Friday December 02, 1988: on this day

December 02, 1988 was the 337th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 02, 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 02, 1988, who was born and died on December 02, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 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 2nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 02, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1988:

  • Sts-27 atlantis launched
  • Un votes 151-2 (isr & us) to move plo debate to geneva, britain abstains
  • Benazir bhutto is sworn in as prime minister of pakistan, becoming the first woman to head the government of an islam-dominated state.

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December 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd 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 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 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 2nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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Who was born on December 02, 1988?


Famous people born on December 02, 1988:

  • Alfred Enoch

    English actor.

  • Stephen McGinn

    Scottish footballer.

  • Fuse Odg

    Rapper.

  • Edward EMG baron Downpatrick

    Grandson of edward, an english prince.

  • Soniya Mehra

    Indian actress.

  • Tommaso Migliore
  • Kim Ojo
  • Rosie Brennan
  • Enigma
  • Maic Sema
  • Nejc Potokar
  • Antti Buri
  • Hersony Canelón
  • Babajide Collins Babatunde

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

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December 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 17 days old,

or 1846 weeks

or 12922 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 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 02, 1988?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

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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December 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1988:

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Tata Giacobetti

    Italian singer, who founded quartetto egie in 1940aeur"41, a vocal quartet.

  • Karl-Heinz Bürger

    German ss officer (d. 1988).

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

  • Emilian Stanev

    Renowned Bulgarian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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December 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1988:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1988:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 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 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.

December 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 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 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.

December 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 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 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 R&B music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.

December 02, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 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 02, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 02, 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 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 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 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

Anything For Billy by Larry McMurtry

Anything For Billy

By:

My first encounter with Billy was when he walked out of a cloud ..... Welcome to the wild and bloody adventures of Billy the Kid. He is the most famous outlaw in the American West.

One by Richard Bach

One

By:

To be the person I am today, I gave my life. Was it worth it

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.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

By:

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.

December 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 02, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Platform: Amiga, C64, TurboGrafx-CD, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Spotlight Software Telenet Japan (Sharp X68000)

Cabal

Cabal

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum, DOS, NES

Genre: Cabal shooter

Publisher: Taito Fabtek

Air Warrior II

Air Warrior II

Platform: Windows, 3DO

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Konami (Air Warrior SVGA) I-Magic (Air Warrior II) EA (AW:MV)

Demon's Winter

Demon's Winter

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1988?

On December 02, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1988?

On December 02, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1988?

On December 02, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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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.

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