Wednesday November 16, 1988
US date format: 11/16/1988, UK date format: 16/11/1988
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Scorpio (see birth chart on November 16, 1988). 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.
Famous people born on this day include Siva Kaneswaran .
In that special week of November people in US were listening to Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi.
In UK First Time by Robin Beck was in the top 5 hits.
Full Moon in Blue Water, directed by Peter Masterson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while The First Salute by Barbara W. Tuchman was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching The Bottom Line.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Abracadabra or Cosmic Camouflage.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of November 16, 1988?
Holidays
- USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
- R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
- Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day for Tolerance
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Events
- Benazir Bhutto wins 1st free Pakistani elections in 11 years
- Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs
- Jose Canseco is 1st unanimous AL MVP since Reggie Jackson
- Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for US$125 million for libel.
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Famous Birthday
- Siva Kaneswaran: Pop Singer.
Famous Deaths
- Lotte Stam-Beese: German / Netherlands architect, dies at...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Full Moon in Blue Water
Directed by: Peter Masterson
Starring: Gene Hackman, Teri Garr, Burgess Meredith, Elias Koteas
Cocoon: The Return
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
Starring: Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox, Hume Cronyn
The Stay Awake
Directed by: John Bernard
Starring: Shirley Jane Harris, Tanya Gordon, Jayne Hutton, Heath Porter
The Land Before Time
Directed by: Don Bluth
Starring: Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Judith Barsi, Helen Shaver
Country: United States of America
Scrooged
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 16, 1988?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
- Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- U2 - Desire
- The Beach Boys - Kokomo
- Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
- George Michael - Kissing A Fool
- Breathe - How Can I Fall?
- Chicago - Look Away
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
- Al B. Sure! - Rescue Me
- Freddie Jackson - Hey Lover
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
- Stevie Wonder - My Eyes Don't Cry
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
- Sweet Obsession - Gonna Get Over You
- Cameo - You Make Me Work
- Troop - My Heart
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Bottom Line
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Starting from Scratch
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Written by: Joel Hodgson
Starring: Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson
Country: United States of America
Days to next November 16
If November 16, 1988 is your birthday you're 31 years, 10 months, 13 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 1 month, 18 days.
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.9144
- RollingStone: Johnny Carson and David Letterman
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the classic The Guns of August, turns her sights homeward with this brilliant, insightful narrative of the Revolutionary War.
Final Flight
By: Stephen Coonts
The most daring -- and deadly -- terrorist plot of all time is about to unfold aboard the supercarrier USS United States.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has portrayed New York Society this accurately and devastatingly since Edith Wharton" (The National Review)“A page-turner .
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
Charts the rise of Kirk Douglas, son of an illiterate Russian-Jewish ragman. This book tells of a childhood of poverty and the father whose presence had a profound effect on his
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
Spanning the years 1940 to 1965, The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm begins shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister—when Great Britain stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Aleste
First Queen
Abracadabra
Hostages
Cosmic Camouflage
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 the day of the week was Wednesday.
What zodiac sign is November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 the zodiac sign was Scorpio.
Who was the US President on November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on November 16, 1988?
On November 16, 1988 several famous people were born including, Siva Kaneswaran.
Which famous people died on November 16, 1988?
Famous people died on November 16, 1988 include, Lotte Stam-Beese.
What was the number one song in November 16, 1988?
The number one song in the week of November 16, 1988 was Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi in US and First Time by Robin Beck in UK.
What were the top hits on November 16, 1988?
The top hits on November 16, 1988 were Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi, Wild, Wild West by The Escape Club, 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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