Sunday October 16, 1988: on this day
About October 16th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Smile Jamaica concert for Hurricane Gilbert victims held in London
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Hema Malini, Maidie Norman
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Red Red Wine '88 by UB40
- #1 UK song: One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: Mystic Pizza directed by Donald Petrie
More about October 16th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on October 16th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1988?
- October 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1988?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1988?
- October 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1988?
What day of the week was October 16, 1988?
October 16, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1988 can also be written as 10/16/1988 in the US and as 16/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1988:
- Smile jamaica concert for hurricane gilbert victims held in london
- Orel hirsheiser, first to pitch shutout in playoff and world series (world series #85).
October 16, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?
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October 16, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Atlanta Falcons - Denver Broncos : 14 - 30
- Cincinnati Bengals - New England Patriots : 21 - 27
- Dallas Cowboys - Chicago Bears : 7 - 17
- Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 10 - 30
- Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 34 - 14
October 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 10:55 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 16, 1988?
Famous people born on October 16, 1988:
- Zoltán Stieber
Hungarian footballer.
- Sham Idrees
Pop singer.
- Torstein Stenersen
- Igors Tarasovs
- Ron Brooks
- Fábio Lima
- Tumua Anae
- Javier Santana
- Tom Ballard
- Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:
![Hema Malini]()
Hema MaliniHema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Tim Robbins]()
Tim RobbinsAmerican actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Suzanne Somers]()
Suzanne SomersAmerican actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
![Elsa Zylberstein]()
Elsa ZylbersteinFrench stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
![Linda Darnell]()
Linda DarnellAmerican actress.
![Corinna Harfouch]()
Corinna HarfouchGerman actress.
![David Zucker]()
David ZuckerAmerican film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
How old is someone born on October 16, 1988?
Someone born on October 16, 1988 is:
35 years 7 months old,
or 427 months and 3 days old,
or 1857 weeks
or 12999 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1988?
There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1988.
October 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1988:
- Farida d'Egitto
- Giovanni Salghetti Drioli
- Muzafer Sherif
- Abdulrahman Fawzi
- Christian Matras
- Farida (الملكة فريدة)
What famous deaths happened on October 16th?
Famous deaths on October 16th:
![Deborah Kerr]()
Deborah KerrScottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
![Roy Dotrice]()
Roy DotriceChannel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
![Audra Lindley]()
Audra LindleyAmerican actress (d. 1997).
![Jean Shepherd]()
Jean ShepherdMulti-media comedian and writer from america.
![John Dunsworth]()
John DunsworthCanadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
![Shirley Booth]()
Shirley BoothActress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
![Rick Jason]()
Rick JasonAmerican actor (b. 1923).
![Dan Dailey]()
Dan DaileyAmerican actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
![Ed Lauter]()
Ed LauterLong beach, new york -- actor.
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October 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 16, 1988:
- World Food Day [FAO]
October 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1988 was Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 16, 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:
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
October 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 16, 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:
- 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 16, 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:
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Johnny Kemp - Dancin' With Myself
October 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 16, 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:
- Franco - MARIA
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Marisela - YA NO
October 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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:
Monsters
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 16, 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 Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
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.
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
Koko
By: Peter Straub
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.
Tracks
By: Louise Erdrich
Tracks was set in North Dakota during the last century when Indian tribes were trying to preserve what little they had. It is a story of passion and loss.
October 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Arcade Game Construction Kit
Ebonstar
Earthlight
Goal!
Devastators
Who was the US President on October 16, 1988?
On October 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1988?
On October 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 16, 1988?
On October 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 16th?
October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
- 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
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.
