Saturday April 30, 1988: on this day

April 30, 1988 was the 121st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 30, 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 April 30, 1988, who was born and died on April 30, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Waaris, directed by Ravindra Peepat), 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 April 30th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1988?


April 30, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 121st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1988 can also be written as 4/30/1988 in the US and as 30/4/1988 in UK and Europe.

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April 30, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1988:

  • World expo '88 opens in brisbane, queensland, australia. the exhibition runs for six months, hosting pavilions from over 70 countries.
  • New york yankees' dave winfield gets his 29th rbi of april; sets american league and ties major league record.
  • Baltimore orioles win record 14th straight from beginning of season.
  • New york knights' first arena football game; beat los angeles cobras 60-52 in los angeles.
  • Largest banana split ever, at 4.55 miles long, is made in selinsgrove, pennsylvania.
  • New jersey devils beat washington capitals 3-2 taking 7th game of patrick division final.

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April 30, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 30, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on April 30th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 30, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 April 30, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:49 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.

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Who was born on April 30, 1988?


Famous people born on April 30, 1988:

  • Radie Williams

    Radie Williams is a professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam titles.

  • Kenlei Hernandez

    Kenlei Hernandez is a rising star in the literary world, known for her captivating novels that blend elements of magical realism with...

  • Merrissa Williams

    Merrissa Williams is a former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour.

  • Riko Nakamura

    Riko Nakamura is a Japanese professional tennis player who has competed in Grand Slam tournaments.

  • Anavi Mehta

    Anavi Mehta is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Clovia, a leading online lingerie and sleepwear brand.

  • Makinze Gonzalez

    Makinze Gonzalez is an innovative entrepreneur who founded a cutting-edge technology startup.

  • Jakolby Gonzalez

    Jakolby Gonzalez is a highly respected mathematician known for his work in the field of computational geometry.

  • Ryer Fitzgerald

    Ryer Fitzgerald is a professional cyclist who has won multiple Grand Tour events and is known for his endurance and climbing ability.

  • Janasha Flores

    Janasha Flores is a Mexican-American photographer specializing in documentary and portrait photography.

  • Chaslyn Patel

    Chaslyn Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology-driven logistics company that has disrupted the industry.

  • Arinze Emelife

    Arinze Emelife is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Andela, a company that trains and connects software developers in Africa...

  • Rendy Ardiansyah

    Rendy Ardiansyah is an Indonesian photographer known for his stunning nature and landscape photography.

  • Kamyrah Gutierrez

    Kamyrah Gutierrez is an acclaimed journalist whose investigative reporting has shed light on important social and political issues.

  • Tinzley Wang

    Distinguished AI researcher making significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Aliviya Petrov

    Aliviya Petrov is a successful entrepreneur who founded a technology company that provides innovative solutions for the healthcare industry.

  • Jaleiah Brown

    Jaleiah Brown is a professional tennis player who has competed in Grand Slam tournaments.

  • Camp Smith

    Skilled soccer player known for his precise passes and goal-scoring prowess.

  • Paarth Desai

    Paarth Desai is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of a fast-growing AI-powered software company.

  • Sabriyah Patel

    Sabriyah Patel is a professional tennis player who has competed in several Grand Slam tournaments.

  • Raydel Perez

    Raydel Perez is a Cuban-American entrepreneur who founded a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 10 months old,

or 430 months and 28 days old,

or 1873 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13116 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 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 April 30, 1988?

There are 33 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 30, 1988.

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April 30, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1988:

  • James McCracken

    American singer and dramatic tenor in opera.

  • Alex Sanders
  • Man Mountain Mike

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Phuoc Tuy

    Vietnamese military general known for his role in the Vietnam War.

  • Lareta Tulip

    Renowned botanist known for her work on rare plant species.

  • Murdis Johnson

    Renowned for contributions to quantum mechanics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 30th

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April 30, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1988:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1988:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1988:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 25th and May 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 30, 1988 was Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  2. - Wishing Well youtube
  3. - Angel
  4. - Devil Inside
  5. - Anything For You

April 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
  2. - Perfect
  3. - Anfield Rap (Red Machine In Full Effect)
  4. - Got To Be Certain
  5. - Blue Monday 1988

April 30, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 30, 1988 was Nite And Day by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 30, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nite And Day
  2. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
  3. - Where Do Broken Hearts Go youtube
  4. - That's What Love Is
  5. - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'

April 30, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 30, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 25th and May 1st.

April 30, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 25th and May 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - Y AHORA TE VAS
  3. - DEBO HACERLO
  4. - PELIGRO DE AMOR
  5. - Todo Por Ti

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April 30, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Waaris

Waaris

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ravindra Peepat

Starring: Smita Patil, Amrita Singh, Raj Babbar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Salome's Last Dance

Salome's Last Dance

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ken Russell

Starring: Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge

Judgment in Berlin

Judgment in Berlin

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Leo Penn

Starring: Martin Sheen, Sam Wanamaker, Max Gail, Jürgen Heinrich

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

April 30, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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

Just the Ten of Us

Just the Ten of Us

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

April 30, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

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This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

Treasure by Clive Cussler

Treasure

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Clive Cussler is the author of 16 consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He brings us Dirk Pitt, our beloved character. Dirk discovers a path that leads to precious treasures.

The Power Game by Hedrick Smith

The Power Game

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Hedrick Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner, goes into Washington, DC, to show how the game was played in 1980s governance.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

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This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

April 30, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 30, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas

Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas

Platform: Apple IIGS, Macintosh; Atari ST, CD-i, Commodore Amiga, Game Boy Color, PC, Pocket PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Kid Kool

Kid Kool

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Vic Tokai

5th Gear

5th Gear

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Knight Rider

Knight Rider

Platform: NES/Family Computer

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Acclaim

history

Who was the US President on April 30, 1988?

On April 30, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1988?

On April 30, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1988?

On April 30, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of April. 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 April 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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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 April 1988?

April 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1988 calendar looked like.

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