What happened on Thursday December 08, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 08, 1988:

• Devastating Spitak Earthquake in Soviet Armenia A massive magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Spitak region of Soviet Armenia, causing unprecedented destruction. The catastrophic event resulted in nearly 25,000 fatalities, injured 31,000 people, and left approximately 400,000 individuals homeless, making it one of the most devastating natural disasters of the late 20th century.
• Bus Hijacking in Soviet Union A dramatic bus hijacking occurred in Ordzhonikidze, North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Five individuals (four men and one woman) hijacked a bus carrying 30 schoolchildren, a teacher, and a driver. The hijackers demanded $2 million in ransom and a cargo plane to escape. Surprisingly, the Soviet government capitulated to their demands, providing the requested funds and an Aeroflot Ilyushin-76 cargo plane.
• Roy Orbison Dies of Heart Attack Legendary rock and roll singer Roy Orbison passed away from a sudden heart attack, marking the end of an era for music. Known for iconic hits like 'Oh, Pretty Woman' and 'Crying', Orbison was a pivotal figure in the rock and roll and rockabilly genres.
• A-10 Thunderbolt II Crash in Germany A United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II military aircraft crashed into an apartment complex in Remscheid, Germany, resulting in a tragic loss of life. The incident claimed five lives and left 50 people injured, highlighting the potential dangers of military aviation operations in populated areas.
• New York Knicks Set NBA 3-Pointer Record The New York Knicks set a new NBA record by scoring eleven 3-pointers in a game, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 113-109. This performance marked a significant moment in the evolution of basketball strategy and scoring techniques.
• Space Shuttle STS-27 Launch Postponed NASA postponed the planned launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis from Kennedy Space Center in Florida due to unfavorable weather conditions, demonstrating the agency's commitment to crew safety and mission success.

Events in 1988

December 08, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 08, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 08, 1988

December 08, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1988 can also be written as 12/8/1988 in the US and as 8/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

December 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 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 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 08, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 04:33 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 08, 1988

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Someone born on December 08, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 17 days old,

or 1906 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13348 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1988?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1988.

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