What happened on Thursday September 22, 1988?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1988:

• Janet Evans Sets World Record at Seoul Olympics American swimmer Janet Evans sets a world record of 4:03.85 to win the 400m freestyle gold medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, showcasing her exceptional swimming prowess and establishing herself as a dominant athlete of her era.
• Matt Biondi Wins Olympic Gold in Swimming American swimmer Matt Biondi wins the 100m freestyle gold medal in an Olympic record time of 48.63 seconds at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, further solidifying his status as a world-class swimmer.
• Olympic Controversy: Korean Boxer Protests Referee Decision During the 1988 Seoul Olympics, South Korean coaches attacked a New Zealand referee after disputing his decision, and the Korean boxer staged a dramatic 67-minute sit-in protest, creating significant tension and controversy in the Olympic arena.
• Ocean Odyssey Drilling Rig Disaster The Ocean Odyssey drilling rig suffered a catastrophic blowout and fire in the North Sea, highlighting the inherent risks in offshore oil exploration and maritime industrial operations.
• Canada Introduces Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin Canada begins production of a $5 silver Maple Leaf bullion coin, expanding its precious metal currency offerings and contributing to the numismatic and investment market.
• Bethany Dillon Emerges in Christian Contemporary Music Bethany Dillon establishes herself as a notable singer/songwriter in the Christian contemporary music genre, contributing to the evolving landscape of religious and inspirational music.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1988

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1988

September 22, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 266th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1988 can also be written as 9/22/1988 in the US and as 22/9/1988 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1988 in September 1988 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1988:

• Sana Saeed

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Famous people born in 1988

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September 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1988 was Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit) by Bobby McFerrin, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
2. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
3. Taylor Dayne - I'll Always Love You
4. Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
5. Def Leppard - Love Bites

September 22, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
3. Womack & Womack - Teardrops
4. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
5. Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

September 22, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1988 was She's On The Left by Jeffrey Osborne, according to the music chart for the week September 19th and September 25th.

1. Jeffrey Osborne - She's On The Left
2. Levert - Addicted To You
3. Pebbles - Take Your Time
4. Tony Toni Tone - Born Not To Know
5. Salt-N-Pepa Featuring E.U. - Shake Your Thang

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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September 22, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 22, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:19 pm and setting at 03:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on September 22, 1988

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Someone born on September 22, 1988 is:

36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 21 days old,

or 1911 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13382 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 22, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 22, 1988.

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