Thursday December 01, 1988: on this day
December 01, 1988 was the 336th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 01, 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 December 01, 1988, who was born and died on December 01, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley by Will To Power), movies (e.g. The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, directed by Terry Gilliam), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 01, 1988?
- December 01, 1988: What happened on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 01, 1988?
- December 01, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 01, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 01, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 01, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 01, 1988?
What day of the week was December 01, 1988?
December 01, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 336th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1988 can also be written as 12/1/1988 in the US and as 1/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 01, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1988:
- New york islanders greatest shutout loss (8-0) versus saint louis blues.
- Nbc bids record us$401 million to capture rights to 1992 barcelona olympics.
- Benazir bhutto named first female prime minister of a muslim country (pakistan).
- 596 dead after cyclone hits bangladesh, half a million homeless.
- Chinese minister of foreign affairs qian qichen visits moscow, russia.
- Carlos salinas de gortari takes office as president of mexico.
- A cyclone in bangladesh leaves 5 million homeless and thousands dead.
- In armenia, an earthquake (6.9 on the richter scale) kills nearly 25,000, injures 15,000 and leaves 400,000 homeless.
- Estonian becomes the official language of estonia.
- World aids day is proclaimed worldwide by the un member states.
- Benazir bhutto, is named as the prime minister of pakistan, becoming the first female leader to lead a muslim nation.
December 01, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st 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 01, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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December 01, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 12:53 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 01, 1988?
Famous people born on December 01, 1988:
- Zoë Kravitz
American actress, singer, and model.
- Demetres Daskalakis
Professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.
- Nyeema Johnson
Nyeema Johnson is a former professional tennis player who competed on the WTA Tour.
- Tyler Joseph
Tyler Joseph is the lead vocalist of the band Twenty One Pilots, known for their hit songs and energetic performances.
- Dan Mavraides
Greek-american basketball player.
- Michael Raffl
Austrian ice hockey player.
- Yim Si-wan
South korean actor and singer (ze:a).
- Presley Hart
American porn actress.
- Léa Castel
- Isabella Soric
- Vaggelīs Platellas
- Matts Olsson
- Irak'li Dzaria
Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:
- Woody Allen
American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.
- Sarah Silverman
American comedian, writer, producer, actress.
- Alain Bashung
French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).
- Bette Midler
American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.
- Richard Pryor
American actor and comedian.
- Edouard Baer
French television presenter, actor, and film director.
- Janelle Monáe
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.
- Charlene Tilton
American actress and singer.
- John Densmore
American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.
- Carol Alt
American actress and model.
December 01, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 4 months old,
or 424 months and 18 days old,
or 1846 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12923 days old,
if you were born on December 01, 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 December 01, 1988?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 01, 1988.
December 01, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1988:
- J. Vernon McGee
American pastor and theologian (d. 1988).
- Włodzimierz Mazur
- Aldo Viglione
- Martin Hinds
What famous deaths happened on December 1st?
Famous deaths on December 1st:
- James Baldwin
American writer (born in 1924).
- Claude Jade
One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
- Paul Benedict
American actor (born 1938).
- Ken Berry
American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).
- Milferd Bolton
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
- Jarry Haldane
Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Hriday Ram Shenoy
Indian politician and freedom fighter.
- Mclaren Stewart
Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.
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December 01, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 01, 1988:
- Iceland
- Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
- Feast day of St Eligius
- Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
- Angola's Pioneers' Day
- World AIDS Day
- Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
December 01, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 28th and December 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1988 was Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley by Will To Power, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
December 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 01, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1988 was Hey Lover by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 01, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - Hey Lover
- The Boys - Dial My Heart
- Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
- Cameo - You Make Me Work
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
December 01, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 01, 1988 was SI EL AMOR SE VA by Roberto Carlos, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
December 01, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 01, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 28th and December 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
- ALBERTO VASQUEZ/JOAN SEBASTIAN - MARACAS
December 01, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 01, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 01, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:
December 01, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 01, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
December 01, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 01, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on December 01, 1988?
On December 01, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1988?
On December 01, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 01, 1988?
On December 01, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 1st?
December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
- 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
- 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.
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.