Wednesday August 24, 1988: on this day

August 24, 1988 was the 237th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1988, who was born and died on August 24, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Monkey by George Michael), movies (e.g. The Vanishing, directed by George Sluizer), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1988?


August 24, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 237th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1988 can also be written as 8/24/1988 in the US and as 24/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

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August 24, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:13 pm and setting at 03:34 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 24, 1988?


Famous people born on August 24, 1988:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Jeremiah Masoli

    CFL quarterback with a successful career at Oregon.

  • Rosie MacLennan

    Rosie MacLennan is a Canadian trampoline gymnast who won gold at the Olympics.

  • Brad Hunt

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Manu Ma'u

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Maya Yoshida

    Japanese footballer.

  • Hanna Merjos

    Model.

  • Helga Krapf

    German-filipino actress.

  • Liam Trotter
  • Agustina Zerboni
  • Matteo Galvan
  • Maximilian Reinelt
  • Tina Menz
  • Lasha Totadze
  • Andrej Malych
  • Romain Hardy
  • Federico Manea

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

  • Jennifer Lien
    Jennifer Lien

    American producer and actress.

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August 24, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 4 days old,

or 1857 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13000 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1988?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1988.

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August 24, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1988:

  • Max Shulman

    American screenwriter, playwright, and writer.

  • Leonard Frey

    Actor tattoo, magic christian, dies at 49 from aids.

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1988:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 22nd and August 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1988 was Monkey by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Monkey youtube
  2. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  3. - I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love
  4. - Sweet Child O' Mine youtube
  5. - Simply Irresistible

August 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 22nd and August 28th. 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 24, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nice 'N' Slow
  2. - Watching You
  3. - Make It Last Forever
  4. - Loosey's Rap
  5. - Husband

August 24, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 22nd and August 28th.

August 24, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 22nd and August 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - MARIA
  3. - TOCO MADERA
  4. - Es un alma en pena
  5. - YA NO

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August 24, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Vanishing

The Vanishing

Release year: 1988

Directed by: George Sluizer

Starring: Bernard-Pierre Donnadieu, Gene Bervoets, Johanna ter Steege, Gwen Eckhaus

Country: United States of America

Story of Women

Story of Women

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Claude Chabrol

Starring: Isabelle Huppert, François Cluzet, Marie Trintignant, Nils Tavernier

Eight Men Out

Eight Men Out

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Sayles

Starring: John Cusack, Clifton James, Michael Lerner, Christopher Lloyd

Miracle Mile

Miracle Mile

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Steve De Jarnatt

Starring: Anthony Edwards, Mare Winningham, John Agar, Lou Hancock

1969

1969

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ernest Thompson

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Kiefer Sutherland, Bruce Dern, Mariette Hartley

August 24, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

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 24, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Libra by Don DeLillo

Libra

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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.

Shining Through by Susan Isaacs

Shining Through

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It's 1940, and Linda Voss is a legal secretary extraordinaire. John Berringer, her boss and pride of the Ivy League, is all she can think about.

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner

The Duchess Of Windsor by Charles Higham

The Duchess Of Windsor

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"Deeply researched, valuable." The New York Times Book Review: "A shocking surprise. . . stunning . . . Absolutely hypnotic.

A Thief Of Time by Tony Hillerman

A Thief Of Time

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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.

August 24, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chopper I

Chopper I

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: SNK

Armalyte

Armalyte

Platform: C64 Amiga Atari ST

Genre: Shoot'em up

Publisher: Thalamus Ltd

F-16 Combat Pilot

F-16 Combat Pilot

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Digital Integration Action Sixteen Premier (Budget) Electronic Arts (DOS)

Black Lamp

Black Lamp

Platform: Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: platform

Publisher: Firebird Software

The Legendary Axe

The Legendary Axe

Platform: TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Platform

Publisher: JP Victor Interactive Software; NA NEC

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1988?

On August 24, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1988?

On August 24, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1988?

On August 24, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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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