What happened on Friday November 11, 1988?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1988:

• Dorothea Puente Serial Killer Case Breaks Open In Sacramento, California, law enforcement uncovered a horrific serial killing case involving 60-year-old boarding house landlady Dorothea Puente. Police discovered seven bodies buried in the lawn of her property. Puente was subsequently convicted of three murders and sentenced to life in prison, becoming one of the most notorious female serial killers in American criminal history.
• Discovery of Oldest Known Insect Fossils Scientists reported the discovery of the oldest known insect fossils, dating back approximately 390 million years, in a groundbreaking publication in the journal Science. These ancient specimens provide crucial insights into the early evolution of insects and their prehistoric environments during the Devonian period.

Events in 1988

November 11, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1988

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1988

November 11, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 316th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 11, 1988 in November 1988 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1988:

• Mikako Komatsu

  Prominent Japanese voice actress and singer known for her work in anime and music industry.

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on November 11th

Famous people died on November 11, 1988:

• William Ifor Jones

  Welsh conductor and organist (b. 1900).

• Charles Groves Wright Anderson

  South african-australian colonel and politician (b. 1897).

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on November 11th

November 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 11, 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 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 11, 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 11th 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 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 11, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 11, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 11, 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 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 09:01 am and setting at 06:42 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 11, 1988

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Someone born on November 11, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 2 days old,

or 1904 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13332 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 11, 1988?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 11, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 11, 1988.

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