Wednesday November 16, 1988: on this day

November 16, 1988 was the 321st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is November 16, 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 November 16, 1988, who was born and died on November 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi), movies (e.g. Full Moon in Blue Water, directed by Peter Masterson), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was November 16, 1988?


November 16, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1988 can also be written as 11/16/1988 in the US and as 16/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

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November 16, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1988:

  • 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.
  • The supreme soviet of the estonian soviet socialist republic declares that estonia is ''sovereign'' but stops short of declaring independence.
  • In the first open election in more than a decade, voters in pakistan elect populist candidate benazir bhutto to be prime minister of pakistan.

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November 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on November 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 16, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 16, 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 November 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.

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Who was born on November 16, 1988?


Famous people born on November 16, 1988:

  • Siva Kaneswaran

    Pop singer.

  • Jonathan Drack
  • Rahmon Fletcher
  • Anastasia Huppmann
  • Alex Legion
  • Taylor Regan
  • Alysia Rissling
  • Brian Rowe
  • Sampha
  • Will Coleman
  • Da'Norris Searcy
  • Emiliano Vecchio
  • Vito Wormgoor
  • Julián Miralles Rodríguez
  • Simon Schempp
  • Samantha Bailly
  • Momoko Takahashi (高橋萌木子)

Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:

  • Marg Helgenberger
    Marg Helgenberger

    Marg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.

  • Pete Davidson
    Pete Davidson

    Pete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.

  • Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle

    Missi Pyle is an American actress, comedian, and singer known for her roles in films such as Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate...

  • Maggie Gyllenhaal
    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Maggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.

  • Lisa Bonet
    Lisa Bonet

    American actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.

  • Maeve Quinlan
    Maeve Quinlan

    American actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.

  • Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith

    Actor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Gemma Atkinson
    Gemma Atkinson

    Gemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.

  • Martha Plimpton
    Martha Plimpton

    American singer and actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on November 16th

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November 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 8 days old,

or 1849 weeks

or 12943 days old,

if you were born on November 16, 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 November 16, 1988?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 16, 1988.

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November 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 16, 1988:

  • Jennie Lee

    British Labour politician known for her advocacy of education and the arts.

  • Lotte Stam-Beese

    German/netherlands architect dies around 85.

  • Nicola Cilento
  • Orsolya Petró
  • Antonio Torrisi
  • Mario La Cava

What famous deaths happened on November 16th?

Famous deaths on November 16th:

  • Clark Gable
    Clark Gable

    American actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Edward Woodward
    Edward Woodward

    English actor and singer (d.2009).

  • Reg Varney
    Reg Varney

    English screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).

  • Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan

    Scottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.

  • Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth

    American actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...

  • David Canary
    David Canary

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • Robert Clary
    Robert Clary

    French-american actor and author (d. 2022).

  • Cora Witherspoon
    Cora Witherspoon

    Actress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.

  • Evelyn Venable
    Evelyn Venable

    American actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on November 16th

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November 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 16, 1988:

  • 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 [UNESCO]
  • Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
  • Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)

Observances on November 16, 1988:

  • World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
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November 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 14th and November 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1988 was Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

November 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bad Medicine youtube
  2. - Wild, Wild West youtube
  3. - The Loco-Motion
  4. - Desire
  5. - Kokomo youtube

November 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

November 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - First Time
  2. - Orinoco Flow
  3. - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
  4. - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
  5. - Girl You Know It's True

November 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1988 was Giving You The Best That I Got by Anita Baker, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

November 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  2. - Thanks For My Child
  3. - Rescue Me
  4. - Hey Lover
  5. - Any Love

November 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on November 16, 1988 was SI EL AMOR SE VA by Roberto Carlos, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 14th and November 20th.

November 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on November 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 14th and November 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  2. - BOCA ROSA
  3. - Como Tu Mujer
  4. - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
  5. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO

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November 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Full Moon in Blue Water

Full Moon in Blue Water

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Starring: Gene Hackman, Teri Garr, Burgess Meredith, Elias Koteas

Cocoon: The Return

Cocoon: The Return

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

Starring: Don Ameche, Wilford Brimley, Courteney Cox, Hume Cronyn

Top Line

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

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

November 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 16, 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

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Mystery Science Theater 3000

Mystery Science Theater 3000

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Kevin Murphy, Trace Beaulieu, Jim Mallon, Michael J. Nelson

Country: United States of America

November 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

By:

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.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

By:

3 stories

The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon

The Sands Of Time

By:

Spain. Spain. Four women escape the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant.

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

By:

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.

Koko by Peter Straub

Koko

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Koko by Peter Straub, a psychological thriller that has been a best-seller. It is filled with horror and paranoia that are impossible to separate from the real world. It was only four men who understood what it meant.

November 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on November 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy Great Tank

Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy Great Tank

Platform: NES

Genre: Shooting

Publisher: SNK

Bases Loaded II: Second Season

Bases Loaded II: Second Season

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Jaleco

Dive Bomber

Dive Bomber

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: U.S. Gold, Gremlin Graphics

F-19 Stealth Fighter

F-19 Stealth Fighter

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, PC-98

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: MicroProse

Blaster Master

Blaster Master

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Run and gun

Publisher: Sunsoft

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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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about November 16th?

November 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of November. 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 November 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
  • 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.

Find out more about November 16th

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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 November 1988?

November 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.

Discover how November 1988 calendar looked like.

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