Wednesday August 31, 1988: on this day

August 31, 1988 was the 244th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 1988, who was born and died on August 31, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monkey by George Michael), movies (e.g. Dead Ringers, directed by David Cronenberg), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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.

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August 31, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1988:

  • 5-day power blackout of downtown seattle begins
  • Arbitrator george nicolau rules owners conspired against free agents
  • Bomb attack on office of south africa council of churches
  • Five-day power blackout of downtown seattle, washington, usa begins.
  • Delta air lines flight 1141 crashes during takeoff from dallas/fort worth international airport, killing 14.
  • Caac flight 301 overshoots the runway at kai tak airport and crashes into kowloon bay, killing seven people.

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August 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 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 August 31st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1988 was Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 31, 1988?


Famous people born on August 31, 1988:

  • Trent Hodkinson

    Australian rugby league player.

  • David Ospina

    Colombian footballer.

  • Ember Moon

    American wrestler.

  • Matt Adams

    American baseball player.

  • Tanaya Henry

    Model.

  • Ken Kallaste

    Estonian footballer.

  • Rachel Legrain-Trapani
  • Jurij Postrigaj
  • Enzo Ruiz
  • Eli Sabiá
  • Mahamane El-Hadji Traoré
  • Leon ter Wielen
  • Petr Kutal
  • Vicente Gómez
  • Antoine Adams
  • Pedro Tiba

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 6 months old,

or 426 months and 29 days old,

or 1856 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12994 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1988?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

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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August 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1988:

  • Lin Jaldati
  • Leonidas Proaño

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1988:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1988:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monkey youtube
  2. - Sweet Child O' Mine youtube
  3. - Simply Irresistible
  4. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  5. - 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.

August 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  2. - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
  3. - Teardrops
  4. - The Only Way Is Up
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nice 'N' Slow
  2. - Make It Last Forever
  3. - Watching You
  4. - Another Part Of Me
  5. - Love Will Save The Day

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

August 31, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 29th and September 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - MARIA
  2. - Es un alma en pena
  3. - YA NO
  4. - TOCO MADERA
  5. - QUE TE PASA

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August 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dead Ringers

Dead Ringers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, Barbara Gordon

Country: United States of America

Paperhouse

Paperhouse

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bernard Rose

Starring: Charlotte Burke, Jane Bertish, Samantha Cahill, Glenne Headly

Baby Boom

Baby Boom

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Charles Shyer

Starring: Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis, Kristina Kennedy

Some Girls

Some Girls

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael Hoffman

Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Jennifer Connelly, Sheila Kelley, Lance Edwards

Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Raul Julia, Sônia Braga, Jonathan Winters

August 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

August 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

By:

3 stories

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

By:

Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.

Riding The Iron Rooster by Paul Theroux

Riding The Iron Rooster

By:

Paul Theroux (author of The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Old Patagonian Express), takes to the rails again with this account of his epic trip.

August 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dive Bomber

Dive Bomber

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

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: U.S. Gold, Gremlin Graphics

Downhill Challenge

Downhill Challenge

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga 500/600 (OCS/ECS), Apple IIGS, IBM PC (DOS), Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Loriciel, Brøderbund

Goal!

Goal!

Platform: NES Game Boy

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Jaleco

King of Kings

King of Kings

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Turn-based strategy wargame

Publisher: Namco

Amadeus Revenge

Amadeus Revenge

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Systems Editoriale s.r.l.

history

Who was the US President on August 31, 1988?

On August 31, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1988?

On August 31, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1988?

On August 31, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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 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.

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