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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 18, 1988?
- August 18, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 18, 1988?
- August 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 18, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 18, 1988?
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: 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?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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August 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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
American actor, director, environmental activist.
- 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 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
American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.
- Edward Norton
American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.
- 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 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 is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.
- 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 is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Twelve Monkeys', and 'The General's...
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.
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
East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
- Mildred Davis
Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.
- Robert Novak
American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).
- Ben Cross
English stage and film actor (b. 1947).
- John Kerr
18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).
- 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.
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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
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:
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:
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- BVSMP - I Need You
- Kim Wilde - You Came
- Brother Beyond - 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:
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Troop - 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:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
- Franco - MARIA
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.