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see horoscope and birth chart for December 06, 1988What happened on Tuesday, December 6, 1988?
About December 6th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 6, 1988, Nelson Mandela was transferred from the Constantiaberg Clinic to a house at Victor Verster Prison, where he would serve the last 14 months of his imprisonment until his release on February 11, 1990.
- Day of the week: December 6th, 1988 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Look Away by Chicago
- #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- December 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 06, 1988?
- Who was born on December 06, 1988?
- December 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 06, 1988?
- Back in 1988
December 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 06, 1988:
- Nelson Mandela's transfer to Victor Verster Prison On December 6, 1988, Nelson Mandela was transferred from the Constantiaberg Clinic to a house at Victor Verster Prison, where he would serve the last 14 months of his imprisonment until his release on February 11, 1990. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 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.
December 06, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1988
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What day of the week was December 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.
Who was born on December 06, 1988?
Famous people born on December 06, 1988:
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Larry BourgeoisLarry Bourgeois is a French dancer, choreographer, and model, best known as one half of the world-renowned dance duo Les Twins alongside his identical twin brother Laurent. They have gained international fame for their unique hip-hop dance style and performances with leading artists and brands. [bio]
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Sabrina OuazaniSabrina Ouazani is a French actress best known for her roles in films such as 'L'Esquive' and 'The Past', as well as the Netflix series 'The Hook Up Plan'. [bio]
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Ravindra JadejaRenowned Indian cricketer who plays for the Indian national team and Chennai Super Kings, known for exceptional all-round skills in batting,...
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Nobunaga Shimazaki
December 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 06, 1988:
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Roy OrbisonRoy Orbison was an influential American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his distinctive, impassioned voice, complex compositions, and dark, emotional ballads. He was a major figure in rock and roll, with enduring hits like 'Oh, Pretty Woman,' 'Crying,' and 'Only the Lonely.' [bio]
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Timothy Patrick Murphy
December 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 06, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 5th and December 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Chicago - Look Away
- Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
- Breathe - How Can I Fall?
- Duran Duran - I Don't Want Your Love
- 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.
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- 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.
- The Boys - Dial My Heart
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
- Surface - I Missed
- Cameo - You Make Me Work
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
December 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.
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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 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.
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on December 06, 1988 is:
37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 30 days old,
or 1965 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13756 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1988?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 6th 2026.
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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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For someone born on December 6, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 6, 1988 includes Nelson Mandela's transfer to Victor Verster Prison, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 6, 1988 included “Look Away” by Chicago, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 6, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 6, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Larry Bourgeois, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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