Wednesday August 10, 1988: on this day

August 10, 1988 was the 223rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 10, 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 10, 1988, who was born and died on August 10, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Crossing Delancey, directed by Joan Micklin Silver), TV series (e.g. Luv Kush) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 10th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 10, 1988?


August 10, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 10, 1988 can also be written as 8/10/1988 in the US and as 10/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 10, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 10, 1988:

  • Matt biondi swims world record 100m free style
  • Rodrigo borja installed as president of ecuador
  • Japanese american internment: u.s. president ronald reagan signs the civil liberties act of 1988, providing $20,000 payments to japanese americans who were either interned in or relocated by the united states during world war ii.

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August 10, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 10, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 10, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 10, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 07:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.

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Who was born on August 10, 1988?


Famous people born on August 10, 1988:

  • Estephani Gutiérrez Gómez

    Estephani Gutiérrez Gómez is a Mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas and films.

  • Zakarie Khelifi

    Zakarie Khelifi is a Tunisian journalist and media analyst who has reported on political and social developments in the region.

  • Leo Santa Cruz

    Mexican boxer known for his multiple world championships in different weight classes.

  • Julia Melim

    Brazilian actress.

  • Gianluca Nicco

    Italian footballer.

  • Dylan Ferguson

    He is an american olympic athlete and was selected to represent the usa in the ski team at the 2010 winter olympics in vancouver.

  • Francesco Acerbi

    Italian footballer.

  • Erkand Qerimaj
  • Daniele Sciaudone
  • Joe Willis
  • Priscila Daroit
  • Stef Nijland
  • Mateo Bertoša
  • Erik Cummins
  • Aleksandar Gojković
  • Sergej Irtuganov
  • James Charles Mack
  • James O'Shea

Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:

  • Mahesh Babu
    Mahesh Babu

    Mahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.

  • Justin Theroux
    Justin Theroux

    Justin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...

  • Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas

    He was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.

  • Norma Shearer
    Norma Shearer

    Norma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Rosanna Arquette
    Rosanna Arquette

    American actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.

  • Angie Harmon
    Angie Harmon

    Angie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.

  • Devon Aoki
    Devon Aoki

    Devon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.

  • Eddie Fisher
    Eddie Fisher

    American crooner from the 1950's.

  • Rhonda Fleming
    Rhonda Fleming

    American actress.

  • Diane Venora
    Diane Venora

    American actress.

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August 10, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 13 days old,

or 1862 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13040 days old,

if you were born on August 10, 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 10, 1988?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 10, 1988.

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August 10, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 10, 1988:

  • Adela Rogers St. Johns

    Adela Rogers St. Johns was a prominent American journalist known for her work in the early 20th century.

  • Arias Arnulfo

    At 86, the three-time president of panama dies.

  • Guido Mannari
  • Havzi Nela
  • Arnulfo Arias
  • Aleksander Margiste
  • Enzo Beneo
  • Paul Lodewijkx
  • Arnulfo Arias Madrid

What famous deaths happened on August 10th?

Famous deaths on August 10th:

  • Isaac Hayes
    Isaac Hayes

    American singer, composer and black performer.

  • Raquel Torres
    Raquel Torres

    Raquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.

  • Dick Foran
    Dick Foran

    Flemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).

  • Rex Cherryman
    Rex Cherryman

    American actor (born 1897).

  • Laylin Olsen

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Zema Williams

    Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.

  • Sayeed Abubakar

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Alleta Jacobs

    Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.

  • Lysbeth de Vos

    Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 10th

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August 10, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 10, 1988:

  • Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
  • Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
  • Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
  • St. Deusdedit
  • Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
  • St. Blaan
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August 10, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 10, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 8th and August 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 10, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 10, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Hands To Heaven
  3. - Make Me Lose Control
  4. - Sign Your Name
  5. - 1-2-3

August 10, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 10, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 10, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 10, 1988 was Off On Your Own (Girl) by Al B. Sure!, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 10, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Off On Your Own (Girl)
  2. - Mamacita
  3. - Loosey's Rap
  4. - Groove Me
  5. - Sign Your Name

August 10, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 10, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 8th and August 14th.

August 10, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 10, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 8th and August 14th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - MARIA
  5. - SUENO CONTIGO

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August 10, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 10, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Crossing Delancey

Crossing Delancey

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Joan Micklin Silver

Starring: Amy Irving, Peter Riegert, Reizl Bozyk, Jeroen Krabbé

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

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

The Last Temptation of Christ

The Last Temptation of Christ

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel, Barbara Hershey, Paul Greco

Country: United States of America

August 10, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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:

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 10, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 10, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Doctors by Erich Segal

Doctors

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Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His

Libra by Don DeLillo

Libra

By:

Don DeLillo's powerful and convincing fiction on John F. Kennedy's assassination traces Lee Harvey Oswald’s journey from troubled teenager into a man of precarious security.

Picasso by Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington

Picasso

By:

[AudiobookCASSETTE Library Edition in vinyl box.] [Read by Nadia May] This iconic biography breaks through the barriers of legend to reveal the true story of a man who possessed burning passions.

Capote by Gerald Clarke

Capote

By:

Truman Capote, an American original, was a brilliant and almost unmatched stylist. While still a literary star, his short stories made him a literary superstar.

A Trail Of Memories by Angelique L'Amour

A Trail Of Memories

By:

Generations of readers have shared their favourite passages from Louis L'Amour short stories and novels for decades: with their families, their neighbors, and their employees.

August 10, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 10, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Düx

Dynamite Düx

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Sega Master System, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Last Armageddon

Last Armageddon

Platform: NEC PC-8801 MSX Sharp X68000 PC Engine CD-ROM²[3] Family Computer[1] DOS FM Towns

Genre: Role-playing game[1]

Publisher: Yutaka[1] (Famicom)

Ebonstar

Ebonstar

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: MicroIllusions

Kuri Kinton

Kuri Kinton

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Taito

Demon's Winter

Demon's Winter

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on August 10, 1988?

On August 10, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1988?

On August 10, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 10, 1988?

On August 10, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 10th?

August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
  • 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.

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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.

Discover how August 1988 calendar looked like.

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