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About October 3rd, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Criterion Center Theater opens at Broadway bet 44th and 45th Sts, New York City
- Day of the week: October 3rd, 1988 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Groucho Marx, Lena Headey
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Love Bites by Def Leppard
- #1 UK song: One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: The Accused directed by Jonathan Kaplan
More about October 3rd, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on October 3rd, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 03, 1988?
- October 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 03, 1988?
- October 03, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 03, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 03, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 03, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 03, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 03, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 03, 1988?
What day of the week was October 03, 1988?
October 03, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 277th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 03, 1988 can also be written as 10/3/1988 in the US and as 3/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 03, 1988:
- Criterion center theater opens at broadway bet 44th and 45th sts, new york city
- Wbmw-fm, washington dc changes calls to wjfk and begins airing howard stern
- Lebanese kidnappers release mithileshwar singh (held for 30 months).
- 26th space shuttle mission, discovery 7 returns to earth after four days.
October 03, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 03, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Dallas Cowboys - New Orleans Saints : 17 - 20
October 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd 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 03, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 3rd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 03, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 03, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 03:57 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 03, 1988?
Famous people born on October 03, 1988:
- Noris Cole
Talented NBA point guard with exceptional ball-handling skills.
- Alicia Vikander
Alicia vikander is a swedish actress known for her roles in films such as ex machina, the danish girl, and tomb raider.
- ASAP Rocky
American producer and rapper (asap mob).
- Tadhg Kelly
American actor.
- Dustin Gazley
American ice hockey player.
- Cal Shapiro
Pop singer.
- Vander Vieira
- Paul Young
- Lóránd Szatmári
- Emanuele Catania
- Sun Linlin
- Mike Belfiore
- Pak Nam-chol
- Valeria Battisodo
- Maximiliano Arias
- Alex Dowsett
Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:
![Groucho Marx]()
Groucho MarxGroucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.
![Lena Headey]()
Lena HeadeyLena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottBud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.
![Chubby Checker]()
Chubby CheckerChubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.
![Shannyn Sossamon]()
Shannyn SossamonAmerican actress, dancer, and musician.
![Clémence Poésy]()
Clémence PoésyFrench actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.
![Ruggero Raimondi]()
Ruggero RaimondiRuggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.
![Neve Campbell]()
Neve CampbellNeve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.
![Gore Vidal]()
Gore VidalAmerican playwright, critic and novelist.
![Carmen Russo]()
Carmen RussoGenoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).
October 03, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 8 days old,
or 1857 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13004 days old,
if you were born on October 03, 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 03, 1988?
There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 03, 1988.
October 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 03, 1988:
- Franz Josef Strauss
Minister of defense for the german federal republic (1956-62), dies at age 73.
- Generoso Pope Jr
National enquirer owner dies at 61.
- Clarence Carnes
- Marco Galli
What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?
Famous deaths on October 3rd:
![Janet Leigh]()
Janet LeighAmerican actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.
![Roddy McDowall]()
Roddy McDowallBritish child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.
![Ronnie Barker]()
Ronnie BarkerBritish comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.
![Bruce Paltrow]()
Bruce PaltrowAmerican film and television producer (born 1943).
![Zachary Scott]()
Zachary ScottAmerican actor (b. 1914).
![Charles Collingwood]()
Charles CollingwoodAt 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.
- Macil Guthrie
Macil Guthrie was a Canadian folk singer and guitarist who played a significant role in the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
- Dub Taylor
Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.
- Sayward Bowen
Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.
- Jarl Kulle
Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 3rd
October 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 03, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Peter Cetera - One Good Woman
October 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. 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 03, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 03, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Addicted To You
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Teddy Pendergrass - 2 A.M.
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
October 03, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 03, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 03, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 03, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Franco - MARIA
- Marisela - YA NO
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
October 03, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 03, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Accused
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi
Country: United States of America
Another Woman
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Purgatory
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ami Artzi
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce
October 03, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 03, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 03, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Till We Meet Again
By: Judith Krantz
Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.
The Duchess Of Windsor
By: Charles Higham
"Deeply researched, valuable." The New York Times Book Review: "A shocking surprise. . . stunning . . . Absolutely hypnotic.
The Aviators
By: W. E. B. Griffin
It is 1964. It is 1964. The Vietnam War has escalated, with its new style and battle demanding new tactics and weapons, as well as men who can use them.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
Prime Time
By: Joan Collins
In a web-based story about five, we discover how hatred, envy, and violence become more intense within a complex web of relationships. The ugliness, danger, and underbelly of Hollywood glamour is revealed.
October 03, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 03, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Abrams Battle Tank
The Legend of Blacksilver
Kid Kool
Better Dead Than Alien
America Daitōryō Senkyo
Who was the US President on October 03, 1988?
On October 03, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1988?
On October 03, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 03, 1988?
On October 03, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 3rd?
October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
- 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.
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.
