What happened on Sunday August 21, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1988:

• Nepal-India Border Earthquake A devastating magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes the Nepal-India border, causing massive loss of life with 1,004 confirmed deaths and over 16,000 injuries.
• Iran-Iraq War Ceasefire A historic ceasefire takes effect between Iran and Iraq, ending eight years of devastating conflict that resulted in massive casualties and economic destruction.
• Wildlife Protection Act Enactment India passes the Wildlife Protection Act, a landmark legislation championed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to prohibit hunting and trading of wild animals, protecting endangered species and ecosystems.
• Birth of Usain Bolt Usain Bolt is born, who would later become the world's fastest sprinter, winning multiple Olympic gold medals and setting world records in the 100-meter and 200-meter races.
• World Record in Hurdles Yordanka Donkova sets a world record in the 100-meter hurdles, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Juli Inkster secures victory at the LPGA Atlantic City Golf Classic, showcasing her professional golfing skills.
• Birth of Sana Khan Sana Khan is born in Mumbai, India, who would later become a notable personality in the entertainment industry.

Events in 1988

August 21, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1988

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1988

August 21, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1988 can also be written as 8/21/1988 in the US and as 21/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1988:

• Robert Lewandowski

  One of the most prolific strikers in modern football, Lewandowski is a legendary Polish footballer who has won numerous titles with Bayern...

• Kacey Musgraves

  Grammy Award-winning country and pop singer-songwriter known for her innovative approach to country music and progressive lyrics.

• Pingping He
• Ioan Hora
• Kiros Stânlley Soares Ferraz
• Lukas Meijer
• Francisco José Olivas
• Yoel Rodríguez
• Ivan Fatić
• Ben Tate
• Roksana Zasina
• Nemanja Zlatković
• Martin Christiansen
• Bruno Gabriel Soares

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1988:

• Ray Eames

  Pioneering American designer who revolutionized mid-century modern design through her groundbreaking collaborative work with her husband...

• Teodoro de Villa Diaz

  Filipino rock musician and guitarist of the band The Dawn, known for his significant contribution to the Philippine rock music scene before...

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

1. Steve Winwood - Roll With It
2. George Michael - Monkey
3. Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
4. Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
5. Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control

August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 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.

1. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
2. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
3. BVSMP - I Need You
4. Kim Wilde - You Came
5. Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

1. Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
2. Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
3. Loose Ends - Watching You
4. Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
5. Troop - Mamacita

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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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 21, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 12:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1988

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Someone born on August 21, 1988 is:

36 years 8 months old,

or 440 months and 23 days old,

or 1916 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13415 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1988?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1988.

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