Tuesday December 13, 1988: on this day

December 13, 1988 was the 348th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 13, 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 13, 1988, who was born and died on December 13, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Look Away by Chicago), movies (e.g. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols), 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 13th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1988?


December 13, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 348th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1988 can also be written as 12/13/1988 in the US and as 13/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

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December 13, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1988:

  • Arafat addresses un in geneva
  • Palestinian leader yasser arafat gives a speech at the united nations general assembly in the swiss city of geneva after the united states authorities refused to give him a visa to enter new york.
  • Three men end 29-hour all-466-station subway ride in new york city, new york.
  • Plo chairman yasser arafat gives a speech at a un general assembly meeting in geneva, switzerland, after united states authorities refused to grant him a visa to visit un headquarters in new york.

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December 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 13th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 10:52 am and setting at 10:34 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 13, 1988?


Famous people born on December 13, 1988:

  • Rickie Fowler

    American golfer.

  • Oliver Lancashire

    English footballer.

  • Alyssa Carswell

    Reality star.

  • Caterina Lopez

    Model.

  • Hernán Novick
  • Elena Russo
  • Bai Xue
  • Aleksandra Cotti
  • Laís Souza
  • Darcy Blake
  • Riker Hylton
  • Rick Yutaka «Rickie» Fowler

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 13 days old,

or 1845 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12918 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1988?

There are 231 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1988.

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December 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1988:

  • María Teresa León
  • Robert Urquhart
  • Manuel López Quiroga

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Richard Holbrooke

    Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

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December 13, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1988:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look Away youtube
  2. - Every Rose Has Its Thorn youtube
  3. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  4. - My Prerogative youtube
  5. - Waiting For A Star To Fall

December 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 13, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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 13, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1988 was Everything I Miss At Home by Cherrelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 13, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything I Miss At Home
  2. - Dial My Heart
  3. - Tumblin' Down
  4. - Oasis
  5. - Smooth Criminal

December 13, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 13, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 13, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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. - EL QUE JUEGA CON FUEGO

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December 13, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Working Girl

Working Girl

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Beaches

Beaches

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray

Country: United States of America

The Boost

The Boost

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill

The Dark Side of the Sun

The Dark Side of the Sun

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bozidar 'Bota' Nikolic

Starring: Guy Boyd, Brad Pitt, Cheryl Pollak, Constantin Nitchoff

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

December 13, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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 13, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

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Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.

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.

Dear Mili by Wilhelm Grimm

Dear Mili

By:

The New York Times reported Wilhelm Grimm's discovery of an untold tale on September 28, 1983.

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.

Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsdawn

By:

If the Pern colonists are able to develop fire-breathing dragons with the help of Kitti Ping, deadly spores could threaten their colony.

December 13, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ataxx

Ataxx

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Capcom The Leland Corporation

The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate

The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, NEC PC-9801

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Atomic Robo-Kid

Atomic Robo-Kid

Platform: Arcade, TurboGrafx-16, Mega Drive/Genesis, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Sharp X68000

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: UPL, Treco (Mega Drive version only)

Chase H.Q.

Chase H.Q.

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, MSX, Master System, Genesis, X68000, Super NES, Famicom, TurboGrafx-16, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing, Vehicular combat

Publisher: Taito

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Platform: Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Game Boy, Mega Drive/Genesis, NES

Genre: Sports (Basketball)

Publisher: Electronic Arts Milton Bradley (NES)

history

Who was the US President on December 13, 1988?

On December 13, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1988?

On December 13, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1988?

On December 13, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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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