Thursday 24 March 1988
It was Thursday, under the sign of Aries (see planets position on March 24, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jean-Guillaume Béatrix and Finn Jones.
In that special week of March people in US were listening to Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson.
In UK I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue was in the top 5 hits.
Beetlejuice, directed by Tim Burton, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while Inheritance by Judith Michael was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Bereitschaft Dr. Federau.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Bomber Raid or Donald Land.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- World Tuberculosis Day.
- Saint Simeon (died 1475)
- Ancient Latvia - Kazimiras Diena observed.
- Saint Catharine of Sweden ((died 1381)
Famous Birthdays:
- Jean-Guillaume Béatrix: French biathlete, he won two silver medals with the French relay at the World championships (2012 and 13) and a bronze one in the pursuit at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
- Finn Jones: Actor.
- Ryan Higgins: Zimbabwean cricketer.
- Matías Martínez: Argentinian footballer.
- Henry Speight: Athlete.
- Sharmin Ratna: Bangladeshi target shooter.
- Kardo Ploomipuu: Estonian swimmer.
- Aiga Grabuste: Latvian heptathlete.
Facts:
- Gospel at Colonus opens at Lunt Fontanne Theater NYC for 61 performances
- Quarterback Dan Fouts retires.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in March 1988?
- LIFE: Gilda Radner
- Time: Inset: sex therapist Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson. Inset: by Chiasson/Gamma Liaison.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9109
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1988
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of March 1988 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Debbie Gibson - Out Of The Blue
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
- Keith Sweat - I Want Her
- George Michael - Father Figure
- The Jets - Rocket 2 U
- Def Leppard - Hysteria
Top #10 R&B songs
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Morris Day - Fishnet
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Tony Terry - Lovey Dovey
- The Jets - Rocket 2 U
- George Michael - Father Figure
- Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
- Stacy Lattisaw - Every Drop Of Your Love
- Rebbie Jackson - Plaything
- Thinking Of You - Earth, Wind & Fire
Top #9 Latin songs
- AY AMOR - Ana Gabriel
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga - Jose Feliciano/Pandora
- Y AHORA TE VAS - Los Bukis
- SOY ASI - Jose Jose
- Brenda K. Starr - DESAYUNO DE AMOR
- PETALO Y ESPINAS - Los Yonic's
- Todo El Amor Que Te Hace Falta - Julio Iglesias
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Inheritance
This is a saga of a family pitted against an orphan and of a woman's fight to recover her reputation. A household help to the Salingers befriends the family patriarch and
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The Tommyknockers
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller about a terrifying otherworldly discovery and the effects it has a on a small town.“Late
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Love, Medicine & Miracles
Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant of the immune system. The truth is: love heals. Miracles happen to exceptional patients every day - patients who have the courage to love, those who have the courage to work with their ...
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