What happened on Wednesday November 02, 1988?

Here's what happened on November 02, 1988:

• Morris Worm: First Major Internet Cyber Attack Computer science student Robert Tappan Morris launches the first widely recognized internet-distributed computer worm from MIT, causing significant disruption to computer networks across research institutions and government facilities.
• Pentagon and Universities Hit by Computer Virus A computer virus penetrates critical research facilities, including the Pentagon and Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) research laboratory, along with six universities, highlighting emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
• Likud Party Wins Israeli Election Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir's conservative Likud party secures victory in the national election, reinforcing the party's political influence in Israel's parliamentary system.
• Walt Weiss Wins AL Rookie of the Year Oakland Athletics continue their impressive streak as Walt Weiss is named American League Rookie of the Year, marking the third consecutive year the team has achieved this honor.
• LOT Polish Airlines Flight 703 Crash A tragic aviation incident occurs in Białobrzegi, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries during a LOT Polish Airlines flight.
• First Mrs America Beauty Pageant The inaugural Mrs America beauty pageant is held, marking a significant moment in the evolution of national beauty competitions focused on married women.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Nov. 02, 1988

Newspapers from Nov. 02, 1988

November 02, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 307th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1988 can also be written as 11/2/1988 in the US and as 2/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

November 02, 1988 in November 1988 calendar

Famous people died on November 02, 1988:

• Ralph Amsden

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on November 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1988 was Kokomo by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. The Beach Boys - Kokomo
2. The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
3. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
4. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
5. Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Robin Beck - First Time
2. Enya - Orinoco Flow
3. Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
4. Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
5. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1988 was Any Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

1. Luther Vandross - Any Love
2. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
3. Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
4. New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
5. Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:33 pm and setting at 02:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on November 02, 1988

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Someone born on November 02, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 3 days old,

or 1904 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13333 days old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 2nd 2025.

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

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

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