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October 06, 1988 was the 280th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 06, 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 October 06, 1988, who was born and died on October 06, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Bites by Def Leppard), movies (e.g. The Accused, directed by Jonathan Kaplan), TV series (e.g. Starting From Scratch) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1988?
- October 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1988?
- October 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1988?
What day of the week was October 06, 1988?
October 06, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 280th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1988 can also be written as 10/6/1988 in the US and as 6/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1988:
- Oakland athletics sweep boston red sox in four games for american league pennant.
October 06, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 06, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 02:43 am and setting at 05:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1988.
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Who was born on October 06, 1988?
Famous people born on October 06, 1988:
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
- Starling Marte
Starling Marte is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder who plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball.
- Trey Edward Shults
American film director.
- Kat Sketch
Youtube star.
- Matan Roditi
- Takumi Shimohira
- Viktor Vasin
- Corin Henry
- Johnstone Kibet
- Prince Ofori
- Samson Kayode Olaleye
- Gerald Phiri
- Andrew Quarless
- Daniel Cardoso
- Kim René Elverum Sorsell
- Ulrik Flo
- KSHMR
- Sitare Akbaş
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
![Janet Gaynor]()
Janet GaynorAmerican actress who starred in 34 films, including "a star is born" (1937).
October 06, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 6 months old,
or 426 months and 22 days old,
or 1855 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12988 days old,
if you were born on October 06, 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 October 06, 1988?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 06, 1988.
October 06, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1988:
- Salvatore Pennisi
- Loïs Wilson
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1988:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Peter Cetera - One Good Woman
October 06, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
- U2 - Desire
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy
October 06, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Addicted To You
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Teddy Pendergrass - 2 A.M.
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
October 06, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 06, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 06, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 06, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Franco - MARIA
- Marisela - YA NO
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
October 06, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Accused
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi
Country: United States of America
Another Woman
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Purgatory
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ami Artzi
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce
October 06, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 06, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Landslide
By: Jane Mayer and Doyle McManus
This expose examines the four years of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. It examines internal rivalries and dissension in the White House.
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
Generation Of Swine
By: Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson, the bestselling author Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, has returned with his second volume of "Gonzo Papers", the legendary Hunter S. Thompson.
Spock'S World
By: Diane Duane
It is the twenty third century. A crisis of unprecedented magnitude has erupted on the planet Vulcan. The planet's ruling council was summoned by the U.S.S.
Demon Lord Of Karanda
By: David Eddings
David Eddings, in an exciting sequel to THE MALLOREAN tells the story about King Garion's infant son abducted and his attempts to rescue him.
October 06, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Atomic Robo-Kid
F-16 Combat Pilot
Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf
Amadeus Revenge
Demon's Winter
Who was the US President on October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),
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 October 1988?
October 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
