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October 15, 1988 was the 289th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1988, who was born and died on October 15, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Red Wine '88 by UB40), movies (e.g. Mystic Pizza, directed by Donald Petrie), TV series (e.g. Starting From Scratch) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1988?
- October 15, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1988?
- October 15, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 15, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1988?
What day of the week was October 15, 1988?
October 15, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 289th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1988 can also be written as 10/15/1988 in the US and as 15/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1988:
- Ncaa record rushing yardage (768 yards-oklahoma).
October 15, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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 15, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 15, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:09 pm and setting at 09:47 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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Who was born on October 15, 1988?
Famous people born on October 15, 1988:
- Mesut Ozil
German professional footballer known for his playmaking skills.
- Kova Kovacevic
Kova Kovacevic is a Serbian professional basketball player who has played in the EuroLeague and Serbian Basketball Super League.
- Danniella Savre
American actress known for her roles in TV shows like Hawaii Five-0 and Graceland.
- Carrie Finklea
American actress.
- Lassy Mbouity
Congolese writer and politician.
- Dominique Jones
American basketball player.
- Spencer Owen
Youtube star.
- Solange Wilvert
- Pablo Vegetti
- Genny Pagliaro
- Douglas Júnior
- Megan Hodge
- Marc Kibong Mbamba
- Anastasija Zagorujko
- César Mena
- Imane Merga
- Felipe Mattioni
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 6 months old,
or 426 months and 4 days old,
or 1852 weeks and 6 days old,
or 12970 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1988?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 15, 1988.
October 15, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1988:
- Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji
English composer, music critic, pianist and writer (b. 1892).
- Vladimír Bína
- Piero Fornasetti
- John Ball
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1988:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1988:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1988 was Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
October 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
- U2 - Desire
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy
October 15, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Johnny Kemp - Dancin' With Myself
October 15, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.
October 15, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 15, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Franco - MARIA
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Marisela - YA NO
October 15, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mystic Pizza
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Starring: Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Vincent D'Onofrio
Country: United States of America
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Dwight H. Little
Starring: Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, George P. Wilbur
Country: United States of America
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
Aenigma
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Headhunter
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Francis Schaeffer
Starring: Kay Lenz, Wayne Crawford, Steve Kanaly, June Chadwick
October 15, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:
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
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
Monsters
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 15, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Silence Of The Lambs
By: Thomas Harris
Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, is assigned a task as part of the hunt for "Buffalo Bill", a serial killer. For this assignment, she must visit a man in a high-security prison.
Sword Point
By: Harold Coyle
The rapidly increasing war is changing the lives of every character, from the White House to the Kremlin to on the battlefield.
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
Landslide
By: Jane Mayer and Doyle McManus
This expose examines the four years of Ronald Reagan’s presidency. It examines internal rivalries and dissension in the White House.
October 15, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 15, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Apache 3
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Devastators
Dead Angle
Bravoman
Who was the US President on October 15, 1988?
On October 15, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1988?
On October 15, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1988?
On October 15, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1988?
October 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
