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December 14, 1988 was the 349th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 14, 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 14, 1988, who was born and died on December 14, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 14, 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 14th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 14, 1988?
- December 14, 1988: What happened on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 14, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 14, 1988?
- December 14, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 14, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 14, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 14, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 14, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 14, 1988?
What day of the week was December 14, 1988?
December 14, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 14, 1988 can also be written as 12/14/1988 in the US and as 14/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 14, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 14, 1988:
- Us agrees to talk to palestine liberation organization (first time in 13 years).
- Spanish general strike to protest austerity measures.
December 14, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th 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 14, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 14th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 14, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 14, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 10:34 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 14, 1988?
Famous people born on December 14, 1988:
![Vanessa Hudgens]()
Vanessa HudgensAmerican actress and singer known for her roles in film and television.
- Nichlos Batum
French professional basketball player who plays as a small forward and shooting guard for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA.
- Sam Burgess
Former rugby league player who successfully transitioned to rugby union.
- Nate Ebner
American football player.
- Hayato Sakamoto
Japanese baseball player.
- Vanessa Anne
Hudgens, american actress and singer.
- Jade Bryce
Model.
- O'Dayne Richards
- Nils Schouterden
- Ebrima Sohna
- George Cabrera
- Brandon Saine
- Anna-Maria Zimmermann
- Aauri Bokesa
Whose famous birthday is on December 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 14th:
![Jane Birkin]()
Jane BirkinBritish actress, noted family member, and sister to andrew birkin, writer-director who released "blow-up" back in 1966.
![Natascha McElhone]()
Natascha McElhoneEnglish actress.
![Jackson Rathbone]()
Jackson RathboneAmerican actor, singer, and musician.
![Michael Owen]()
Michael OwenBritish soccer (football), star and celebrity with a soccer clip, sports paraphernalia and product endorsements to his name and a 2004...
![Tia Texada]()
Tia TexadaAmerican singer and actress.
![Sophie Monk]()
Sophie MonkAustralian singer, actress, and model.
![Lee Remick]()
Lee RemickActress (days of wine & roses), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 55.
![Rebecca Gibney]()
Rebecca GibneyNew zealand-australian actress/producer.
![Cynthia Gibb]()
Cynthia GibbAmerican actress, former model, who has appeared in films and on television.
![James Comey]()
James ComeyPublic servant.
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December 14, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 4 months old,
or 424 months and 5 days old,
or 1844 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12910 days old,
if you were born on December 14, 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 14, 1988?
There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 14, 1988.
December 14, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 14, 1988:
- Stuart Symington
American lieutenant and politician, 1st united states secretary of the air force (d. 1988).
- Jacques Berenguer
- Evald Schorm
- Jean Schramme
What famous deaths happened on December 14th?
Famous deaths on December 14th:
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
![Jeanne Crain]()
Jeanne CrainAmerican actress, 16-year old former model.
![Dinah Washington]()
Dinah WashingtonAmerican singer and pianist who was cited as the "most popular black female recording artist" of the 1950s.
![William Bendix]()
William BendixActor (life of riley), passes away in los angeles, california, at the age of 58.
![Jock Mahoney]()
Jock MahoneyActor (dallas cow town, range rider), died at 70.
![Bernard Fox]()
Bernard FoxBritish actor (d. 2016).
![Stubby Kaye]()
Stubby KayeActor (guys & dolls sweet charity), dies aged 79.
![Norman Fell]()
Norman FellAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1924).
![Arthur Treacher]()
Arthur TreacherBritish-american actor and comedian of stage, film, and television.
- George Washington
American politician and the first president of the united states 1789-1797.
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December 14, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 14, 1988:
- R.C. Saints - Memorial of Saint John of the Cross
December 14, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 14, 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 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 14, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 14, 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:
- Chicago - Look Away
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 14, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 14, 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:
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 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 14, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 14, 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:
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
- The Boys - Dial My Heart
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 14, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 14, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 14, 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:
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Eydie Gorme - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
- Lupita D'Alessio - EL QUE JUEGA CON FUEGO
December 14, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 14, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Working Girl
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin
Country: United States of America
Beaches
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray
Country: United States of America
The Boost
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Harold Becker
Starring: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill
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
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 14, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 14, 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
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
December 14, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 14, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Seven Stories Of Christmas Love
By: Leo Buscaglia
This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.
Chronicle Of The 20Th Century
By: Clifton Daniel
It's like nothing before. Imagine being able sweep your eyes across the amazing riches and excitement of this century, as reported by the "News of the Day".
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.
Till We Meet Again
By: Judith Krantz
Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.
The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.
December 14, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 14, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Legend of Blacksilver
Baal
Battlehawks 1942
Hanjuku Hero
The Guardian Legend
Who was the US President on December 14, 1988?
On December 14, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 14, 1988?
On December 14, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 14, 1988?
On December 14, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 14th?
December 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to the syrian observatory for human rights, the kurdish-led syrian democratic forces retake hajin, the last major syrian town that isil controlled.
- 2017 - Colombian paramilitarism, internal armed conflict, illegal drug trade in colombia: colombia's largest narcotics gang clan del golfo (agc) declares a ceasefire effective december 13. they claim the gesture is intended to "contribute to a complete, total, and lasting peace." colombia's government said it was happy with the gesture but that they will continue to exert pressure on the organization.
- 2016 - Aleppo offensive (november-december 2016, syria): shelling broke the ceasefire in aleppo, disrupting the evacuation of civilians.
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.
