What happened on Wednesday August 31, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1988:

• South Africa Council of Churches Bombing A bomb attack targeted the office of the South Africa Council of Churches on August 31, 1988, during the late apartheid era. This violent incident reflected the ongoing political tensions and resistance against the oppressive regime, highlighting the volatile social climate of the time.
• Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 Crash On August 31, 1988, Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 tragically crashed during takeoff from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 14 passengers and crew members. The accident highlighted critical aviation safety concerns and led to significant investigations into flight procedures and pilot error.
• CAAC Flight 301 Runway Accident On August 31, 1988, CAAC Flight 301 overshot the runway at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Airport, crashing into Kowloon Bay and causing seven fatalities. The incident underscored the challenging landing conditions at the notoriously difficult airport, which was known for its complex approach between skyscrapers.
• MLB Free Agency Ruling Arbitrator George Nicolau made a landmark ruling on August 31, 1988, determining that Major League Baseball team owners had conspired against free agents, a decision that significantly impacted player rights and labor relations in professional sports.
• Seattle Power Blackout A significant five-day power blackout began in downtown Seattle on August 31, 1988, causing widespread disruption to city infrastructure, businesses, and daily life. The prolonged electrical outage exposed vulnerabilities in the city's power grid and emergency response systems.

Events in 1988

August 31, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1988

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1988

August 31, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 244th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1988 can also be written as 8/31/1988 in the US and as 31/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1988:

• David Ospina

  Professional Colombian goalkeeper who has played for national team and top clubs like Arsenal and Napoli.

• Ember Moon

  Professional wrestler known for her performances in WWE and independent wrestling circuits.

• Rachel Legrain-Trapani
• Jurij Postrigaj
• Enzo Ruiz
• Eli Sabiá
• Mahamane El-Hadji Traoré
• Leon ter Wielen
• Petr Kutal
• Yoandy Leal
• Vianney Mabidé
• Allen Bradford
• José Carlos Gonçalves
• Ken Kallaste

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1988:

• Lin Jaldati

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

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

August 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
3. Womack & Womack - Teardrops
4. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
5. Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

August 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
2. Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
3. Loose Ends - Watching You
4. Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
5. Whitney Houston - Love Will Save The Day

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:36 pm and setting at 12:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on August 31, 1988

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Someone born on August 31, 1988 is:

36 years 8 months old,

or 440 months and 14 days old,

or 1915 weeks

or 13405 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1988?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1988.

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