Wednesday October 12, 1988: on this day

October 12, 1988 was the 286th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 12, 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 12, 1988, who was born and died on October 12, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Red Wine '88 by UB40), movies (e.g. Mystic Pizza, directed by Donald Petrie), 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 12th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1988?


October 12, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1988 can also be written as 10/12/1988 in the US and as 12/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

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October 12, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1988:

  • George bush and michael dukakis meet in 2nd debate
  • Israel and china sign trade deal, plan diplomatic relations.
  • Next launches its first public debut of the next computer at davies symphony hall in san francisco, california.
  • Two officers of the victoria police are gunned down executional style in the walsh street police shootings, australia.
  • Jaffna university helidrop: commandos of indian peace keeping force raided the jaffna university campus to capture the ltte chief and walked into a trap.

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October 12, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 12, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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October 12, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 12, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 12, 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 12, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 07:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1988.

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Who was born on October 12, 1988?


Famous people born on October 12, 1988:

  • Calum Scott

    British singer known for his cover of Robyn's 'Dancing On My Own.

  • Sam Whitelock

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Aggro Santos

    Brazilian-english rapper.

  • D'Andre Siggers

    Youtube star.

  • Mustapha Haida
  • Óscar Jiménez
  • Glenn Nyberg
  • Luis Peralta
  • Chris Rucker
  • Jules Cluzel
  • Eduardo Dasent
  • Raúl Goni
  • André de Santana Ferreira
  • Stewart Glenister
  • Valérie Grand'Maison
  • Janice Cayman
  • Ito Aghayere
  • Nijat Shikhalizada
  • Lluís Marin Tarroch

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 12th

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October 12, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 16 days old,

or 1850 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12951 days old,

if you were born on October 12, 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 12, 1988?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 12, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 12, 1988.

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October 12, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 12, 1988:

  • Ruth Manning-Sanders

    Welsh poet and children’s book author (born in 1886).

  • Coby Whitmore

    American artist and magazine illustrator (born 1913).

  • Ken Murray

    Actor (bill & coo crooner, half marriageage), dies at age 85.

  • Běla Drážková
  • Adelaide Hautval
  • Francesco Saverio D'Angelo

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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October 12, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 12, 1988:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 12, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1988 was Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Red Wine '88
  2. - Love Bites youtube
  3. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  4. - Don't Be Cruel
  5. - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

October 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Moment In Time
  2. - Desire
  3. - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
  4. - Orinoco Flow
  5. - Don't Worry, Be Happy

October 12, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Prerogative youtube
  2. - The Way You Love Me
  3. - Nothing Can Come Between Us
  4. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  5. - Dancin' With Myself

October 12, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 12, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 12, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - MARIA
  2. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - QUE SERA
  5. - YA NO

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October 12, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 12, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mystic Pizza

Mystic Pizza

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Starring: Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Vincent D'Onofrio

Country: United States of America

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Dwight H. Little

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, George P. Wilbur

Country: United States of America

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

Headhunter

Headhunter

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Francis Schaeffer

Starring: Kay Lenz, Wayne Crawford, Steve Kanaly, June Chadwick

October 12, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 12, 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

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Monsters

Monsters

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

October 12, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 12, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Silence Of The Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Silence Of The Lambs

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Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, is assigned a task as part of the hunt for "Buffalo Bill", a serial killer. For this assignment, she must visit a man in a high-security prison.

The Lives Of John Lennon by Albert Goldman

The Lives Of John Lennon

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This book is the result of more than 1,200 interviews and six years of research. It takes readers deep into Lennon’s secret world. From his traumatizing childhood to his Beatles days, to his hidden life.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

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Surviving The Great Depression Of 1990 by Ravi Batra

Surviving The Great Depression Of 1990

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The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas

The Ragman'S Son

By:

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 12, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 12, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

F-16 Combat Pilot

F-16 Combat Pilot

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Digital Integration Action Sixteen Premier (Budget) Electronic Arts (DOS)

Last Armageddon

Last Armageddon

Platform: NEC PC-8801 MSX Sharp X68000 PC Engine CD-ROM²[3] Family Computer[1] DOS FM Towns

Genre: Role-playing game[1]

Publisher: Yutaka[1] (Famicom)

Impossible Mission II

Impossible Mission II

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIe, Apple IIc, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Epyx

King of Kings

King of Kings

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Turn-based strategy wargame

Publisher: Namco

Devastators

Devastators

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up Third-person shooter

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1988?

On October 12, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 12, 1988?

On October 12, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1988?

On October 12, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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history

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.

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