Sunday December 11, 1988: on this day

December 11, 1988 was the 346th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 11, 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 11, 1988, who was born and died on December 11, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 11, 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 11th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 11, 1988?


December 11, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 346th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1988 can also be written as 12/11/1988 in the US and as 11/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

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December 11, 1988: What happened on that day?


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December 11, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 11, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 7 - 22
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 6 - 41
  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 24 - 17
  • Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 14 - 42
  • Detroit Lions - Chicago Bears : 12 - 13
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December 11, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th 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 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 11th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 11, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 08:05 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 11, 1988?


Famous people born on December 11, 1988:

  • Ashley Hinshaw
    Ashley Hinshaw

    American actress and model.

  • Janova Johnson

    NBA All-Star known for exceptional scoring ability.

  • Allie LaForce

    Sports reporter and journalist known for her work with CBS Sports and Turner Sports.

  • Tim Southee

    New zealand cricketer.

  • Alia Atkinson

    Athlete.

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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December 11, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 8 days old,

or 1840 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12882 days old,

if you were born on December 11, 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 11, 1988?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 11, 1988.

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December 11, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 11th

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December 11, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1988:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1988:

  • International Mountain Day
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December 11, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 11, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

December 11, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

December 11, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

December 11, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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 11, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 11, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Peachtree Road by Anne Rivers Siddons

Peachtree Road

By:

Lucy Bondurant Chastain Venable is a strong, independent woman who will never be the Southern lady her family needs. Her older cousin Sheppard Gibbs Bondurant III is too shy and bookish.

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

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.

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum

All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten

By:

Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.

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.

December 11, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 11, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beach Buggy Simulator

Beach Buggy Simulator

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC

Genre: Driving, Shooting

Publisher: Silverbird

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation

Platform: Super Famicom Game Boy Color Mobile phone Wii Android iOS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix (2009-present); Square Enix (2009-present)

Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!

Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!

Platform: NES

Genre: Action

Publisher: Toho

Insector X

Insector X

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive, PlayStation 2

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Taito, Hot-B, Sage's Creation

Demon's Winter

Demon's Winter

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 11, 1988?

On December 11, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1988?

On December 11, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1988?

On December 11, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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.

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Sunday December 11, 1988