Sunday February 28, 1988: on this day

February 28, 1988 was the 59th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 1988, who was born and died on February 28, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Father Figure by George Michael), movies (e.g. Le petit amour, directed by Agnès Varda), 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 February 28th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1988?


February 28, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1988 can also be written as 2/28/1988 in the US and as 28/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1988: What happened on that day?


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February 28, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 05:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.

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Who was born on February 28, 1988?


Famous people born on February 28, 1988:

  • Reannah Castillo

    Reannah Castillo is a Mexican-American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Nayvee Brown

    Known for her precision and skill on the golf course.

  • Ayriel Takahashi

    Ayriel Takahashi is a successful entrepreneur who has founded a innovative technology company that is disrupting its industry.

  • Chezney Gonzalez

    Chezney Gonzalez is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving small business in the hospitality industry.

  • Markéta Irglová

    Czech actress and guitarist, singer-songwriter.

  • Vinson Cunningham

    Talented writer and critic contributing to major publications.

  • Aroldis Chapman

    Cuban baseball player.

  • Steeve Fankà

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Steeve Gerard Fanka

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Jorge Gastélum

    Mexican footballer.

  • Yevgeni Kabayev

    Russian footballer.

  • Maikol Negro

    Italian footballer.

  • Jonas Elmer
  • João Diogo
  • Lance Laing
  • Jessica McDonald
  • Elisa Silva
  • Gerardo Vonder Putten

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years and 20 days old,

or 432 months and 20 days old,

or 1881 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13169 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 1988?

There are 346 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 28, 1988.

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February 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1988:

  • Mikha'il Nu'ayma
  • Vincenzo Celli
  • Asakazu Nakai

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Thedora Kallikrates

    Renowned poet known for her lyrical verses.

  • Nussen Hoffman

    Renowned painter known for his abstract art.

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1988:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1988:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

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


February 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

February 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - Father Figure youtube
  2. - What Have I Done To Deserve This
  3. - She's Like The Wind
  4. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  5. - Hungry Eyes

February 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - I Should Be So Lucky
  2. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  3. - When Will I Be Famous
  4. - Tell It To My Heart
  5. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube

February 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

  1. - Girlfriend
  2. - You Will Know
  3. - Some Kind Of Lover
  4. - Run To Me
  5. - Never Knew Love Like This

February 28, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

February 28, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

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

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - DEBO HACERLO
  3. - SOY ASI
  4. - Me estoy volviendo loco
  5. - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga

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February 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Le petit amour

Le petit amour

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Agnès Varda

Starring: Jane Birkin, Mathieu Demy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Doillon

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

Picasso Trigger

Picasso Trigger

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Andy Sidaris

Starring: Steve Bond, Dona Speir, Hope Marie Carlton, Harold Diamond

And God Created Woman

And God Created Woman

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Rebecca De Mornay, Vincent Spano, Frank Langella, Donovan Leitch Jr.

February 28, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

February 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory

The Cat Who Came For Christmas

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It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

By:

Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

Chaos by James Gleick

Chaos

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National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.

The Tenants Of Time by Thomas Flanagan

The Tenants Of Time

By:

Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling trilogy about Irish history (which starts with The Year of the French, and ends with The End of the Hunt), is set at the beginning …

February 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abracadabra

Abracadabra

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Proein Soft Line

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Natsume, Milton Bradley

Goal!

Goal!

Platform: NES Game Boy

Genre: Traditional soccer simulation

Publisher: Jaleco

Last Duel

Last Duel

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

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Capcom

Amagon

Amagon

Platform: NES

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: Vic Tokai Corporation[1] American Sammy

history

Who was the US President on February 28, 1988?

On February 28, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1988?

On February 28, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1988?

On February 28, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 1988?

February 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1988 calendar looked like.

Sunday February 28, 1988