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About August 24th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground. This tragic event is one of the most notorious terrorist attacks in history.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1988 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Monkey by George Michael
- #1 UK song: The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- August 24, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 24, 1988?
- Who was born on August 24, 1988?
- August 24, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 24, 1988?
- Back in 1988
August 24, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1988:
- Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground. This tragic event is one of the most notorious terrorist attacks in history. source: bbc.com
- Completion of the Louvre Pyramid The glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris was completed in 1988, designed by architect I.M. Pei. It serves as the main entrance to the museum and has become an iconic symbol of modern architecture. source: louvre.fr
- Birth of Rupert Grint Rupert Grint, the English actor best known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, was born on August 24, 1988. He has since become a prominent figure in film and television. source: britannica.com
August 24, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1988
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What day of the week was August 24, 1988?
August 24, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1988 can also be written as 8/24/1988 in the US and as 24/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 24, 1988?
Famous people born on August 24, 1988:
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Rupert GrintRupert Grint is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. He gained worldwide fame as one of the three principal characters in the adaptations of J.K. Rowling's bestselling novels. [bio]
August 24, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1988:
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Max ShulmanMax Shulman was a prominent American humorist, novelist, and screenwriter best known for creating the iconic teenage character Dobie Gillis.
August 24, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- George Michael - Monkey
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Chicago - I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
- Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
- Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
August 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- 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 24, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Shirley Murdock - Husband
August 24, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 24, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 03:34 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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Someone born on August 24, 1988 is:
37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months
or 1978 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13848 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1988?
There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 24, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 24, 1988 includes Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 24, 1988 included “Monkey” by George Michael, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 24, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 24, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Rupert Grint, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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