Thursday October 06, 1988
US date format: 10/6/1988, UK date format: 6/10/1988
It was Thursday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on October 6, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Maki Horikita and Kat Sketch.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Love Bites by Def Leppard.
In UK One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston was in the top 5 hits.
Another Woman, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while Prime Time by Joan Collins was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Starting from Scratch.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dangerous Dave or Cybernoid II: The Revenge.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 06, 1988?
Holidays
- 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
- French Republican Calendar - �ne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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Events
- Oakland Athletics sweep Boston Red Sox in four games for American League pennant.
Famous Birthday
- Maki Horikita: Japanese model and actress.
- Kat Sketch: YouTube Star.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Another Woman
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner
The Accused
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi
Country: United States of America
Purgatory
Directed by: Ami Artzi
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce
Gorillas in the Mist
Directed by: Michael Apted
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi
Alien Nation
Directed by: Graham Baker
Starring: James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 06, 1988?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- 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
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- Taylor Dayne - I'll Always Love You
- Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - I Hate Myself For Loving You
- Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
- New Kids On The Block - Please Don't Go Girl
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 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
- Jeffrey Osborne - She's On The Left
- Tony Toni Tone - Born Not To Know
- Johnny Kemp - Dancin' With Myself
- George Benson - Let's Do It Again
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Starting from Scratch
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
Comic Strip Live
Days to next October 06
If October 06, 1988 is your birthday you're 31 years, 11 months, 25 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 5 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1988?
- LIFE: Sigourney Weaver With Gorilla
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: John Sasso & James Bakker -- Oct. 3, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9138
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Prime Time
By: Joan Collins
Envy, hatred and violence intensify within a tangled web of relationships, and the ugliness and danger that lie under the surface of Hollywood glamour are revealed in a story about five
The Lives Of John Lennon
By: Albert Goldman
The result of six years of research and some 1,200 interviews, this book takes fans deep into Lennon’s secretive world, from his traumatic childhood to his Beatles days to his hidden
Spock'S World
By: Diane Duane
It is the twenty-third century. On the planet Vulcan, a crisis of unprecedented proportion has caused the convocation of the planet's ruling council -- and summoned the U.S.S.
Tracks
By: Louise Erdrich
Set in North Dakota at a time in the past century when Indian tribes were struggling to keep what little remained of their lands, Tracks is a tale of passion and
Breathing Lessons
By: Anne Tyler
Maggie and Ira Moran have been married for twenty-eight years–and it shows: in their quarrels, in their routines, in their ability to tolerate with affection each other’s eccentricities.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Dangerous Dave
Hidden Agenda
Cybernoid II: The Revenge
Dive Bomber
Earthlight
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 the zodiac sign was Libra.
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 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 06, 1988?
On October 06, 1988 several famous people were born including, Maki Horikita, Kat Sketch.
What was the number one song in October 06, 1988?
The number one song in the week of October 06, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard in US and One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston in UK.
What were the top hits on October 06, 1988?
The top hits on October 06, 1988 were Love Bites by Def Leppard, Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit) by Bobby McFerrin in US and One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, Desire by U2, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother by The Hollies in UK.
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