Monday December 12, 1988: on this day

December 12, 1988 was the 347th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 12, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 12, 1988, who was born and died on December 12, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Look Away by Chicago), movies (e.g. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1988?


December 12, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 347th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

December 12, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

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December 12, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1988:

  • 3 trains collide in london, 40 die
  • Sandra miller of queens sues mike tyson for sexual harassment
  • New york city subway system adds new stations (the z line).
  • The clapham junction rail crash kills thirty-five and injures hundreds after two collisions of three commuter trains : one of the worst train crashes in the united kingdom.
  • The clapham junction rail crash kills 35 and injures 132.

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December 12, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Miami Dolphins : 31 - 38
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December 12, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 12, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 10:19 am and setting at 09:20 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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Who was born on December 12, 1988?


Famous people born on December 12, 1988:

  • Isaac John

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Hahm Eun-Jung

    South korean actress and singer (t-ara and n4).

  • Alfred Morris

    Football player.

  • Romy Perrier

    A belgian singer who sings in french and has participated in several talent shows on tv between 2007-2012.

  • Ham Eun-jeong

    Korean actress and singer.

  • Adrian Clifton
  • James Dayton
  • Roihau Degage
  • Simone Grippo
  • Mamunul Mamul
  • Marta Jujka
  • Gianluca Maglia
  • Chris Perfetti
  • Luciano Avellino
  • Nicola Ravaglia
  • Ivanildo Rodrigues
  • Douglas Friedrich
  • Aleksej Stul'nev

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 17 days old,

or 1841 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12891 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1988?

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1988.

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December 12, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1988:

  • Roseland Carter

    Renowned American painter known for vibrant landscapes.

  • John Canning

    New york post managing editor dies at 56.

  • Anthony ''Tony Pro'' Provenzano

    American mafia figure (born 1917).

  • Rudolf Schündler
  • Dick Clair
  • Erica Lillegg
  • Bill Bertani
  • Stjepan Vrbančić
  • Anthony Provenzano

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1988:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1988:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Look Away youtube
  2. - Every Rose Has Its Thorn youtube
  3. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  4. - My Prerogative youtube
  5. - Waiting For A Star To Fall

December 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mistletoe And Wine
  2. - Especially For You
  3. - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
  4. - Suddenly
  5. - First Time

December 12, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1988 was Everything I Miss At Home by Cherrelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Everything I Miss At Home
  2. - Dial My Heart
  3. - Tumblin' Down
  4. - Oasis
  5. - Smooth Criminal

December 12, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

December 12, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
  5. - EL QUE JUEGA CON FUEGO

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December 12, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Working Girl

Working Girl

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin

Country: United States of America

Beaches

Beaches

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray

Country: United States of America

The Boost

The Boost

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill

The Dark Side of the Sun

The Dark Side of the Sun

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bozidar 'Bota' Nikolic

Starring: Guy Boyd, Brad Pitt, Cheryl Pollak, Constantin Nitchoff

Top Line

Top Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Nello Rossati

Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez

Country: Italy

December 12, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

December 12, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Home Planet by Kevin W. Kelley

The Home Planet

By:

The Home Planet was prepared under the auspices of the Association of Space Explorers in collaboration with the Soviet agency Mir. It conveys the human dimension like no other book.

Final Flight by Stephen Coonts

Final Flight

By:

The supercarrier USS United States is set to host the most dangerous and deadly terrorist plot ever.

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking

A Brief History Of Time

By:

Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.

One by Richard Bach

One

By:

To be the person I am today, I gave my life. Was it worth it

December 12, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Eco

Eco

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: Ocean Software

Airwolf

Airwolf

Platform: Arcade, Famicom, NES

Genre: Action / Shooter / Simulator

Publisher: Kyugo (Arcade, Famicom) Acclaim (NES)

Bombuzal

Bombuzal

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Super NES

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Image Works Kemco

Blaster Master

Blaster Master

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Run and gun

Publisher: Sunsoft

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1988?

On December 12, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1988?

On December 12, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1988?

On December 12, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

history

What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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history

What happened in 1988?

1988 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
  • John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
  • Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1988?

December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1988 calendar looked like.

Monday December 12, 1988