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October 29, 1988 was the 303rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 29, 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 29, 1988, who was born and died on October 29, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. They Live, directed by John Carpenter), 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 29th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1988?
- October 29, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1988?
- October 29, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 29, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1988?
What day of the week was October 29, 1988?
October 29, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1988 can also be written as 10/29/1988 in the US and as 29/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1988:
- Jim elliott (us) begins 24-hr paced outdoor race for 548.9 mi
- Soviets 1st scheduled shuttle launch
- 2,000 us anti-abortion protesters arrested for blocking clinics.
- China announces a herbal male contraceptive.
- Philip morris buys kraft foods for us$13.1 billion. archived 2009-05-08.
- Expo '88 in brisbane, australia draws to a close. amp!-- after a six month spectacular. ???--amp
October 29, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 29, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 29, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 12:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.
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Who was born on October 29, 1988?
Famous people born on October 29, 1988:
- Mikasa Yanaihara
Japanese actress known for her roles in various films and TV dramas.
- Kat Timpf
Kat Timpf is an American journalist known for her work on Fox News and National Review.
- Roman Van Uden
New zealand cyclist.
- Florin Gardoș
Romanian footballer.
- Janoris Jenkins
American football player.
- Sam Hutsby
English golfer.
- Jong Chol-min
- Aleksei Kangaskolkka
- Andy King
- Lee Ji-hoon
- Sebastian Mannström
- Kieran Murtagh
- Dmitrij Musėrskij
- Mario Paglialunga
- Saladin Said
- Nassima Saifi
- Kayne Vincent
- Võ Hoàng Yến
- Igor Bratič
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 5 months old,
or 425 months and 21 days old,
or 1850 weeks and 6 days old,
or 12956 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 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 29, 1988?
There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1988.
October 29, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1988:
- Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay
Indian social reformer and freedom fighter (d. 1988).
- Thomas Benjamin Cooray
- Ross Rocklynne
- Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ablakatova
- Mary Kid
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1988:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1988:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Beach Boys - Kokomo
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
October 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1988 was The Way You Love Me by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 29, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
October 29, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 29, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.
October 29, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 29, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Franco - MARIA
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
October 29, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
They Live
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Carpenter
Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower
Country: United States of America
A Cry in the Dark
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin
Everybody's All-American
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Starring: Jessica Lange, Dennis Quaid, Timothy Hutton, John Goodman
The Good Mother
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Leonard Nimoy
Starring: Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy
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
October 29, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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
October 29, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns of August. With this insightful, brilliant narrative about the Revolutionary War, she turns her sights homeward.
Final Flight
By: Stephen Coonts
The supercarrier USS United States is set to host the most dangerous and deadly terrorist plot ever.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.
October 29, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 29, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gemstone IV
Jordan vs. Bird: One on One
Amiga Soccer
Gamma Strike
Hanjuku Hero
Who was the US President on October 29, 1988?
On October 29, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1988?
On October 29, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1988?
On October 29, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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.
