What happened on Thursday October 13, 1988?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1988:

• Pivotal Moment in 1988 U.S. Presidential Debate During the second U.S. presidential debate at UCLA, Democratic nominee Michael Dukakis faced a challenging hypothetical question about the death penalty. When asked if he would support capital punishment if his wife were raped and murdered, Dukakis' unemotional, principled response was widely perceived as politically damaging and potentially contributed to his campaign's eventual defeat.
• Nobel Prize in Literature Awarded to Naguib Mahfouz Egyptian novelist Naguib Mahfouz was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, becoming the first Arab writer to receive this prestigious international literary honor. His works, which often explored social and political themes in Egyptian society, were celebrated for their profound narrative style and cultural insights.
• Scientific Analysis of the Shroud of Turin Carbon-dating tests conclusively demonstrated that the Shroud of Turin, long believed by some to be Jesus Christ's burial cloth, was actually a medieval fabrication. This scientific investigation provided definitive evidence challenging long-held religious beliefs about the artifact's authenticity.
• U.S. Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site The United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing protocols. Such tests were part of the ongoing strategic military research during the late Cold War period.
• Concert at Masada Concludes Israel's 40th Anniversary Celebrations A significant musical event was held at the historic Masada fortress, marking the culmination of Israel's 40th-anniversary festivities. The concert symbolized the nation's cultural resilience and historical significance.
• Scott Jamieson: Australian Football Player Scott Jamieson, an Australian football player, was active during this period. While specific details about his career are limited in this entry, he was part of the professional sports landscape in Australia.

Events in 1988

October 13, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1988

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1988

October 13, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 287th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1988 can also be written as 10/13/1988 in the US and as 13/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

Famous people died on October 13, 1988:

• Norman Barry

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1988 was Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
2. Def Leppard - Love Bites
3. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
4. Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
5. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

October 13, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
2. U2 - Desire
3. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
4. Enya - Orinoco Flow
5. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy

October 13, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 13, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

1. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
2. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
3. Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
4. New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
5. Johnny Kemp - Dancin' With Myself

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 13, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 08:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Oct 25, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1988

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Someone born on October 13, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 10 days old,

or 1905 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13341 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1988?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 13, 1988.

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