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April 17, 1988 was the 108th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1988, who was born and died on April 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean), movies (e.g. Permanent Record, directed by Marisa Silver), 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 April 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 17, 1988?
- April 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 17, 1988?
- April 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 17, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on April 17, 1988?
What day of the week was April 17, 1988?
April 17, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 108th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1988 can also be written as 4/17/1988 in the US and as 17/4/1988 in UK and Europe.
April 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1988:
- Nancy lopez wins lpga ai star / centinela hospital golf classic
- Ethiopian belayneh densimo runs world record marathon (2:06:50).
April 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 17th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 06:31 am and setting at 10:43 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on May 01, 1988.
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Who was born on April 17, 1988?
Famous people born on April 17, 1988:
- Briseidy Ramirez
Known for capturing raw emotions in black and white photography.
- Cono McGregor
Talented boxer with a powerful punch and impressive record.
- Amahri Spievey
Former NFL cornerback known for his time with the Detroit Lions.
- Takahiro Moriuchi
Japanese singer-songwriter (one ok rock and news).
- Eliza Doolittle
Pop singer.
- Andy Mineo
Musician.
- Marco Pozzi
- Andrėj Aramnaŭ
- Ivan Markelov
- Tiyani Mabunda
- Faysal Ahmed
- Luca Giacón
- Dane Massey
- Francesco Migliore
- Raúl Olivares
Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:
![Victoria Beckham]()
Victoria BeckhamPosh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.
![Sean Bean]()
Sean BeanSean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.
![Roddy Piper]()
Roddy PiperRoddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.
![William Holden]()
William HoldenWilliam holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.
![Jennifer Garner]()
Jennifer GarnerAmerican actress and film producer.
![Olivia Hussey]()
Olivia HusseyArgentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.
![Rooney Mara]()
Rooney MaraRooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.
![James Last]()
James LastGerman musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.
![Adam McKay]()
Adam McKayAdam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.
![Nicholas D'Agosto]()
Nicholas D'AgostoAmerican film and television actor.
April 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 11 months old,
or 431 months and 30 days old,
or 1878 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13148 days old,
if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1988?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1988.
April 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1988:
![Eva Novak]()
Eva NovakActress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.
- Louise Nevelson
American abstract artist and sculptor, ukranian-born.
- Renzo Rosati
- Toni Frissell
- Anthony Gaggi
- Giulietta De Riso
- Piero Magni
- Daniel Rapant
- Carlotta Corpron
What famous deaths happened on April 17th?
Famous deaths on April 17th:
![Deanna Durbin]()
Deanna DurbinAmerican actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.
![Kitty Carlisle]()
Kitty CarlisleAmerican actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).
![Doris Roberts]()
Doris RobertsAmerican actress (b. 1925).
![Michael Sarrazin]()
Michael SarrazinMichael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.
- Benjerman Franklin
Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.
- Gabriel García Márquez
Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...
- Axiel Márquez
Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...
- Jesua Garcia
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Gabrella Marquez
Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...
- Biju Patnaik
Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...
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April 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 17, 1988:
- Pope Anicetus (died 166)
- Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)
Saints celebrated on April 17, 1988:
- Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
- Saint Landricus
- Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
April 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 11th and April 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- INXS - Devil Inside
- Whitney Houston - Where Do Broken Hearts Go
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
April 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1988 was Heart by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 11th and April 17th. 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
April 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1988 was Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- E.U. - Da'Butt (From The Film "School Daze")
- Teena Marie - Ooo La La La
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Lovin' On Next To Nothin'
- Levert - Sweet Sensation
April 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 17, 1988 was DEBO HACERLO by Juan Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 11th and April 17th.
April 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 11th and April 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Los Bukis - Y AHORA TE VAS
- Chayanne - PELIGRO DE AMOR
- Roberto Carlos - AMOR PERFECTO
April 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Permanent Record
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marisa Silver
Starring: Alan Boyce, Keanu Reeves, Pamela Gidley, Michael Elgart
Stormy Monday
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Mike Figgis
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, Sting, Sean Bean
Backfire
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Gilbert Cates
Starring: Karen Allen, Keith Carradine, Jeff Fahey, Bernie Casey
The Blue Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Lafia
Starring: Dylan McDermott, Jessica Harper, James Russo, Pamela Gidley
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
April 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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
April 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Inheritance
By: Judith Michael
This story is about a family fighting for an orphan, and a woman's struggle to recover her reputation. The family patriarch is a household help to the Salingers.
Kaleidoscope
By: Danielle Steel
A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers
By: Paul Kennedy
The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."
The Icarus Agenda
By: Robert Ludlum
Evan Kendrick, a Colorado congressman, is trying to keep his term quiet when a political mole uncovers his deepest secrets: Kendrick was an anonymous hero who liberated hostages from terrorists in Arab countries at the American Embassy in Masqat and …
April 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Armalyte
Dynamite Düx
Chase H.Q.
Apache 3
Battle Chess
Who was the US President on April 17, 1988?
On April 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1988?
On April 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 17, 1988?
On April 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 17th?
April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
- 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
- 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.
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 April 1988?
April 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
