What happened on Tuesday November 08, 1988?

Here's what happened on November 08, 1988:

• 1988 United States Presidential Election George H. W. Bush, the Republican candidate and incumbent Vice President, was elected as the 41st President of the United States, defeating Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis in a decisive election.
• Deadly Earthquake in China A catastrophic earthquake struck China, resulting in the tragic loss of 900 lives, highlighting the region's significant seismic vulnerability and the devastating potential of natural disasters.
• Arco Arena Opens in Sacramento Arco Arena (now Golden 1 Center) officially opened in Sacramento, California, with the Sacramento Kings hosting their first game, losing 97-75 to the Seattle SuperSonics.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Nov. 08, 1988

Newspapers from Nov. 08, 1988

November 08, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 313th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 08, 1988 can also be written as 11/8/1988 in the US and as 8/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

November 08, 1988 in November 1988 calendar

Famous people born on November 08, 1988:

• Julian Wilson (surfer)

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on November 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 08, 1988 was Wild, Wild West by The Escape Club, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
2. The Beach Boys - Kokomo
3. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
4. Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
5. Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 08, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. Robin Beck - First Time
2. Enya - Orinoco Flow
3. Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
4. Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
5. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

November 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 08, 1988 was Giving You The Best That I Got by Anita Baker, according to the music chart for the week November 7th and November 13th.

1. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
2. Luther Vandross - Any Love
3. Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
4. Al B. Sure! - Rescue Me
5. Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 8th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:40 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on November 08, 1988

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Someone born on November 08, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 15 days old,

or 1902 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13315 days old,

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

There are 199 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 8th 2025.

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

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

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