Wednesday November 02, 1988: on this day

November 02, 1988 was the 307th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 02, 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 November 02, 1988, who was born and died on November 02, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 02, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kokomo by The Beach Boys), movies (e.g. Child's Play, directed by Tom Holland), TV series (e.g. Starting From Scratch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 2nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 02, 1988?


November 02, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 307th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1988 can also be written as 11/2/1988 in the US and as 2/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

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November 02, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 02, 1988:

  • 1st mrs america beauty pageant
  • Computers virus strikes pentagon, sdi research lab and 6 universities
  • Mexican radio station erronously reports mike tyson dies in car crash
  • Walt weiss wins american league rookie of the year (third straight for oakland athletics).
  • Robert tappan morris jr. unleashes a "worm" program on the arpanet computer network (internet). over two days, it crashes 10-20 percent of all connected computers.
  • The morris worm, the first computer worm distributed via the internet, written by robert tappan morris, is launched from massachusetts institute of technology in the u.s.
  • Lot polish airlines flight 703 crashes in białobrzegi, podkarpackie voivodeship, poland, killing one person and injuring several more.

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November 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd 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 November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on November 2nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 02, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 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 November 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 02:11 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 November 02, 1988?


Famous people born on November 02, 1988:

  • Lindze Letherman
    Lindze Letherman

    American actress.

  • Quenna Smith

    Talented singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her chart-topping hits.

  • Deina Jones

    Talented singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her chart-topping hits.

  • Ivalene Baker

    Acclaimed gymnast with multiple championships.

  • Lanett Johnson

    Talented singer-songwriter with a loyal fan base.

  • Danira Krasniqi

    Danira Krasniqi is a Kosovar judoka who competes in the women's middleweight category.

  • Julia Görges

    Julia görges is a retired german tennis player known for her powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

  • Lisa Bowman

    Irish netball player.

  • Dee Kosh

    Youtube star.

  • Elmar Qasımov
  • Anna Spyridopoulou
  • Karsten Tadda
  • Anupam Tripathi
  • Eddy Vilard
  • Jordann Yéyé
  • Chantal Zaky
  • Irwan Shah
  • Stefano Celozzi
  • Yannick Driesen
  • Mustapha Farrakhan

Whose famous birthday is on November 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 2nd:

  • Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
    Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

    Aishwarya rai bachchan is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being the winner of the miss world pageant in...

  • David Schwimmer
    David Schwimmer

    David schwimmer is an american actor best known for his role as ross geller on the popular tv show friends.

  • Burt Lancaster
    Burt Lancaster

    Actor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.

  • Esha Deol
    Esha Deol

    Esha deol is an indian film actress and the daughter of famous bollywood actors dharmendra and hema malini.

  • Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers

    American actress.

  • Luchino Visconti
    Luchino Visconti

    Italian set designer and film director, he is one of the most prominent in a group of directors that have dominated italian cinema since the...

  • Keith Emerson
    Keith Emerson

    A british musician who has more energy than one person can handle.

  • Sean Kanan
    Sean Kanan

    Actor (aj- general hospital, rich girl, karate kid part 3).

  • Ann Rutherford
    Ann Rutherford

    Toronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

See more famous people and celebrities born on November 2nd

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November 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 27 days old,

or 1847 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12931 days old,

if you were born on November 02, 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 November 02, 1988?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 02, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 02, 1988.

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November 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 02, 1988:

  • Hökümə Qurbanova
  • Guido Sacerdote
  • Ralph Amsden

What famous deaths happened on November 2nd?

Famous deaths on November 2nd:

  • Harriet Bosse
    Harriet Bosse

    Actress from sweden, norwegian (d. 1961).

  • Martha Vickers
    Martha Vickers

    Actress (alimony) dies at 46 after a long battle with cancer.

  • Chelbi Hill

    Acclaimed playwright known for her thought-provoking dramas.

  • Karmine Morrison

    Famous for her thought-provoking and impactful plays.

  • Jacole Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

  • Jenny Lind

    Swedish singer and operatic soprano.

  • Jordani Klein

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be staged worldwide.

  • Yali

    Known for his work on the history of human societies and his book 'Guns, Germs, and Steel'.

  • Tannie Stovall

    Renowned astronomer known for her work on galaxy formation.

  • Crewe Chamberlain

    British statesman who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 2nd

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November 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 02, 1988:

  • Catholicism - All Souls Day (unless on a Sunday)
  • Rastafari movement - The coronation of Haile Selassie (1930) celebrated
  • USA - admission day (1889) of North Dakota and South Dakota as 39th and 40th states.
  • Ancient Latvia - Dveselu Diena held
  • Mexico and the United States - Day of the Dead (Spanish: El Dia de los Muertos), a Mexican and Mexican-American celebration of dead ancestors.

Observances on November 02, 1988:

  • International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
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November 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 02, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 31st and November 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1988 was Kokomo by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

November 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kokomo youtube
  2. - Wild, Wild West youtube
  3. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  4. - The Loco-Motion
  5. - Bad Medicine youtube

November 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

November 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - First Time
  2. - Orinoco Flow
  3. - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
  4. - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
  5. - Girl You Know It's True

November 02, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1988 was Any Love by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

November 02, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Any Love
  2. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  3. - Don't Rock The Boat
  4. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  5. - Thanks For My Child

November 02, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 02, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

November 02, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BOCA ROSA
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - MARIA
  4. - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
  5. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO

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November 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 02, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Child's Play

Child's Play

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Holland

Starring: Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif

Country: United States of America

Distant Thunder

Distant Thunder

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: John Lithgow, Ralph Macchio, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown

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

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

November 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 02, 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

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Murphy's Law

Murphy's Law

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

November 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 02, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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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 Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

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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.

Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsdawn

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

Koko by Peter Straub

Koko

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Koko by Peter Straub, a psychological thriller that has been a best-seller. It is filled with horror and paranoia that are impossible to separate from the real world. It was only four men who understood what it meant.

The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas

The Ragman'S Son

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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.

November 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 02, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Heavy Unit

Heavy Unit

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Sega Mega Drive

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling Shooter

Publisher: Taito

Bases Loaded II: Second Season

Bases Loaded II: Second Season

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Jaleco

Gold Rush!

Gold Rush!

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST, Macintosh, Apple II, Apple IIGS

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Sierra On-Line The Software Farm Sunlight Games

John Madden Football

John Madden Football

Platform: Commodore 64/Commodore 128, Apple II, MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Double Dragon II: The Revenge

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, IBM PC, iOS, Android

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Technōs Japan

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Who was the US President on November 02, 1988?

On November 02, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 02, 1988?

On November 02, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 02, 1988?

On November 02, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 2nd?

November 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of November. 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 November 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Maulana samiul-haq, a former pakistani senator well-known as the "father to the taliban", was killed by unknown attackers at his rawalpindi residence. (geo tv),
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle for deir ez-zor. according to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), the syrian armed forces have largely cleared the city of deir ez-zor of isis fighters. deir ez-zor was under three-year-long siege that was finally ended in september 2017.
  • 2016 - Search for malaysia airlines flight 370. a new analysis by the australian transport safety bureau shows that nobody was in control of malaysia airlines flight 370 when it crashed into the southern indian ocean in 2014.

Find out more about November 2nd

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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 November 1988?

November 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

Discover how November 1988 calendar looked like.

Wednesday November 2, 1988