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What day of the week was December 09, 1988?


December 09, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 344th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 1988 can also be written as 12/9/1988 in the US and as 9/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

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December 09, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 09, 1988:

  • The last dodge aries and plymouth reliant roll off the assembly line in a chrysler factory.
  • New york yankees sign 12-year television contract with madison square garden for us$500 million.
  • The michael hughes bridge in sligo, ireland is officially opened.

December 09, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 09, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 09, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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December 09, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 09, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:52 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1988.

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Who was born on December 09, 1988?


Famous people born on December 09, 1988:

  • Keelin Winters

    Keelin Winters was a professional soccer player known for her time with the Seattle Reign FC.

  • Rhys Webb

    Rhys Webb is a Welsh rugby player who plays as a scrum-half.

  • Kwadwo Asamoah

    Ghanaian footballer.

  • Bruce Wiegner

    Pop singer.

  • Ji Liping
  • Kim Kum-ok
  • Georges Mandjeck
  • Korey Toomer
  • Veronika Vítková
  • Robbie Weir
  • Travian Robertson
  • Jonas Edvardsen
  • Adam Gettis
  • Andrea Razzi
  • Pietro Aradori
  • Denarius Moore

Whose famous birthday is on December 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 9th:

  • John Malkovich
    John Malkovich

    American actor.

  • Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman

    Felicity Huffman is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Lynette Scavo on the television series Desperate...

  • Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas

    American actor.

  • Judi Dench
    Judi Dench

    British actress, who won a best supporting actress oscar as well as a tony award for her title role in "iris.

  • Jesse Metcalfe
    Jesse Metcalfe

    American actor and musician.

  • Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri

    American actor 6'3" and handsome, he appeared in "search for tomorrow" in 1976.

  • Simon Helberg
    Simon Helberg

    American actor known for his role as Howard Wolowitz in 'The Big Bang Theory'.

  • Dia Mirza
    Dia Mirza

    Indian model actress and producer.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges

    American actor, born lloyd bridges to a prominent family.

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How old is someone born on December 09, 1988?


Someone born on December 09, 1988 is:

35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 14 days old,

or 1849 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12949 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1988?

There are 200 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1988.

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December 09, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 09, 1988:

  • Rafael Luis Calvo
  • Maria de Matteis
  • Wally Borrevik

What famous deaths happened on December 9th?

Famous deaths on December 9th:

  • Eleanor Parker
    Eleanor Parker

    American actress, whose beauty was first discovered by a talent scout at pasadena's playhouse.

  • Gene Barry
    Gene Barry

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Laird Cregar
    Laird Cregar

    Talented actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'The Lodger' and 'Hangover Square.

  • Archie Moore
    Archie Moore

    American boxer and actor (b. 1913).

  • Mico Palanca

    Talented actor known for his roles in Filipino films and television shows.

  • Indalecio Allende

    Chilean socialist politician and President of Chile.

  • Yeny Rivera

    Renowned poet known for her emotionally charged verses.

  • Marri Chenna Reddy

    Indian politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

  • Sebastyan Cabot

    Italian explorer who sailed with John Cabot and explored parts of North America.

  • Claryce Lispector

    A renowned Brazilian writer and philosopher, known for her innovative and introspective novels.

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December 09, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 09, 1988:

  • Anti-Corruption Day [1]
  • Calendar of saints: Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin : optional memorial
  • Peter Fourier, founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame
  • Also see December 9 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics); specifically the conception of Saint Anne
  • Scandinavia (specifically Sweden): Anna's Day. Recognizes everyone named Anna, and marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve.
  • Tanzania - Independence Day (of Tanganyika from Britain, 1961)

Observances on December 09, 1988:

  • International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime
  • International Anti-Corruption Day
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December 09, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 09, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 09, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 09, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 09, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look Away youtube
  2. - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
  3. - How Can I Fall?
  4. - I Don't Want Your Love
  5. - Giving You The Best That I Got

December 09, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 09, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 09, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mistletoe And Wine
  2. - Especially For You
  3. - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
  4. - Suddenly
  5. - First Time

December 09, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1988 was Dial My Heart by The Boys, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 09, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 09, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dial My Heart
  2. - Everything I Miss At Home
  3. - I Missed
  4. - You Make Me Work
  5. - Tumblin' Down

December 09, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 09, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

December 09, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 09, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 5th and December 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
  5. - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR

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December 09, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 09, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Rain Man

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen

Country: United States of America

Dangerous Liaisons

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer, Swoosie Kurtz

Country: United States of America

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Frank Oz

Starring: Steve Martin, Michael Caine, Glenne Headly, Anton Rodgers

Country: United States of America

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans

Starring: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Steve James

Grandmother's House

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Peter Rader

Starring: Eric Foster, Kim Valentine, Len Lesser, Ida Lee

December 09, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 09, 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:

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

December 09, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 09, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Peachtree Road by Anne Rivers Siddons

Peachtree Road

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Lucy Bondurant Chastain Venable is a strong, independent woman who will never be the Southern lady her family needs. Her older cousin Sheppard Gibbs Bondurant III is too shy and bookish.

The First Salute by Barbara W. Tuchman

The First Salute

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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.

Dragonsdawn by Anne McCaffrey

Dragonsdawn

By:

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

Dear Mili by Wilhelm Grimm

Dear Mili

By:

The New York Times reported Wilhelm Grimm's discovery of an untold tale on September 28, 1983.

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love by Leo Buscaglia

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love

By:

This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.

December 09, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 09, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gain Ground

Gain Ground

Platform: Sega System 24, Sega Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 CD

Genre: Action game, strategy video game, real-time tactical shooter

Publisher: Sega

Battlehawks 1942

Battlehawks 1942

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: Lucasfilm Games

Fire King

Fire King

Platform: Commodore 64, Commodore 128, DOS

Genre: Action Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Apache 3

Apache 3

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tatsumi (Japan) Data East (North America)

Bravoman

Bravoman

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Beat 'em up/horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA NEC

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Who was the US President on December 09, 1988?

On December 09, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 09, 1988?

On December 09, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 09, 1988?

On December 09, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 9th?

December 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of December. 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 December 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - After a fire broke out in an apartment in reggio emilia in italy, two people were killed and 38 more were hospitalized.
  • 2017 - United states recognizes jerusalem as israel's capital: protests in gaza and west bank for the third consecutive day.
  • 2016 - Syria civil war: battle of aleppo and aleppo offensive (november-16, 2016): russia will continue talks with the united states on aleppo following talks between u.s secretary of state john kerry & foreign minister sergey lavrov.

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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 December 1988?

December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1988 calendar looked like.

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