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US date format: 11/13/1988, UK date format: 13/11/1988
The day of the week was Sunday, under the astrological sign of Scorpio (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on November 13, 1988).
Famous birthdays on this day include ASAP Yams and Stephen Pollard.
The number one song in US was Wild, Wild West by The Escape Club. First Time by Robin Beck was #1 song in the UK.
The Land Before Time, directed by Don Bluth, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1988 while A Brief History Of Time by Stephen W. Hawking was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Bottom Line. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ataxx or Hidden Agenda.
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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November 13, 1988 Events
What happened on November 13, 1988?
Historical Events
- Mulugeta Seraw, an Ethiopian law student in Portland, Oregon is beaten to death by members of the Neo-Nazi group East Side White Pride.
- In the Soviet Union, the unmanned Shuttle ''Buran'' is launched by an Energia rocket on its maiden orbital spaceflight (the first and last space flight for the shuttle).
- Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: An independent State of Palestine is proclaimed at the Palestinian National Council meeting in Algiers, by a vote of 253–46.
- The very first Fairtrade label, Max Havelaar, is launched by Nico Roozen, Frans van der Hoff and ecumenical development agency Solidaridad in the Netherlands.
- The Supreme Soviet of the Estonian SSR adopts the Estonian Sovereignty Declaration in which the laws of the Estonian SSR are declared supreme over those of the USSR.
- In the first open election in more than a decade, voters in Pakistan choose populist candidate Benazir Bhutto to be Prime Minister. Elections are held as planned despite head of state Zia-ul-Haq's death earlier in August.
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November 13, 1988 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on November 13, 1988?
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How old am I?
If November 13, 1988 is your birthday you are 34 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on November 13.
November 13, 1988 Famous Deaths
Who died on November 13, 1988?
Czech composer (Born 1902).
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Italian actor / director (Boccacio 70).
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Land Before Time
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Don Bluth
Starring: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver
Country: United States of America
Scrooged
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover
Country: United States of America
Oliver & Company
Release year: 1988
Directed by: George Scribner
Starring: Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, Cheech Marin, Richard Mulligan
Country: United States of America
The Chocolate War
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Keith Gordon
Starring: John Glover, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Wallace Langham, Doug Hutchison
High Spirits
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Starring: Peter O'Toole, Daryl Hannah, Steve Guttenberg, Donal McCann
Music charts
What was the number one song on November 13, 1988? Which were the top hits on November 13, 1988?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
- The Beach Boys - Kokomo
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Robin Beck - First Time
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
- Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
- Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
Top #5 R&B songs
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
- Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
- Al B. Sure! - Rescue Me
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
Top #5 Latin songs
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
Sport Games on November 13, 1988
NFL
American Football- Chicago Bears - Washington Redskins : 34 - 14
- Cincinnati Bengals - Kansas City Chiefs : 28 - 31
- Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 7 - 30
- Houston Oilers - Seattle Seahawks : 24 - 27
- Indianapolis Colts - Green Bay Packers : 20 - 13
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Bottom Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Murphy Brown
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1988?
- LIFE: Our Planet Earth
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Enrique Camarena -- Nov. 7, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9143
- RollingStone: Johnny Carson and David Letterman
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
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.
Generation Of Swine
By: Hunter S. Thompson
Hunter S. Thompson, the bestselling author Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, has returned with his second volume of "Gonzo Papers", the legendary Hunter S. Thompson.
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.
Alaska
By: James A. Michener
This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ataxx
Hidden Agenda
First Queen
Arena Football
Hard Head
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 13, 1988?
On November 13, 1988 several famous people were born including, ASAP Yams, Stephen Pollard.
Which famous people died on November 13, 1988?
Famous people died on November 13, 1988 include, Jaromir Vejvoda, Antal Dorati, Antal Doráti.
What was the number one song in November 13, 1988?
The number one song in the week of November 13, 1988 was Wild, Wild West by The Escape Club in US and First Time by Robin Beck in UK.
What were the top hits on November 13, 1988?
The top hits on November 13, 1988 were Wild, Wild West by The Escape Club, Kokomo by The Beach Boys, The Loco-Motion by Kylie Minogue in US and First Time by Robin Beck, Orinoco Flow by Enya, Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi by Kylie Minogue in UK.
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