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About December 8th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Famous vocalist Roy Orbison dies of a heart attack
- Day of the week: December 8th, 1988 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jim Morrison, Nicki Minaj
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Look Away by Chicago
- #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Rain Man directed by Barry Levinson
More about December 8th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 08, 1988?
- December 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 08, 1988?
- December 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 08, 1988?
What day of the week was December 08, 1988?
December 08, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 08, 1988 can also be written as 12/8/1988 in the US and as 8/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 08, 1988:
- Famous vocalist roy orbison dies of a heart attack
- A united states air force a-10 thunderbolt ii crashes into an apartment complex in remscheid, germany, killing five people and injuring 50 others.
December 08, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 04:33 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 08, 1988?
Famous people born on December 08, 1988:
- Keelan Harvick
Successful entrepreneur known for founding multiple tech startups.
- Rito Martinez
Olympic gold medalist known for breaking world records in freestyle events.
- Sincere Brown
Sincere Brown was a record-breaking track and field athlete who dominated the sprinting events with his speed.
- Pee Wee
World music singer.
Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:
![Jim Morrison]()
Jim MorrisonAmerican singer, songwriter and poet.
![Nicki Minaj]()
Nicki MinajRapper.
![Maximilian Schell]()
Maximilian SchellMaximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...
![Ian Somerhalder]()
Ian SomerhalderAmerican actor, model, and director.
![Kim Basinger]()
Kim BasingerAmerican actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.
![Teri Hatcher]()
Teri HatcherAmerican actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.
![David Carradine]()
David CarradineAmerican actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.
![Francis Huster]()
Francis HusterFrench film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.
![AnnaSophia Robb]()
AnnaSophia RobbAmerican singer and actress.
![Dominic Monaghan]()
Dominic MonaghanMovie actor.
December 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 5 months old,
or 425 months and 2 days old,
or 1848 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12937 days old,
if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1988?
There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1988.
December 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 08, 1988:
- Anne Seymour
Actress (misty chevy mystery show), dead at 79.
- Herbert "Tubo" Rhoad
At 44 years old, us singer persuasions ("good news") dies.
What famous deaths happened on December 8th?
Famous deaths on December 8th:
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Marty Robbins]()
Marty RobbinsAmerican country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.
![Gladys George]()
Gladys GeorgeAmerican actress (b. 1904).
![Rene Auberjonois]()
Rene AuberjonoisAmerican actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.
![Caroll Spinney]()
Caroll SpinneyAmerican puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).
![Howard Rollins]()
Howard RollinsAmerican actor (born 1950).
![Robert Prosky]()
Robert ProskyAmerican actor (born 1930).
![Martha Tilton]()
Martha TiltonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2006).
![Carlotta Monti]()
Carlotta MontiLover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.
- John Lennon
Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th
December 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 08, 1988:
- Malta - Public Holiday.
- Panama - Mother's Day
- Romania - Constitution Day
- Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
- R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
- Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
- Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
- Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
December 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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:
- Chicago - Look Away
- Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
- Breathe - How Can I Fall?
- Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
December 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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:
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1988 was Dial My Heart by The Boys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 08, 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:
- The Boys - Dial My Heart
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
- Surface - I Missed
- Cameo - You Make Me Work
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
December 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 08, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.
December 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 08, 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:
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Eydie Gorme - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
December 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 08, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Starring: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Steve James
Grandmother's House
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Peter Rader
Starring: Eric Foster, Kim Valentine, Len Lesser, Ida Lee
December 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
December 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
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.
Christmas In America
By: David Cohen
Christmas in America: Images of the Holiday Season by 100 of America's Top Photographers
Gracie
By: George Burns
"SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE ..." George Burns, Gracie Allen said goodbye to their loyal audiences at each broadcast throughout the Golden Age.
The Polar Express
By: Chris Van Allsburg
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 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Carrier Command
Face Off
Armalyte
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf
Exile
Who was the US President on December 08, 1988?
On December 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1988?
On December 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 08, 1988?
On December 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 8th?
December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
- 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.
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.
