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see horoscope and birth chart for December 22, 1988What happened on Thursday, December 22, 1988?
About December 22nd, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: The drought of 1988 severely impacted U.S. agriculture, leading to significant crop failures and economic losses. It was one of the worst droughts in U.S. history, affecting millions of acres and prompting federal disaster declarations.
- Day of the week: December 22nd, 1988 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
- #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- December 22, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 22, 1988?
- December 22, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 22, 1988?
- Back in 1988
December 22, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 22, 1988:
- 1988 U.S. drought devastates agriculture The drought of 1988 severely impacted U.S. agriculture, leading to significant crop failures and economic losses. It was one of the worst droughts in U.S. history, affecting millions of acres and prompting federal disaster declarations. source: ncdc.noaa.gov
- Assassination of Chico Mendes Chico Mendes, a Brazilian environmentalist and rubber tapper, was assassinated on December 22, 1988. His work focused on the preservation of the Amazon rainforest and the rights of indigenous peoples, making him a significant figure in environmental activism. source: theguardian.com
- South Africa grants independence to Namibia On December 22, 1988, South Africa officially granted independence to Namibia after a long struggle for liberation. This marked a significant step in the decolonization of Africa and was part of a broader peace agreement in the region. source: bbc.com
- Major Oil Spill in Western Australia and British Columbia A significant maritime incident occurred when a tug collided with an oil barge, resulting in a massive environmental disaster. Approximately 231,000 gallons of oil were spilled, contaminating 300 miles of coastline in Western Australia and British Columbia.
- First Transatlantic Optical Fiber Telephone Cable Completed The TAT-8, the first transatlantic telephone cable utilizing optical fiber technology, was completed, representing a major milestone in global telecommunications infrastructure.
- Zebra Mussels Discovered in Great Lakes Zebra mussels were first discovered in the Great Lakes, an invasive species that would go on to cause significant ecological and economic disruption in North American waterways.
- Salvador Dalí Hospitalized The renowned surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, aged 84, was hospitalized in Figueras, Spain, after experiencing a medical emergency involving vomiting blood due to an intestinal lesion.
- Russian Mafia Expansion With the decay of the Soviet Union, the Russian Mafia began to significantly expand its operations and influence, marking a turbulent period in post-Soviet criminal networks.
December 22, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 22, 1988?
December 22, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 357th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1988 can also be written as 12/22/1988 in the US and as 22/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1988:
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Chico MendesInfluential Brazilian environmental activist who fought to protect the Amazon rainforest and advocated for rubber tappers' rights,...
December 22, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Chicago - Look Away
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 22, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
December 22, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
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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 22, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 22, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 07:59 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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How old is someone born on December 22, 1988?
Someone born on December 22, 1988 is:
37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 1 day old,
or 1961 weeks
or 13727 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1988?
There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 22nd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 22, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 22, 1988 includes 1988 U.S. drought devastates agriculture, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 22, 1988 included “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 22, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 22, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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