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March 13, 1988 was the 73rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is March 13, 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 13, 1988, who was born and died on March 13, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 13, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley), movies (e.g. Dominick and Eugene, directed by Robert M. Young), 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 13th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 13, 1988?
- March 13, 1988: What happened on that day?
- March 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 13, 1988?
- March 13, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- March 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- March 13, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 13, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 13, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 13, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 13, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on March 13, 1988?
What day of the week was March 13, 1988?
March 13, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 13, 1988 can also be written as 3/13/1988 in the US and as 13/3/1988 in UK and Europe.
March 13, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 13, 1988:
- 14th people's choice awards: fatal attraction, bill cosby win.
- The seikan tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world with an undersea segment, opens between aomori and hakodate, japan.
- The halabja poison gas attack is carried out by iraqi government forces.
- First republicbank of texas fails and enters fdic receivership, the largest fdic assisted bank failure in history.
- Iran-contra affair: lieutenant colonel oliver north and vice admiral john poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the united states.
- Milltown cemetery attack: during the funeral of three provisional ira members in milltown cemetery in belfast, northern ireland, ulster defence association (uda) member michael stone attacked the crowd with grenades and pistols, killing three and wounding over sixty. they were murdered because they were likely to be catholics.
- A colombian boeing 727 jetliner, avianca flight 410, crashes into the side of the mountains near the venezuelan border, killing 143.
- Eritrean war of independence – battle of afabet: the nadew command, an ethiopian army corps in eritrea, is attacked on 3 sides by military units of the eritrean people's liberation front (eplf).
March 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 13, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 13th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 13, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 13, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 01:51 pm.
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 13, 1988?
Famous people born on March 13, 1988:
- Dedrick Epps
Dedrick Epps was a professional football player who played in the NFL.
- Evagelia Papachristou
Greek triple jumper who competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Furdjel Narsingh
Dutch footballer.
- Dani Rivas
Spanish motorcycle racer (d.2015).
- Olga Gori
- Ousman Krubally
- Dominik Landertinger
- Giorgia Apollonio
- Alessandro Politi
- Gabriele Rossi
- Brad Sorensen
- Bryan Nauleau
- Bartosz Bochno
- Gastón Díaz
- Raúl Fernández-Cavada Mateos
Whose famous birthday is on March 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 13th:
![Kaya Scodelario]()
Kaya ScodelarioKaya scodelario is a british tv actress known for her role as effy stonem in the tv series skins.
![Pascal Légitimus]()
Pascal LégitimusFrench comedian and actor.
![Pierre Niney]()
Pierre NineyFrench stage and film actor, member of the coma(c)die-franassaise.
![Deborah Raffin]()
Deborah RaffinAmerican actress and producer (d.2012).
![Julia Migenes]()
Julia MigenesAmerican actresses and sopranos.
![Joseph Mascolo]()
Joseph MascoloAmerican actor.
![April Matson]()
April MatsonAmerican singer and actress.
![Tim Story]()
Tim StoryAmerican producer and director.
![Lucy Fry]()
Lucy FryTv actress.
![Emile Hirsch]()
Emile HirschEmile hirsch is an american actor known for his roles in films such as into the wild and the girl next door.
March 13, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 1 month old,
or 433 months and 6 days old,
or 1883 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13186 days old,
if you were born on March 13, 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 13, 1988?
There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 13th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1988.
March 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 13, 1988:
- John Holmes
American porno star, who boasted once of having had sex with over 14,000 women and claimed to have 13 qualifications.
- Olive Carey
Actress (affairs with a stranger), dead at 92.
- Cees Groot
- Steno
- Battista Falchi
- Stig Kanger
- Xavier Saint-Macary
- Mario Bergonzini
- Patesko
- Dino Bovoli
What famous deaths happened on March 13th?
Famous deaths on March 13th:
![William Hurt]()
William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
![Maureen Stapleton]()
Maureen StapletonAmerican actress with a talent for comedy.
![Betsy Blair]()
Betsy BlairAmerican actress on stage and film, (born in 1923).
![Clarence Darrow]()
Clarence DarrowAmerican lawyer, best known for his "scopes trial" in 1925, where he defended william jennings bryan.
![Lucille Ricksen]()
Lucille RicksenAmerican actress (born in 1909).
- Susan B. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
- Breeonna Taylor
African American emergency room technician who became a symbol of police brutality and racial injustice.
- Ivo Andric
Nobel Prize-winning Yugoslav novelist known for works like 'The Bridge on the Drina'.
- Kassian
Early Christian saint and martyr known for his piety and miracles.
- Andric Ivo
Yugoslav novelist and politician who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
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March 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 13, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1988 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- George Michael - Father Figure
- Patrick Swayze - She's Like The Wind
- Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Rick Astley - Together Forever
- Vanessa Paradis - Joe Le Taxi
- Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1988 was Fishnet by Morris Day, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 13, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Morris Day - Fishnet
- Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle - Never Knew Love Like This
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Stevie Wonder - You Will Know
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Thinking Of You
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 13, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
March 13, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 7th and March 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Jose Feliciano/Pandora - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
March 13, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 13, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Dominick and Eugene
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Robert M. Young
Starring: Tom Hulce, Ray Liotta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert Levine
Tiger on Beat
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Chia-Liang Liu
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Nina Li Chi, Conan Lee, Norman Chu
The Milagro Beanfield War
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Robert Redford
Starring: Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sônia Braga, Julie Carmen
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
March 13, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 13, 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 13, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 13, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mongoose R.I.P.
By: William F. Buckley Jr
Kennedy administration plans to end Fidel Castro's reign, and Blackford Oakes, CIA operative, becomes the point man for secret maneuverings.
Presumed Innocent
By: Scott Turow
PRESUMED INCIDENT is a suspenseful, compelling novel that has been hailed as one of the best in decades. It brings to life the worst nightmare of a citizen who faces incarceration for the most horrific of crimes.
Hot Money
By: Dick Francis
Dick Francis, the great English storyteller, has created a classic mystery. Malcolm Pembroke wasn't able to get rich by making enemies. Not least, among those he was closest to.
Winters' Tales
By: Jonathan Winters
We are treated to a hilarious tour through the creative mind of one of the most influential comic minds of our time. Intimate, intimate, and touching memories of childhood pains are included alongside the humor.
Lightning
By: Dean R. Koontz
On the night Laura Shane was birthed, a storm struck and people will remember the strange weather for many years.
March 13, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 13, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Beyond the Ice Palace
Chopper I
Draconus
Chase H.Q.
Dark Side
Who was the US President on March 13, 1988?
On March 13, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 13, 1988?
On March 13, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 13, 1988?
On March 13, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 13th?
March 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: according to the sohr, russian air strikes and syrian government shelling have occurred in idlib province. this was the first such raids after a september truce agreement. at least 15 civilians were killed, including eight children, and around 60 others were injured.
- 2018 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. maoists set fire to a mine-protected vehicle belonging to crpf personnel.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: at least one person dies and eight others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a bus carrying kabul government employees.
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.
