Tuesday December 06, 1988: on this day

December 06, 1988 was the 341st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 06, 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 December 06, 1988, who was born and died on December 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Look Away by Chicago), movies (e.g. Rain Man, directed by Barry Levinson), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 6th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 1988?


December 06, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 341st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1988 can also be written as 12/6/1988 in the US and as 6/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

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December 06, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 1988:

  • Agnes neil williams purchases baltimore orioles for $70 million eli jacobs becomes ceo of baltimore orioles
  • Sts-27 atlantis lands in california after secret mission
  • Milwaukee bucks win their 1,000th nba game (second fastest).
  • Nelson mandela is transferred to victor vester prison, capetown, south africa.
  • Yasser arafat meets prominent american jews in stockholm, sweden.
  • Merv hughes takes 13 wickets versus west indies at the waca but australia lose.
  • The australian capital territory is granted self-government.

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December 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 02:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1988.

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Who was born on December 06, 1988?


Famous people born on December 06, 1988:

  • Laurent Bourgeois
    Laurent Bourgeois

    Dancer.

  • Ravindra Jadeja

    Indian cricketer known for his all-round skills in the sport.

  • Sandra Nurmsalu

    Estonian singer and violinist (urban symphony).

  • Adam Eaton

    American baseball player.

  • Nils Petersen

    German footballer.

  • Nobunaga Shimazaki

    Japanese voice actor.

  • Sabrina Ouazani
    Sabrina Ouazani
  • Laurent Bourgeois (Les Twins)
  • Katie O'Donnell
  • Wally Dia
  • Baki Çiftçi
  • Christian Dorda
  • Anatoly Bose
  • Les Twins
  • Nathan Mitchell

Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

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December 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 23 days old,

or 1842 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12897 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 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 December 06, 1988?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 06, 1988.

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December 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 1988:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Bill Harris

    Us guitarist, clovers - love potion no 9"), has died at the age of 63.

  • Timothy Patrick Murphy

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

  • Rastus Morton

    Renowned novelist known for his vivid storytelling.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 6th

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December 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 1988:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look Away youtube
  2. - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
  3. - How Can I Fall?
  4. - I Don't Want Your Love
  5. - Giving You The Best That I Got

December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mistletoe And Wine
  2. - Especially For You
  3. - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
  4. - Suddenly
  5. - First Time

December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1988 was Dial My Heart by The Boys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dial My Heart
  2. - Everything I Miss At Home
  3. - I Missed
  4. - You Make Me Work
  5. - Tumblin' Down

December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 06, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 06, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
  5. - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR

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December 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rain Man

Rain Man

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen

Country: United States of America

Dangerous Liaisons

Dangerous Liaisons

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz

Country: United States of America

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Frank Oz

Starring: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers

Country: United States of America

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans

Starring: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Steve James

Grandmother's House

Grandmother's House

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Peter Rader

Starring: Eric Foster, Kim Valentine, Len Lesser, Ida Lee

December 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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:

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

December 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Final Flight by Stephen Coonts

Final Flight

By:

The supercarrier USS United States is set to host the most dangerous and deadly terrorist plot ever.

Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler

Breathing Lessons

By:

Maggie and Ira Moran are married for 28 years. It shows in their quarrels and in their routines. But it also shows in their ability to love each other's eccentricities.

Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

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This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

By:

Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

December 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 06, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Katakis

Katakis

Platform: Amiga Commodore 64 iOS (ZX Spectrum Collection)

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Rainbow Arts

Cabal

Cabal

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum, DOS, NES

Genre: Cabal shooter

Publisher: Taito Fabtek

Dark Side

Dark Side

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

Genre: First person shooter

Publisher: Incentive Software

The Colony

The Colony

Platform: Macintosh, DOS, Amiga

Genre: First-person shooter, Adventure, Puzzle

Publisher: Mindscape

Blaster Master

Blaster Master

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Run and gun

Publisher: Sunsoft

history

Who was the US President on December 06, 1988?

On December 06, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1988?

On December 06, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 1988?

On December 06, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of December. 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 December 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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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 December 1988?

December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1988 calendar looked like.

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