What happened on Friday December 02, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 02, 1988:

• Devastating Cyclone in Bangladesh A catastrophic cyclone struck Bangladesh, leaving approximately 5 million people homeless and causing thousands of fatalities. This natural disaster underscored the vulnerability of coastal regions to extreme weather events.
• Benazir Bhutto Becomes Pakistan's Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, making history as the first woman to lead a government in an Islam-dominated state. Her election represented a significant moment for women's political representation in the region.
• UN Vote on Palestinian Liberation Organization Debate The United Nations voted 151-2 to move the Palestinian Liberation Organization debate to Geneva, with Israel and the United States voting against, and Britain abstaining. This vote highlighted the international diplomatic tensions surrounding the Palestinian issue.
• Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-27 mission) was successfully launched, continuing the United States' space exploration efforts during the late Cold War era.
• Soviet Aeroflot Jet Hijacking Ends Five gunmen who hijacked a Soviet Aeroflot jet surrendered in Israel, concluding a tense international incident that involved complex negotiations and diplomatic maneuvering.
• Soviet Aeroflot Hijacking Resolution Soviet authorities negotiated with aircraft hijackers, providing $2 million and an Ilyushin-76 cargo plane. The hijackers ultimately surrendered at a military airstrip near Ben Gurion Airport in Lod, Israel, concluding a complex international incident.
• Birth of British Actor Alfred Enoch Alfred Enoch, a British actor known for his roles in Harry Potter film series and How to Get Away with Murder, was born on this date.
• Death of Tata Giacobetti Tata Giacobetti, a prominent Italian singer and lyricist who was a member of the famous Quartetto Cetra musical group, passed away. Born in 1922, he was a significant figure in Italian mid-20th century music.

Events in 1988

December 02, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 02, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 02, 1988

December 02, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 337th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1988 can also be written as 12/2/1988 in the US and as 2/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

Famous people born on December 02, 1988:

• Alfred Enoch

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Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on December 2nd

Famous people died on December 02, 1988:

• Tata Giacobetti

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on December 2nd

December 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 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.

1. Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
2. Chicago - Look Away
3. Breathe - How Can I Fall?
4. Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love
5. U2 - Desire

December 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
2. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
3. Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
4. Angry Anderson - Suddenly
5. Robin Beck - First Time

December 02, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1988 was Hey Lover by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Hey Lover
2. The Boys - Dial My Heart
3. Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
4. Cameo - You Make Me Work
5. Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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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 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 02, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 01:12 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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Your place in the Universe on December 02, 1988

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Someone born on December 02, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 12 days old,

or 1901 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13312 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1988?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 02, 1988.

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