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October 07, 1988 was the 281st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 07, 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 07, 1988, who was born and died on October 07, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 07, 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 7th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 07, 1988?
- October 07, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 07, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 07, 1988?
- October 07, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 07, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 07, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 07, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 07, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 07, 1988?
What day of the week was October 07, 1988?
October 07, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 281st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 07, 1988 can also be written as 10/7/1988 in the US and as 7/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 07, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 07, 1988:
- Dallas green replaces lou pinella as new york yankee manager
- Jim fregosi is fired as manager of white sox
- Lou piniella is fired as manager of yankees for 2nd time
- Robin givens files for divorce after 8-month marriage to mike tyson
- Wnbc 660 final transmission, wfan moves from 1050 to 660 andwukq begins on 1050 at 5:30pm
- Latvian flag raised in riga for first time since annexation by ussr.
- A hunter discovers three gray whales trapped under the ice near alaska; the situation becomes a multinational effort to free the whales.
October 07, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th 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.
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October 07, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 7th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 07, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 07, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 07, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:44 am and setting at 05:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1988.
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Who was born on October 07, 1988?
Famous people born on October 07, 1988:
- Diego Costa
Spanish soccer player (pro footballer) who plays for the english club chelsea and spain's national team.
- Stacy DuPree
American musician (eisley).
- Juri Kimura
Japanese journalist and news anchor.
- Diego da Silva Costa
Brazilian footballer.
- Gérard Bauër
French essayist and literary critic who worked for l'echo de paris.
- Lauren Mayberry
Scottish singer-songwriter (chvrches).
- Fiore Manni
- Kazuya Murata
- Issouf Ouattara
- Sergej Savin
- Sandro Sirigu
- Janelle Bekkering
- Tommy Streeter
- Simen Andreas Sveen
- Sebastiaan Verschuren
- Remo Staubli
- Friðrik Dór
- Terrance Ganaway
- Miloš Karišik
Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:
![Sharad Kelkar]()
Sharad KelkarIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.
![Toni Braxton]()
Toni BraxtonToni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.
![Oliver North]()
Oliver NorthAmerican patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Dylan Baker]()
Dylan BakerAmerican character actor.
![Edison Chen]()
Edison ChenHong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Nicole Ari Parker]()
Nicole Ari ParkerAmerican actress.
![Mary Badham]()
Mary BadhamAmerican actress.
![Aaron Ashmore]()
Aaron AshmoreCanadian actor.
October 07, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 6 months old,
or 426 months and 21 days old,
or 1855 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12987 days old,
if you were born on October 07, 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 07, 1988?
There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 07, 1988.
October 07, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 07, 1988:
- Billy Daniels
Jacksonville, florida -- singer ( show).
- Heinrich Maria Janssen
- Stefano Rivetti di Val Cervo
- Sándor Bíró
What famous deaths happened on October 7th?
Famous deaths on October 7th:
![Deryck Guyler]()
Deryck GuylerBritish actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.
- Edgel Allen Poe
Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.
- Alegend Poe
Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
- Boen Poe
Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ovadia Yosef
Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.
- Edgel Poe
Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ahnya Politkovskaya
Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...
- Aidenn Poe
Aidenn Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, best known for his poetry...
- Radclyffe Hall
Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...
- Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...
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October 07, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 07, 1988:
- World Cotton Day
October 07, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 07, 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 07, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 07, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 07, 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:
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Peter Cetera - One Good Woman
October 07, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 07, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 07, 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:
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
- U2 - Desire
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy
October 07, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 07, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 07, 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:
- Levert - Addicted To You
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Teddy Pendergrass - 2 A.M.
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
October 07, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 07, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 07, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 07, 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:
- Franco - MARIA
- Marisela - YA NO
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
October 07, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 07, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Purgatory
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ami Artzi
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce
October 07, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 07, 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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 07, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 07, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
Breathing Lessons
By: Anne Tyler
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.
Landslide
By: Jane Mayer and Doyle McManus
This expose examines the four years of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. It examines internal rivalries and dissension in the White House.
Generation Of Swine
By: Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson, the bestselling author Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, has returned with his second volume of "Gonzo Papers", the legendary Hunter S. Thompson.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
October 07, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 07, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha
Face Off
Hostages
Altered Beast
Who was the US President on October 07, 1988?
On October 07, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1988?
On October 07, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 07, 1988?
On October 07, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 7th?
October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
- 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
- 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.
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 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.
