Famous Birthdays
- Kelly Lee Owens, Welsh electronic musician and composer (Inner Song), born in Rhuddlan, Flintshire, Wales
Rupert Grint (35 years old)
English actor (Harry Potter), born in Harlow, Essex, England
Famous Deaths
- Leonard Frey, American stage and screen actor (Fiddler on the Roof; The Magic Christian), dies of AIDS at 49
- Max Shulman, American author (Dobie Gillis, Tender Trap), dies at 69
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About August 24, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monkey - George Michael
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
