Monday December 19, 1988: on this day

December 19, 1988 was the 354th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 19, 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 December 19, 1988, who was born and died on December 19, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison), movies (e.g. Touch of Death, directed by Lucio Fulci), TV series (e.g. Fauji) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 19th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 19, 1988?


December 19, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 354th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1988 can also be written as 12/19/1988 in the US and as 19/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

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December 19, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1988:

  • Nasa unveils plans for lunar colony and manned missions to mars.
  • Unexploded wwii bomb found in frankfurt, germany-5,000 evacuated.

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December 19, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 27 - 28
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December 19, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 19, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 December 19, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 04:42 am.

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

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Who was born on December 19, 1988?


Famous people born on December 19, 1988:

  • Khristin Gretzky

    Canadian professional golfer known for her success on the LPGA Tour.

  • Khalie Diaz

    Known for innovative and sustainable fashion creations.

  • Paulina Gretzky

    American family, janet jones and wayne gretzky, the star of los angeles kings, were married in lavish ceremony at edmonton, alb, 16 july...

  • Alexis Sánchez

    Chilean footballer.

  • Peter Winn

    English footballer.

  • Spoken Reasons

    Comedian.

  • Astrig Siranossian
  • Katie St. Ives
  • Sergej Teterjatnikov
  • Galymzhan Usserbayev
  • Nikola Cvetinović
  • Niklas Landin Jacobsen
  • Jason Ebanks
  • Dimo Bakalov
  • Matías Ballini
  • Emma Berglund
  • Chris Gabriel
  • Mitchell Pirotta

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 19th

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December 19, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months and 10 days old,

or 1840 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12884 days old,

if you were born on December 19, 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 December 19, 1988?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 19, 1988.

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December 19, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 1988:

  • Loudon Wainwright Jr.

    Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former editor of Life magazine.

  • Robert Bernstein

    American playwright and author (d. 1988).

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Evella Brontë

    Evella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Kimon Yiannakis

    Cypriot playwright and novelist recognized for his impactful works in Greek literature.

  • Mikita Kharitonov

    Renowned Soviet physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors.

  • Catalena de Aragon

    Queen consort of Castile and Leon.

  • Arlyss Brontë

    Arlyss Brontë was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 19th

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December 19, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 1988:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Rose Has Its Thorn youtube
  2. - My Prerogative youtube
  3. - Look Away youtube
  4. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  5. - Waiting For A Star To Fall

December 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 19, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mistletoe And Wine
  2. - Especially For You
  3. - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
  4. - Suddenly
  5. - First Time

December 19, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 19, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tumblin' Down
  2. - Smooth Criminal
  3. - Oasis
  4. - Sweet, Sweet Love
  5. - Everything I Miss At Home

December 19, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.

December 19, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 19, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
  5. - NO ME HABLEN DE EL

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December 19, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Touch of Death

Touch of Death

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Brett Halsey, Ria De Simone, Al Cliver, Sacha Darwin

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

Robo Vampire

Robo Vampire

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Godfrey Ho

Starring: Robin Mackay, Nian Watts, Harry Myles, Joe Browne

December 19, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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:

Fauji

Fauji

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Col. Kapoor

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan

Country: India

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

December 19, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon

The Sands Of Time

By:

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

Anything For Billy by Larry McMurtry

Anything For Billy

By:

My first encounter with Billy was when he walked out of a cloud ..... Welcome to the wild and bloody adventures of Billy the Kid. He is the most famous outlaw in the American West.

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love by Leo Buscaglia

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love

By:

This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.

The Home Planet by Kevin W. Kelley

The Home Planet

By:

The Home Planet was prepared under the auspices of the Association of Space Explorers in collaboration with the Soviet agency Mir. It conveys the human dimension like no other book.

One by Richard Bach

One

By:

To be the person I am today, I gave my life. Was it worth it

December 19, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fusion

Fusion

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Haunted Castle

Haunted Castle

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Platforming

Publisher: Konami

F/A-18 Interceptor

F/A-18 Interceptor

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Flight sim

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Natsume, Milton Bradley

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

history

Who was the US President on December 19, 1988?

On December 19, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 1988?

On December 19, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 1988?

On December 19, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of December. 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 December 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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 December 1988?

December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1988 calendar looked like.

Monday December 19, 1988