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.

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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.

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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.

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December 01, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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
    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
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

  • Carol Alt
    Carol Alt

    American actress and model.

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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.

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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
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    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
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

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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.
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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:

  1. - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
  2. - Look Away youtube
  3. - How Can I Fall?
  4. - I Don't Want Your Love
  5. - Desire

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:

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

  1. - Hey Lover
  2. - Dial My Heart
  3. - Thanks For My Child
  4. - You Make Me Work
  5. - 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:

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

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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:

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Terry Gilliam

Starring: John Neville, Eric Idle, Sarah Polley, Oliver Reed

Country: United States of America

Twins

Twins

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ivan Reitman

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb

Country: United States of America

Camille Claudel

Camille Claudel

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bruno Nuytten

Starring: Isabelle Adjani, Gérard Depardieu, Madeleine Robinson, Laurent Grévill

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

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:

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

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:

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

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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.

Senatorial Privilege by Leo Damore

Senatorial Privilege

By:

Two decades have passed since Senator Edward Kennedy's car plunged off Chappaquidick's Dike Bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

The First Salute by Barbara W. Tuchman

The First Salute

By:

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.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

By:

Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

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The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.

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:

Crossroads II

Crossroads II

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: COMPUTE!'s Gazette

Haunted Castle

Haunted Castle

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

Bombuzal

Bombuzal

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Super NES

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Image Works Kemco

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

Goody

Goody

Platform: Amstrad CPC, DOS, ZX Spectrum, MSX

Genre: Action game, Platform game

Publisher: Opera Soft

history

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.

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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.

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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 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.

Thursday December 1, 1988