What happened on Sunday, August 21, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1988:

• Birth of Usain Bolt Usain Bolt, the renowned Jamaican sprinter and world record holder, was born on August 21, 1988. He is celebrated for his extraordinary achievements in athletics, particularly in the 100m and 200m sprints. source: bbc.com

Events in 1988

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

LIFE magazines from August 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

  Robert Lewandowski is a Polish professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in modern football. Known for his goalscoring prowess, technical skill, and consistency, Lewandowski has played for top clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona. He has broken numerous records and is celebrated for his remarkable achievements, including scoring five goals in nine … [bio]

• Kacey Musgraves

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

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

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1988:

• Ray Eames

  Ray Eames was a pioneering American designer known for her influential contributions to mid-century modern design. Alongside her husband, Charles Eames, she co-created iconic works in furniture, architecture, and multimedia, integrating art and function in innovative ways. Their collaborative process led to industry-defining pieces like the Eames Lounge Chair and advancements in molded plywood and fiberglass furniture. Ray's background in … [bio]

• 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:

37 years 11 months old,

or 455 months and 19 days old,

or 1981 weeks

or 13867 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 21st 2026.

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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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