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see horoscope and birth chart for March 13, 1988What happened on Sunday, March 13, 1988?
About March 13th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 13, 1988, indictments were issued in the Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This scandal had significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and governance.
- Day of the week: March 13th, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
- #1 UK song: I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- March 13, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was March 13, 1988?
- March 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- March 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- March 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on March 13, 1988?
- Back in 1988
March 13, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 13, 1988:
- Iran-Contra indictments On March 13, 1988, indictments were issued in the Iran-Contra affair, a political scandal involving the secret sale of arms to Iran and the diversion of funds to Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This scandal had significant implications for U.S. foreign policy and governance. source: archives.gov
- Deaf President Now movement triumph On March 13, 1988, the Deaf President Now movement achieved its goal of having a deaf president appointed to Gallaudet University after a week of protests. This landmark event highlighted the rights of the deaf community and led to significant changes in the university's leadership and policies. source: gallaudet.edu
- Halabja genocide On March 13, 1988, the Iraqi government conducted a chemical attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja, resulting in thousands of deaths. This event is considered one of the most severe instances of chemical warfare against civilians in history, part of the broader Anfal campaign against the Kurds. source: bbc.com
- Milltown Cemetery Attack Ulster Defence Association (UDA) member Michael Stone launches a violent attack during a Provisional IRA funeral in Belfast, killing three and wounding over sixty in a sectarian act of violence.
- Battle of Afabet During the Eritrean War of Independence, the Eritrean People's Liberation Front (EPLF) launches a strategic multi-sided attack on the Ethiopian Nadew Command army corps in Eritrea.
- Avianca Flight 410 Crash A Colombian Boeing 727 jetliner crashes into mountainous terrain near the Venezuelan border, resulting in the tragic loss of 143 lives in one of the deadliest aviation accidents of the year.
- RepublicBank of Texas Failure First RepublicBank of Texas collapses and enters FDIC receivership, representing the largest bank failure assisted by the FDIC at that time, signaling significant financial instability.
- Seikan Tunnel Opens in Japan The Seikan Tunnel, recognized as the world's longest tunnel with an undersea segment, is inaugurated, connecting Aomori and Hakodate in Japan, marking a significant engineering achievement. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
March 13, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from March 1988
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What day of the week was March 13, 1988?
March 13, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 73rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 13, 1988 can also be written as 3/13/1988 in the US and as 13/3/1988 in UK and Europe.
March 13, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 13, 1988:
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John HolmesInfamous adult film actor who became a cultural icon in the porn industry, later portrayed in the movie 'Boogie Nights'.
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March 13, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 13, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 7th and March 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 13, 1988 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- George Michael - Father Figure
- Patrick Swayze - She's Like The Wind
- Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 13, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Rick Astley - Together Forever
- Vanessa Paradis - Joe Le Taxi
- Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis
March 13, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 13, 1988 was Fishnet by Morris Day, according to the music chart for the week March 7th and March 13th.
- Morris Day - Fishnet
- Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle - Never Knew Love Like This
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Stevie Wonder - You Will Know
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Thinking Of You
March 13, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 13th is Pisces.
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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 13, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 13, 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 birthMarch 13, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 13, 1988 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 13, 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 March 13, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 03:35 am and setting at 01:51 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1988.
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How old is someone born on March 13, 1988?
Someone born on March 13, 1988 is:
38 years 4 months old,
or 460 months and 9 days old,
or 2001 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14010 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 13, 1988?
There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 13th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 13, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 13, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on March 13, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to March 13, 1988 includes Iran-Contra indictments, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around March 13, 1988 included “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of March 13, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make March 13, 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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