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see horoscope and birth chart for September 11, 1988What happened on Sunday, September 11, 1988?
About September 11th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 11, 1988, an estimated 300,000 people gathered at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds in Estonia, marking a significant demonstration of national unity and support for the independence movement. This event was part of the broader 'Singing Revolution,' a series of peaceful protests that led to Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union.
- Day of the week: September 11th, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses
- #1 UK song: Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- September 11, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 11, 1988?
- September 11, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- September 11, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- September 11, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 11, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 11, 1988?
- Back in 1988
September 11, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 11, 1988:
- Estonian Autonomy Movement Gains Momentum On September 11, 1988, an estimated 300,000 people gathered at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds in Estonia, marking a significant demonstration of national unity and support for the independence movement. This event was part of the broader 'Singing Revolution,' a series of peaceful protests that led to Estonia's independence from the Soviet Union. source: estonianworld.com
- St. Jean Bosco Massacre in Haiti On September 11, 1988, armed men attacked the St. Jean Bosco Church in Port-au-Prince during Sunday mass, killing at least 13 people and injuring approximately 80 others. The church was set on fire, and the attackers were believed to be former members of the Tonton Macoute, a paramilitary force associated with the Duvalier dictatorship. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Mats Wilander Wins US Men's Tennis Championship On September 11, 1988, Swedish tennis player Mats Wilander won the US Men's Tennis Championship, securing his third Grand Slam title. source: atptour.com
- Betsy King Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Betsy King emerged victorious in the Cellular One-Ping Golf Championship, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
- Sports Aid: Global Charity Event A charitable initiative focused on raising awareness and funds through jogging events to address global hunger and support humanitarian causes.
- Annular Solar Eclipse A rare astronomical event occurred with an annular solar eclipse at the Moon's descending node, featuring a magnitude of 0.9377. During this eclipse, the Moon appeared slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of light around the Moon's edge.
September 11, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1988
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September 11, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Indianapolis Colts : 17 - 13
- Cincinnati Bengals - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 24
- Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 17
- Kansas City Chiefs - Seattle Seahawks : 10 - 31
- Los Angeles Raiders - Houston Oilers : 35 - 38
What day of the week was September 11, 1988?
September 11, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 255th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 11, 1988 can also be written as 9/11/1988 in the US and as 11/9/1988 in UK and Europe.
September 11, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 11, 1988:
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September 11, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 11, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 5th and September 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1988 was Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.
- Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
- Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
- Huey Lewis & The News - Perfect World
- George Michael - Monkey
- Van Halen - When It's Love
September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Womack & Womack - Teardrops
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try
September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
- Salt-N-Pepa Featuring E.U. - Shake Your Thang
- Pebbles - Take Your Time
September 11, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 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 birthSeptember 11, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 11, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 07:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1988.
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How old is someone born on September 11, 1988?
Someone born on September 11, 1988 is:
37 years 10 months old,
or 454 months and 11 days old,
or 1975 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13828 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1988?
There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 11th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 11, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 11, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 11, 1988 includes Estonian Autonomy Movement Gains Momentum, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 11, 1988 included “Sweet Child O' Mine” by Guns N' Roses, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 11, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make September 11, 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.
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