What happened on Tuesday December 06, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1988:

• Nelson Mandela's Prison Transfer Nelson Mandela was transferred to Victor Vester Prison in Capetown, South Africa, marking a significant moment in his long journey towards freedom during the anti-apartheid struggle.
• Roy Orbison's Death Roy Orbison, a legendary American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and emotional ballads, passed away at the age of 52, leaving a profound legacy in rock and roll music.
• STS-27 Atlantis Mission Landing Space Shuttle Atlantis completed its secret mission, landing in California after deploying a classified satellite, highlighting the technological and strategic capabilities of the United States during the Cold War era.
• Carlos Andres Perez Re-elected in Venezuela Carlos Andres Perez was re-elected as the President of Venezuela, continuing his political leadership during a complex period in the country's political history.
• Yasser Arafat's Diplomatic Meeting Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat met with prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden, in a notable diplomatic engagement aimed at fostering dialogue and understanding.
• Australian Capital Territory Self-Governance The Australian Capital Territory was granted self-government, marking an important milestone in its political and administrative development.
• Baltimore Orioles Ownership Change Agnes Neil Williams purchased the Baltimore Orioles for $70 million, with Eli Jacobs becoming the new CEO, signaling a significant ownership transition in Major League Baseball.
• Southern Iran Earthquake A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck southern Iran, potentially causing damage and disruption to local communities.
• Merv Hughes' Cricket Performance Australian cricketer Merv Hughes took an impressive 13 wickets against the West Indies at the WACA, despite Australia ultimately losing the match.

Events in 1988

December 06, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1988

December 06, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 341st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1988 can also be written as 12/6/1988 in the US and as 6/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1988:

• Larry Bourgeois

  Professional dancer known as part of the Les Twins dance duo with his twin brother Laurent.

• Ravindra Jadeja

  Renowned Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and Chennai Super Kings, known for exceptional all-round skills in batting,...

• Sabrina Ouazani
• Laurent Bourgeois (Les Twins)
• Katie O'Donnell
• Wally Dia
• Les Twins
• Nobunaga Shimazaki

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on December 6th

Famous people died on December 06, 1988:

• Roy Orbison

  Roy Orbison was a legendary rock and roll musician known for his powerful tenor voice and iconic dark sunglasses.

• Timothy Patrick Murphy

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. Chicago - Look Away
2. Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
3. Breathe - How Can I Fall?
4. Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love
5. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got

December 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

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 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 1988 was Dial My Heart by The Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 5th and December 11th.

1. The Boys - Dial My Heart
2. Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
3. Surface - I Missed
4. Cameo - You Make Me Work
5. Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th 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 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 02:56 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 06, 1988

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Someone born on December 06, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 19 days old,

or 1907 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13350 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1988?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 06, 1988.

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