What happened on Thursday December 22, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1988:

• 1988 U.S. Drought Devastates Agriculture The severe U.S. Drought of 1988 caused massive agricultural damage across multiple states, resulting in approximately $60 billion in economic losses. Extreme heat waves led to an estimated 4,800 to 17,000 excess deaths, making it one of the most significant environmental and economic disasters of the decade.
• Assassination of Chico Mendes Chico Mendes, a prominent Brazilian rubber tapper, union leader, and environmental activist, was assassinated. His murder highlighted the ongoing conflicts between environmental conservationists and powerful landowners in the Amazon rainforest. Mendes was a key figure in protecting the Amazon and advocating for the rights of forest communities.
• South Africa Grants Independence to Namibia South Africa signed a historic accord granting independence to South-West Africa (now Namibia), marking a significant moment in the region's decolonization process and political transformation.
• 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.

Events in 1988

December 22, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 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 in December 1988 calendar

Famous people died on December 22, 1988:

• Chico Mendes

  Influential Brazilian environmental activist who fought to protect the Amazon rainforest and advocated for rubber tappers' rights,...

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on December 22nd

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.

1. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
2. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
3. Chicago - Look Away
4. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
5. 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.

1. Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
2. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
3. Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
4. Angry Anderson - Suddenly
5. 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.

1. Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
2. Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
3. Roberta Flack - Oasis
4. Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
5. Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home

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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on December 22, 1988

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Someone born on December 22, 1988 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 22 days old,

or 1898 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13292 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1988?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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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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