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October 18, 1988 was the 292nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 18, 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 18, 1988, who was born and died on October 18, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Red Scorpion, directed by Joseph Zito), 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 18th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 18, 1988?
- October 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 18, 1988?
- October 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 18, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 18, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 18, 1988?
What day of the week was October 18, 1988?
October 18, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 18, 1988 can also be written as 10/18/1988 in the US and as 18/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 18, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 12:09 am.
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 18, 1988?
Famous people born on October 18, 1988:
- Riley Green
Country music singer known for hits like 'There Was This Girl.
- Tessa Schram
Dutch director and actress.
- Dane Cameron
- Deyvison Denílson de Sousa Bessas
- Kyle Austin
- Efe Ambrose
- Ophélie Claude-Boxberger
- Mads Glæsner
- Luuka Jones
- Yūki Kobayashi
- Nina-Katarina Mihovilović
- Wilfried Moimbé
- Marie-Pier Préfontaine
- Rosa Diletta Rossi
- Andrėj Stas'
- Lars Christopher Vilsvik
Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:
![Zac Efron]()
Zac EfronAmerican entertainer and actor.
![Jean-Claude Van Damme]()
Jean-Claude Van DammeBelgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.
![Mike Ditka]()
Mike DitkaMike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...
![Freida Pinto]()
Freida PintoFreida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.
![Norm MacDonald]()
Norm MacDonaldNorm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.
![Erin Moran]()
Erin MoranErin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.
![Milo Yiannopoulos]()
Milo YiannopoulosMilo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...
![Michael McKean]()
Michael McKeanMichael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...
![Jacques Higelin]()
Jacques HigelinFrench musician and singer of pop.
![Melina Mercouri]()
Melina MercouriGreek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).
October 18, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 6 months old,
or 426 months and 8 days old,
or 1853 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12974 days old,
if you were born on October 18, 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 18, 1988?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 18, 1988.
October 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 18, 1988:
- Dimitri Frenkel Frank
At 60, the death of hadimassa, writer/director.
- Frederick Ashton
- Franz Josef Kurmann
- Louis Coroller
- Paulius Galaunė
What famous deaths happened on October 18th?
Famous deaths on October 18th:
![Sylvia Kristel]()
Sylvia KristelDutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).
![Julie London]()
Julie LondonAmerican actress and breathy blues singer.
![Gwen Verdon]()
Gwen VerdonAmerican dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.
![Tsuru Aoki]()
Tsuru AokiAmerican actress born in japan (born 1892).
![Henry Travers]()
Henry TraversActor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.
- Thos Alva Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Thomos Edison
Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
- Elizabeth Arden
Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.
- Primus Babbage
Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...
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October 18, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 18, 1988:
- Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
- USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
October 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 18, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
October 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
October 18, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 18, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.
October 18, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Franco - MARIA
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
October 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 18, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Red Scorpion
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Joseph Zito
Starring: Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T.P. McKenna
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
Deadly Dreams
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Kristine Peterson
Starring: Mitchell Anderson, Juliette Cummins, Xander Berkeley, Thom Babbes
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
October 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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
Midnight Caller
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 18, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Brief History Of Time
By: Stephen W. Hawking
Stephen Hawking is known as one of the greatest theoretical physicists since Einstein. This landmark book shares Hawking's brilliant intellect with all nonscientists, and guides us expertly.
The First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns of August. With this insightful, brilliant narrative about the Revolutionary War, she turns her sights homeward.
Transformation
By: Whitley Strieber
Communion's author has a new view of the magnificent, mysterious and fiercely active universe that was revealed to him by the catastrophic effects of an unknown assault.
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.
October 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 18, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain
Final Blow
The Guardian Legend
Last Duel
Who was the US President on October 18, 1988?
On October 18, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1988?
On October 18, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 18, 1988?
On October 18, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 18th?
October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
- 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).
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.
