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August 21, 1988 was the 234th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 1988, who was born and died on August 21, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Betrayed, directed by Costa-Gavras), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 1988?
- August 21, 1988: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 1988?
- August 21, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 1988?
What day of the week was August 21, 1988?
August 21, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 234th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1988 can also be written as 8/21/1988 in the US and as 21/8/1988 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1988:
- Cease fire between iran and iraq takes effect after 8 years of war
- Juli inkster wins lpga atlantic city golf classic
- Yordanka donkova runs world record 100 m hurdles
- Major earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hits the nepal-india border. estimated 1,004 people killed and more than 16,000 injured
August 21, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 12:07 am.
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 21, 1988?
Famous people born on August 21, 1988:
- Robert Lewandowski
Polish football player who plays for bayern munich and is the national team captain.
- Nora Lum
Nora Lum, known professionally as Awkwafina, is an American rapper, actress, and television personality.
- Calena Vega
Calena Vega is a Mexican-American actress known for her roles in television shows and films.
- Kacey Musgraves
American singer-songwriter and guitarist.
- Whitney Sloan
English actress.
- Louise Setara
English singer-songwriter.
- Reina Scully
Youtube star.
- Paris Bennett
American singer and finalist in american idol (season 5).
- Victoria Baker-Harber
Reality star.
- Pingping He
- Yoel Rodríguez
- Bruno Gabriel Soares
- Ben Tate
- Roksana Zasina
- Nemanja Zlatković
- Gaetano Berardi
- Martin Christiansen
- Ivan Fatić
- Ioan Hora
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 29 days old,
or 1860 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13025 days old,
if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1988?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1988.
August 21, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 1988:
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Teodoro de Villa Diaz
Filipino singer and guitarist (the dawn), (d. 1988).
- Teddy Diaz
Filipino rock guitarist (the dawn), (born 1963).
- Lilia d'Albore
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Javani Chandrasekhar
Javani Chandrasekhar was an Indian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of stellar structure and evolution.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Yury Nikulin
Renowned Soviet and Russian actor, circus performer, and comedian.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 1988:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 1988:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- George Michael - Monkey
- Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- BVSMP - I Need You
- Kim Wilde - You Came
- Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try
August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1988 was Loosey's Rap by Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Troop - Mamacita
August 21, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
August 21, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
- Marisela - YA NO
- Franco - MARIA
August 21, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Betrayed
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Costa-Gavras
Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair
Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Michael A. Simpson
Starring: Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, Tony Higgins, Valerie Hartman
Hero and the Terror
Release year: 1988
Directed by: William Tannen
Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran
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
August 21, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
Brainstorm
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
August 21, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Picasso
By: Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington
[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.
Firefighters
By: Dennis Smith
A remarkable journey through the everyday lives of those who risk their lives to save lives.
A Thief Of Time
By: Tony Hillerman
A prominent anthropologist disappears in a moonlit Indian ruin, where "thieves" of time ravage sacred ground for the sake of profit. He is on the brink of making an historic discovery that will change the course of history.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
Riding The Iron Rooster
By: Paul Theroux
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 21, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Donald Land
Fire-Brigade The Battle for Kiev - 1943
Denizen
Battlehawks 1942
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Who was the US President on August 21, 1988?
On August 21, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1988?
On August 21, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 1988?
On August 21, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
