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August 25, 1988 was the 238th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 25, 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 August 25, 1988, who was born and died on August 25, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 25, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monkey by George Michael), movies (e.g. The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 25th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 25, 1988?
- August 25, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 25, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 25, 1988?
- August 25, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 25, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 25, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 25, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 25, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 25, 1988?
What day of the week was August 25, 1988?
August 25, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 25, 1988 can also be written as 8/25/1988 in the US and as 25/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 25, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 25, 1988:
- Challenger center opens its classroom doors in houston
- Heavy fire destroys historic center of lisbon
- Iran and iraq begin talks to end their 8 year war
- Nasa launches space vehicle s-214.
August 25, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.
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 25, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 25th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 25, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 25, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 04:56 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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Who was born on August 25, 1988?
Famous people born on August 25, 1988:
- Alexandra Burke
English singer.
- Giga Chikadze
Georgian mixed martial artist and kickboxer.
- Angela Park
Brazilian-american golfer.
- Ray Quinn
English singer.
- Dejan Karan
- Laboravy Khuon
- Émilie Lefel
- Malaury Martin
- Mayer Mizrachi
- Annamaria Mazzetti
- Moussa Maâzou
- Dexter McCluster
- Nikolay Moss
- Shun Nagasawa
- Bronson Reed
- Greg Salas
- Ingvild Snildal
- Ingrid Tanqueray
- Morgan Betorangal
Whose famous birthday is on August 25th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 25th:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![Yifei Liu]()
Yifei LiuYifei liu is a chinese actress known for her role as mulan in the 2020 live-action adaptation of the disney animated film.
![Blake Lively]()
Blake LivelyBlake lively is an american actress known for her role as serena van der woodsen in the television series gossip girl.
![Billy Ray Cyrus]()
Billy Ray CyrusBilly ray cyrus is an american singer and actor, best known for his hit single 'achy breaky heart' and for his role as robby stewart on the...
![Claudia Schiffer]()
Claudia SchifferGerman model and considered the prettiest woman in the world by some.
![Tim Burton]()
Tim BurtonAmerican filmmaker, whose films have a gothic feel.
![Rachel Bilson]()
Rachel BilsonAmerican actress.
![Elvis Costello]()
Elvis CostelloElvis costello is a british rock singer known for his distinctive voice and eclectic musical style, blending elements of punk, new wave, and...
![Jonathan Togo]()
Jonathan TogoTogo, an american actor, plays the role of ryan wolfe, a police officer, on csi miami (tvaeur(tm), tvaeur(tm), a hit crime series starring...
![George Wallace]()
George WallaceAmerican politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.
August 25, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 26 days old,
or 1860 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13022 days old,
if you were born on August 25, 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 August 25, 1988?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 25th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 25, 1988.
August 25, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 25, 1988:
- Art Rooney
American football coach and player founded the pittsburgh steelers (d. 1988).
- Price Daniel
American politician, a democratic u.s.
- Joachim Pirsch
- Françoise Dolto
- Giuseppe Mazzullo
What famous deaths happened on August 25th?
Famous deaths on August 25th:
![Paul Muni]()
Paul MuniPaul muni was an american actor known for his roles in scarface, the story of louis pasteur, and the life of emile zola.
![Samantha Smith]()
Samantha SmithAmerican actress/activist (elizabeth lime street), who dies at the age of 13 (born 1972).
![Marvin Kaplan]()
Marvin KaplanAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![William Hall]()
William HallCanadian soldier victoria cross recipient (d. 1904).
- Petr Neruda
Chilean poet-diplomat and politician, often considered one of the greatest literary figures of his country.
- Michael Faraday
An english scientist who made contributions to electrochemistry and electromagnetism.
- Aalliyah Haughton
Aalliyah was an American singer, actress, and model who was a major influence on contemporary R&B, pop, and hip hop music.
- Kenetra Aaliyah
Renowned R&B singer known for hits like 'Try Again' and 'Are You That Somebody'.
- Jamas Faraday
Jamas Faraday was a British chemist and physicist who contributed to the study of electromagnetism and electrochemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 25th
August 25, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 25, 1988:
- Roman festivals - Opiconsivia held in honor of Ops.
- RC Saints - Genesius of Arles, Saint Louis IX of France, Saint Joseph Calasanz
- Uruguay - National Day (independence from Brazil in 1825).
- Philippines - National Heroes' Day.
August 25, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 25, 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 25, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 25, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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.
August 25, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 25, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 25, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 25, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 25, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 25, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.
August 25, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 25, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Franco - MARIA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
August 25, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 25, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Vanishing
Release year: 1988
Directed by: George Sluizer
Starring: Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus
Country: United States of America
Story of Women
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Claude Chabrol
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, François Cluzet, Marie Trintignant, Nils Tavernier
Eight Men Out
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Sayles
Starring: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd
Miracle Mile
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Steve De Jarnatt
Starring: Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, John Agar, Lou Hancock
1969
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ernest Thompson
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley
August 25, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 25, 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:
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
Brainstorm
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
August 25, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 25, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Firefighters
By: Dennis Smith
A remarkable journey through the everyday lives of those who risk their lives to save lives.
The Duchess Of Windsor
By: Charles Higham
"Deeply researched, valuable." The New York Times Book Review: "A shocking surprise. . . stunning . . . Absolutely hypnotic.
Demon Lord Of Karanda
By: David Eddings
David Eddings, in an exciting sequel to THE MALLOREAN tells the story about King Garion's infant son abducted and his attempts to rescue him.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
To Be The Best
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
This captivating sequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford’s beloved novels A Woman of Substance, Hold The Dream and A Woman of Substance is an enthralling read. This remarkable contemporary novel is set in America, Hong Kong, and Yorkshire.
August 25, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 25, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Legend of Blacksilver
The Computer Edition of Scrabble
Black Lamp
Exile
Devastators
Who was the US President on August 25, 1988?
On August 25, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 25, 1988?
On August 25, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 25, 1988?
On August 25, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 25th?
August 25th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 25th day of the month of August. 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 August 25th, such as:
- 2018 - California auction sells a 1962 ferrari 250 gto for $48.4 million. this makes it the most expensive car ever to be sold at auction.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: new zealand has announced the deployment of three additional non-combat military personnel to afghanistan. this increases its military commitment to 13. (reuters) four gunmen attacked a shiite mosque, kabul, afghanistan. at least 20 people were killed.
- 2016 - Philippine drug war: rodrigo duterte's drug war has claimed 1,900 lives.
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 August 1988?
August 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
