Sunday February 21, 1988: on this day

February 21, 1988 was the 52nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 21, 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 21, 1988, who was born and died on February 21, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 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 21st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1988?


February 21, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1988 can also be written as 2/21/1988 in the US and as 21/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1988:

  • Televangelist jimmy swaggert confesses his sins to his congregation
  • Gustafson skates world record 10 km (13:48.20).
  • Actor dudley moore marries actress brogan lane.
  • During a live tv broadcast, televangelist jimmy swaggart confesses to an unspecified sin, then announces he would be leaving his ministry for an unspecified length of time.

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February 21, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 21, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 21, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:40 am and setting at 10:49 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 21, 1988?


Famous people born on February 21, 1988:

  • Melissa Carcache
    Melissa Carcache

    Tv actress.

  • Donte Greene

    Sports journalist and former NBA player.

  • Mario Falcone

    Reality star.

  • Salems Lady

    Youtube star.

  • Matthias de Zordo

    German javelin thrower.

  • D J White
  • Cenk Gönen
  • D'Andra Moss
  • Alex Oliveira
  • Melissa Perrine
  • Ávine
  • Niels Vorthoren
  • Julija Šokšueva
  • Marco Maurer
  • Mariia Posa
  • Jaime Ayoví
  • Adil Chihi
  • Damir Dugonjič

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

See more famous people and celebrities born on February 21st

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February 21, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 8 days old,

or 1883 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13186 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 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 21, 1988?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

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

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

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February 21, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1988:

  • Martin Winter
  • Elda Fezzi
  • Cornelis van Eesteren
  • Aleksandar Tomašević
  • Süreyya Duru
  • Carlo Azzimonti
  • Alfredo Vozzi

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1988:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1988:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

February 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

February 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

February 21, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

February 21, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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 21, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chaos by James Gleick

Chaos

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National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.

Detour by Cheryl Crane with Cliff Jahr

Detour

By:

Detour – A Hollywood Tragedy: My life with Lana Turner, my Mother

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

By:

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

The Tenants Of Time by Thomas Flanagan

The Tenants Of Time

By:

Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling trilogy about Irish history (which starts with The Year of the French, and ends with The End of the Hunt), is set at the beginning …

February 21, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 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

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game, Sports game

Publisher: Superior/Acornsoft Superior/Alligata Codemasters

Heavy Unit

Heavy Unit

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Sega Mega Drive

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling Shooter

Publisher: Taito

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

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 21, 1988?

On February 21, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1988?

On February 21, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1988?

On February 21, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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.

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Sunday February 21, 1988