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see horoscope and birth chart for December 10, 1988What happened on Saturday, December 10, 1988?
About December 10th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 10, 1988, the number one song on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart was 'Together Forever' by Rick Astley. This song was part of the pop culture phenomenon of the late 1980s.
- Day of the week: December 10th, 1988 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #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 10, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 10, 1988?
- Who was born on December 10, 1988?
- December 10, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 10, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 10, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 10, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 10, 1988?
- Back in 1988
December 10, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 10, 1988:
- US Billboard number 1 song On December 10, 1988, the number one song on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart was 'Together Forever' by Rick Astley. This song was part of the pop culture phenomenon of the late 1980s. source: billboard.com
- Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe and Wine' tops UK Singles Chart On December 10, 1988, Cliff Richard's 'Mistletoe and Wine' reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, marking his 12th chart-topping single. The song, which blends festive themes with a pop melody, sold approximately 750,000 copies by the end of the year, making it the best-selling single of 1988 in the UK. source: officialcharts.com
- Washington Capitals NHL scoreless tie On December 10, 1988, the Washington Capitals played a game that ended in a scoreless tie against the New Jersey Devils. This was a rare occurrence in the NHL, highlighting the defensive strategies of both teams. source: washingtonpost.com
December 10, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1988
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December 10, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Indianapolis Colts - New York Jets : 16 - 34
- Philadelphia Eagles - Phoenix Cardinals : 23 - 17
What day of the week was December 10, 1988?
December 10, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 345th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 10, 1988 can also be written as 12/10/1988 in the US and as 10/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 10, 1988?
Famous people born on December 10, 1988:
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Neven Subotic
December 10, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 10, 1988:
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Johnny LawrenceEnglish cricketer and coach (b. 1911).
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Richard S. CastellanoAmerican actor (b. 1933).
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Dorothy de RothschildEnglish philanthropist and activist (b. 1895).
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Alfredo Monaco
December 10, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 10, 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 10, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 10, 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 10, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 10, 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 10, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 10, 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 10, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 10th 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 10, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 10, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 10, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 10, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 10, 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 10, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 06:49 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 10, 1988 is:
37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 26 days old,
or 1964 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13752 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 10, 1988?
There are 127 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 10th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 10, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 10, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 10, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 10, 1988 includes US Billboard number 1 song, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 10, 1988 included “Look Away” by Chicago, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 10, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 10, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Neven Subotic, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 10, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1988, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 10, 1988.
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