What happened on Wednesday August 24, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 24, 1988:

• Lockerbie Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 On August 24, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, resulting in the tragic loss of 270 lives. This terrorist attack became one of the most notorious acts of aviation terrorism in history, leading to international investigations and significant changes in airline security protocols.
• Completion of the Louvre Pyramid The iconic Louvre Pyramid, designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, was completed on August 24, 1988. This modern glass and metal structure, situated in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris, became a landmark architectural achievement that symbolized the museum's blend of historical and contemporary design.
• 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 would later become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, particularly among younger generations.

Events in 1988

August 24, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 24, 1988

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 24, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 24, 1988:

• Rupert Grint

  Rupert Grint is a British actor who rose to international fame for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the globally successful Harry Potter film...

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 24th

Famous people died on August 24, 1988:

• Max Shulman

  Max Shulman was a prominent American humorist, novelist, and screenwriter best known for creating the iconic teenage character Dobie Gillis.

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 24th

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.

1. George Michael - Monkey
2. Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
3. Chicago - I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
4. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
5. 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.

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 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.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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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 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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 24, 1988

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Someone born on August 24, 1988 is:

36 years 8 months old,

or 440 months and 20 days old,

or 1916 weeks

or 13412 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1988?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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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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