What happened on Monday October 17, 1988?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1988:

• Phillip Morris Tender Offer for Kraft Phillip Morris announced a massive $11 billion tender offer for Kraft Foods, signaling a major corporate consolidation in the food and beverage industry that would reshape the market landscape.
• Uganda Airlines Flight 775 Crash in Rome A tragic aviation disaster occurred when Uganda Airlines Flight 775 crashed in dense fog near Rome–Fiumicino International Airport, resulting in 31 fatalities. The crash highlighted the critical importance of aviation safety and weather-related risk management.
• Traveling Wilburys Debut Album Release The supergroup Traveling Wilburys released their debut album 'Volume 1', featuring the hit single 'Handle With Care', marking a significant moment in rock music collaboration.
• Lyndon LaRouche Legal Proceedings Political activist Lyndon LaRouche pleaded not guilty to federal fraud and conspiracy charges, marking a significant moment in his controversial political career and legal battles.
• Yankees Managerial Change Dallas Green was appointed as the new manager of the New York Yankees, replacing Lou Pinella in a strategic leadership transition for the iconic baseball franchise.
• WWF Women's Championship Match In a notable professional wrestling event, Rockin Robin defeated 'Sensational' Sherri Martel to claim the WWF Women's Championship title.

Events in 1988

October 17, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1988

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1988

October 17, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 37 - 14

October 17, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1988 can also be written as 10/17/1988 in the US and as 17/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1988:

• Yuko Oshima

  Japanese actress and singer, former member of the popular idol group AKB48, known for her significant presence in Japanese entertainment.

• Marina Salas
• Nikki Flores
• Dami Im

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on October 17th

October 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
3. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
4. Def Leppard - Love Bites
5. The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West

October 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
2. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
3. New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
4. Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
5. Luther Vandross - Any Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 17, 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 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 02:00 pm and setting at 10:55 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 17, 1988

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Someone born on October 17, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 6 days old,

or 1905 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13337 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 1988?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1988.

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