Friday February 26, 1988: on this day

February 26, 1988 was the 57th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is February 26, 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 26, 1988, who was born and died on February 26, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Father Figure by George Michael), movies (e.g. Le petit amour, directed by Agnès Varda), 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 26th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1988?


February 26, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1988 can also be written as 2/26/1988 in the US and as 26/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1988:

  • Christa rotherburger (german democratic republic) skates ladies world record 1000 metre (1:17.65).

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February 26, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 26th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 04:06 am.

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 26, 1988?


Famous people born on February 26, 1988:

  • Antonella Roccuzzo

    Antonella roccuzzo is a family member known for being the wife of professional soccer player lionel messi.

  • Demetrius Andrade

    Demetrius Andrade is a professional boxer known for his skill and agility in the ring.

  • Reilly Dolman

    Canadian actor known for his role in the TV series 'Travelers'.

  • Christian Svendsen

    Norwegian bassist (mopti).

  • Timo Sild

    Estonian orienteer.

  • Charley Webb

    Soap opera actress.

  • Deniz Yılmaz

    Turkish footballer.

  • Danny Mac

    Soap opera actor.

  • Matteo Ciofani

    Italian footballer.

  • Reid Flair

    American wrestler.

  • Lee Yeon-hee
  • Sima Martausová
  • Garrett Muagututia
  • Marcus Nilsson
  • Sinta Ozoliņa
  • Gavino Sanna
  • Cimini
  • Aleksandar Maksimović

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 1 month old,

or 433 months and 3 days old,

or 1883 weeks

or 13181 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1988?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1988.

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February 26, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1988:

  • Euclydes Barbosa
  • Howard Mwikuta

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Anandi Bai

    One of the first Indian female doctors.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1988:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1988:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 22nd and February 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1988 was Father Figure by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Father Figure youtube
  2. - What Have I Done To Deserve This
  3. - She's Like The Wind
  4. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  5. - Hungry Eyes

February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 22nd and February 28th. 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 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Girlfriend
  2. - You Will Know
  3. - Some Kind Of Lover
  4. - Run To Me
  5. - Never Knew Love Like This

February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 26, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 22nd and February 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - DEBO HACERLO
  3. - SOY ASI
  4. - Me estoy volviendo loco
  5. - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga

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February 26, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Le petit amour

Le petit amour

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Agnès Varda

Starring: Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon

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

Picasso Trigger

Picasso Trigger

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Andy Sidaris

Starring: Steve Bond, Dona Speir, Hope Marie Carlton, Harold Diamond

And God Created Woman

And God Created Woman

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Spano, Frank Langella, Donovan Leitch Jr.

February 26, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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 26, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

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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 Great Depression Of 1990 by Ravi Batra

The Great Depression Of 1990

By:

Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an

Mongoose R.I.P. by William F. Buckley Jr

Mongoose R.I.P.

By:

Kennedy administration plans to end Fidel Castro's reign, and Blackford Oakes, CIA operative, becomes the point man for secret maneuverings.

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

By:

Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

February 26, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abrams Battle Tank

Abrams Battle Tank

Platform: MS-DOS, Mega Drive

Genre: Vehicle simulation

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Sega

Kaijū Monogatari

Kaijū Monogatari

Platform: NES

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Namco

Bloody Wolf

Bloody Wolf

Platform: Arcade Game, TurboGrafx/PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Data East, NEC Home Electronics

Dark Side

Dark Side

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, PC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: First person shooter

Publisher: Incentive Software

Altered Beast

Altered Beast

Platform: MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Family Computer, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga, Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, PC Engine, Commodore 64, Xbox 360 (Xbox Live Arcade), iOS, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation 2

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1988?

On February 26, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1988?

On February 26, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1988?

On February 26, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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.

Discover how February 1988 calendar looked like.

Friday February 26, 1988