Thursday October 06, 1988: on this day

October 06, 1988 was the 280th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 06, 1988, who was born and died on October 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Bites by Def Leppard), movies (e.g. The Accused, directed by Jonathan Kaplan), TV series (e.g. Starting From Scratch) books and videogames back then.

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

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was October 06, 1988?


October 06, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 280th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 06, 1988 can also be written as 10/6/1988 in the US and as 6/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 06, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

history

October 06, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 06, 1988:

  • Oakland athletics sweep boston red sox in four games for american league pennant.

LIFE Magazine

zodiac

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


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 06, 1988! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

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

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

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

see horoscope and birth chart for October 06, 1988
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

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


Moon phase

8%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 05:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1988.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on October 06, 1988

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!

This day in 30 sec.

birthday

Who was born on October 06, 1988?


Famous people born on October 06, 1988:

  • Maki Horikita
    Maki Horikita

    Japanese actress and model.

  • Starling Marte

    Starling Marte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball.

  • Trey Edward Shults

    American film director.

  • Kat Sketch

    Youtube star.

  • Matan Roditi
  • Takumi Shimohira
  • Viktor Vasin
  • Corin Henry
  • Johnstone Kibet
  • Prince Ofori
  • Samson Kayode Olaleye
  • Gerald Phiri
  • Andrew Quarless
  • Daniel Cardoso
  • Kim René Elverum Sorsell
  • Ulrik Flo
  • KSHMR
  • Sitare Akbaş

Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Ioan Gruffudd
    Ioan Gruffudd

    Ioan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • Amy Jo Johnson
    Amy Jo Johnson

    Amy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...

  • Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue

    Elisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...

  • Bruno Cremer
    Bruno Cremer

    French comedian, actor and comedian.

  • Britt Ekland
    Britt Ekland

    Swedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.

  • Jeremy Sisto
    Jeremy Sisto

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

  • Melvyn Bragg
    Melvyn Bragg

    British journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.

  • Janet Gaynor
    Janet Gaynor

    American actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937).

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 6th

birthday

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


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 22 days old,

or 1851 weeks

or 12957 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 06, 1988?

There are 192 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on October 06, 1988:

  • Salvatore Pennisi
  • Loïs Wilson

What famous deaths happened on October 6th?

Famous deaths on October 6th:

  • Bette Davis
    Bette Davis

    American actress.

  • Bill O'Reilly
    Bill O'Reilly

    American journalist, tv and radio personality.

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott

    Actor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.

  • Diane Cilento
    Diane Cilento

    Queensland, australia -- actress.

  • Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques

    British comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.

  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.

  • Dennis Price
    Dennis Price

    Twyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).

  • Richard Farnsworth
    Richard Farnsworth

    Los angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).

  • Ted Bessell
    Ted Bessell

    Actor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.

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

holidays

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


Holidays on October 06, 1988:

  • Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
  • Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
  • U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
  • Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
  • Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
  • French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
vinyl songs

October 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 06, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Love Bites youtube
  2. - Red Red Wine '88
  3. - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
  4. - Don't Be Cruel
  5. - One Good Woman

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Moment In Time
  2. - Desire
  3. - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
  4. - Orinoco Flow
  5. - Don't Worry, Be Happy

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Addicted To You
  2. - My Prerogative youtube
  3. - 2 A.M.
  4. - Nothing Can Come Between Us
  5. - The Way You Love Me

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - MARIA
  2. - YA NO
  3. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
  4. - QUE SERA
  5. - Es un alma en pena

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was October 06, 1988 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

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

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

The Accused

The Accused

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan

Starring: Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi

Country: United States of America

Another Woman

Another Woman

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner

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

Purgatory

Purgatory

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ami Artzi

Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

The Munsters Today

The Munsters Today

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

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

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

Senatorial Privilege by Leo Damore

Senatorial Privilege

By:

Two decades have passed since Senator Edward Kennedy's car plunged off Chappaquidick's Dike Bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

By:

Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.

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.

The Aviators by W. E. B. Griffin

The Aviators

By:

It is 1964. It is 1964. The Vietnam War has escalated, with its new style and battle demanding new tactics and weapons, as well as men who can use them.

The Silence Of The Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Silence Of The Lambs

By:

Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, is assigned a task as part of the hunt for "Buffalo Bill", a serial killer. For this assignment, she must visit a man in a high-security prison.

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

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

Arcade Volleyball

Arcade Volleyball

Platform: Commodore 64, Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: COMPUTE! Publications, Inc.

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Inside Outing

Inside Outing

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: NA Epyx; EU The Edge Software

Black Lamp

Black Lamp

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

Genre: platform

Publisher: Firebird Software

Hoppin' Mad

Hoppin' Mad

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Elite Systems

history

Who was the US President on October 06, 1988?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 06, 1988?

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

history

What is special about October 6th?

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

  • 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),

Find out more about October 6th

history

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

Do you remember 1988? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

What was the calendar for October 1988?

October 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1988 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 6, 1988