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see horoscope and birth chart for November 03, 1988What happened on Thursday, November 3, 1988?
About November 3rd, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 3, 1988, a group of Maldivian rebels, supported by Tamil mercenaries from the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), attempted to overthrow the government of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The coup was thwarted with the assistance of Indian military forces, who intervened under Operation Cactus, leading to the restoration of the Maldivian government.
- Day of the week: November 3rd, 1988 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Kokomo by The Beach Boys
- #1 UK song: First Time by Robin Beck
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- November 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 03, 1988?
- Who was born on November 03, 1988?
- November 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- November 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- November 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 03, 1988?
- Back in 1988
November 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 03, 1988:
- Maldives coup attempt On November 3, 1988, a group of Maldivian rebels, supported by Tamil mercenaries from the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), attempted to overthrow the government of President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. The coup was thwarted with the assistance of Indian military forces, who intervened under Operation Cactus, leading to the restoration of the Maldivian government. source: en.wikipedia.org
November 03, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1988
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What day of the week was November 03, 1988?
November 03, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 308th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 03, 1988 can also be written as 11/3/1988 in the US and as 3/11/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on November 03, 1988?
Famous people born on November 03, 1988:
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Angus McLarenAustralian actor known for his roles in television series and films, with notable performances in the entertainment industry.
November 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 03, 1988:
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Henri van PraagDutch philosopher, theologian, and educator (b. 1916).
November 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 03, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 31st and November 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 03, 1988 was Kokomo by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
- The Beach Boys - Kokomo
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
November 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 03, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
- Robin Beck - First Time
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
- Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
- Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
November 03, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 03, 1988 was Any Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
November 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 3rd is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
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 03, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 03, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 03, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 03, 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 03, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 12:35 am and setting at 02:31 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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Someone born on November 03, 1988 is:
37 years 9 months old,
or 453 months and 5 days old,
or 1970 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13792 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 03, 1988?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 3rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 03, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 03, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on November 3, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to November 3, 1988 includes Maldives coup attempt, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 3, 1988 included “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 3, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
November 3, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Angus McLaren, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make November 3, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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