakhstani cybersecurity specialist who has worked on various projects to improve online security.

  • Iyari Hernández

    Iyari Hernández is a Guatemalan IT project manager with expertise in agile methodologies and software development.

  • Dakota Kai

    Professional wrestler known for her time in WWE.

  • Lewin Nyatanga

    Lewin Nyatanga is a professional footballer known for his career in the English Football League.

  • Jack Hobbs

    English cricketer and journalist (b. 1882).

  • Eggert Jónsson

    Icelandic footballer.

  • G-Drago G-Dragon

    Musician.

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Christian Slater
    Christian Slater

    Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine Stowe is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...

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August 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 22 days old,

or 1864 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13049 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 August 18, 1988?

There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1988.

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August 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1988:

  • Miklós Szentkuthy

    A Hungarian novelist and essayist, known for his experimental and avant-garde writing style.

  • Fredrick Ashton

    Influential British choreographer known for his ballet works.

  • Alexandr V Shchukin

    Russian cosmonaut dies in a su-26 accident at 42.

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 18th

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August 18, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1988:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Monkey youtube
  3. - 1-2-3
  4. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  5. - Make Me Lose Control

August 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 18, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1988 was Loosey's Rap by Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loosey's Rap
  2. - Nice 'N' Slow
  3. - Watching You
  4. - Make It Last Forever
  5. - Mamacita

August 18, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 18, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 18, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - YA NO
  5. - MARIA

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August 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Betrayed

Betrayed

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Costa-Gavras

Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael A. Simpson

Starring: Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, Tony Higgins, Valerie Hartman

Hero and the Terror

Hero and the Terror

Release year: 1988

Directed by: William Tannen

Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran

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

August 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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:

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

August 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

A Trail Of Memories by Angelique L'Amour

A Trail Of Memories

By:

Generations of readers have shared their favourite passages from Louis L'Amour short stories and novels for decades: with their families, their neighbors, and their employees.

To Be The Best by Barbara Taylor Bradford

To Be The Best

By:

This captivating sequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford’s beloved novels A Woman of Substance, Hold The Dream and A Woman of Substance is an enthralling read. This remarkable contemporary novel is set in America, Hong Kong, and Yorkshire.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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3 stories

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

By:

Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.

August 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crossroads II

Crossroads II

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: COMPUTE!'s Gazette

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Platform: Amiga, C64, TurboGrafx-CD, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Spotlight Software Telenet Japan (Sharp X68000)

Batman: The Caped Crusader

Batman: The Caped Crusader

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Apple II, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

Platform: PC, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Infocom

Goal!

Goal!

Platform: NES Game Boy

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Jaleco

history

Who was the US President on August 18, 1988?

On August 18, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1988?

On August 18, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1988?

On August 18, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of August. 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 August 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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 August 1988?

August 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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