March 16, 1988, was a Wednesday. It was 36 years, 8 months, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.
Notable events that occurred on March 16, 1988:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on March 16, 1988:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "Good Morning, Vietnam" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 13,399 days ago. Approximately 447 months have passed. It was the 76th day of 1988, in week 11. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 36 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1988 had 366 days because it was a leap year. We have gone through approximately 149 seasons of weather since this date.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Wednesday, March 16, 1988. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
Spring is creeping in, and the evenings are starting to get brighter. St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow, so many people are making plans to attend their local parade or visit a bar. In America, the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Should Be So Lucky" by Kylie Minogue is the number-one song in the UK.
Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Good Morning, Vietnam is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing sweater dresses, short skirts, small shoulder pads, animal print, long full wool coats, and bulky sweaters. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, sweatshirts, Nike Air Jordan shoes, and denim.
It's 1988, so the airwaves are being dominated by music artists such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, the Pet Shop Boys, Belinda Carlisle and Rick Astley. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Judith Barsi, Anne Ramsey, Roy Orbison, and Sugar Ray Robinson would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Miami Vice", "Moonlighting", "MacGyver", and "Full House".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Missile Command", "Double Dragon", "Punch-Out!!", and "Mega Man". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Flintstone Kids", "Fireman Sam", "The World of David the Gnome", and "The Wonder Years". Popular toys at the moment include Garbage Pail Kids (trading cards), the Nintendo Entertainment System, Laser Tag, and Popples.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 16, 1988.
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Notable events that happened close to March 16, 1988.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on March 16, 1988:
1988 saw the introduction of cars such as the Buick Reatta, the Ford Probe, the Opel Vectra, the Honda Concerto, the Audi V8, and the Volkswagen Passat B3.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1988:
Toys and games that were popular in 1988:
Popular video games that people were playing in March 1988.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1988.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out March 16, 1994, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 16.
First Lady of the United States Deceased
Born on March 16, 1912
She turned 76 on this day in 1988.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on March 16, 1988.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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