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March 31, 1988 was the 91st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 31, 1988, who was born and died on March 31, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Above the Law, directed by Andrew Davis), 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 March 31st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1988?
- March 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1988?
- March 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1988?
What day of the week was March 31, 1988?
March 31, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 91st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1988 can also be written as 3/31/1988 in the US and as 31/3/1988 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 31, 1988:
- Pulitzer prize awarded to toni morrison for beloved
- New york islanders celebrate denis potvin night.
- Last east limburg coal mine closes in gent, belgium.
March 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
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March 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:52 pm and setting at 05:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1988.
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Who was born on March 31, 1988?
Famous people born on March 31, 1988:
- Hogan Ephraim
English footballer.
- Elaina Meyers
Renowned software engineer known for her contributions to artificial intelligence.
- Dorin Dickerson
American football player.
- DeAndre Liggins
American basketball player.
- Conrad Sewell
Australian singer and songwriter.
- Louis van der Westhuizen
Namibian cricketer.
- Thomas De Corte
Belgian footballer.
- Tom McDonnell
American family of fame, britt ekland's son and james mcdonnell's musician husband, also known as slim jim phantom, a former member the rock...
- Tom Scobbie
- Ernest Sowah
- Nicolás Aguirre
- Keisha White
- Jonathan Sabbatini
- Fabian Stoller
- Nuno Borges
- Ante Brkić
- Antonio Fent
- Karl Klug
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
March 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years and 19 days old,
or 432 months and 19 days old,
or 1881 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13168 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 31, 1988?
There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 31, 1988.
March 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1988:
- William McMahon
Australian lawyer and politician, 20th prime minister of australia (d. 1988).
- Talib Rasul Hakim
Composer dies at 48.
- Pierangelo Civera
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1988:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1988:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 28th and April 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1988 was Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.
March 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- Debbie Gibson - Out Of The Blue
- Keith Sweat - I Want Her
March 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.
March 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pet Shop Boys - Heart
- Bros - Drop The Boy
- Climie Fisher - Love Changes (Everything)
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Tiffany - Could've Been
March 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1988 was Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.
March 31, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
- Tony Terry - Lovey Dovey
- Morris Day - Fishnet
March 31, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 31, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 28th and April 3rd.
March 31, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 28th and April 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Jose Feliciano/Pandora - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
- Maria Conchita Alonso - Y es que llegaste tu
March 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Above the Law
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Andrew Davis
Starring: Steven Seagal, Pam Grier, Henry Silva, Ron Dean
Country: United States of America
Consuming Passions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Giles Foster
Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Vanessa Redgrave, Tyler Butterworth, Freddie Jones
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Delta Force Commando
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Pierluigi Ciriaci
Starring: Brett Baxter Clark, Fred Williamson, Mark Gregory, Bo Svenson
March 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache
Release year: 1988
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
March 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Patriot Games
By: Tom Clancy
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.
Detour
By: Cheryl Crane with Cliff Jahr
Detour – A Hollywood Tragedy: My life with Lana Turner, my Mother
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
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
March 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 31, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gradius II
Lancelot
Amadeus Revenge
Amiga Soccer
F-19 Stealth Fighter
Who was the US President on March 31, 1988?
On March 31, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1988?
On March 31, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1988?
On March 31, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1988?
March 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
