What happened on Thursday June 23, 1988?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1988:

• NASA Scientist Warns Senate About Global Warming Dr. James Hansen, a prominent NASA scientist, delivered a groundbreaking testimony to the United States Senate, asserting that human-induced global warming had definitively begun. His testimony marked a critical moment in climate change awareness and scientific communication.
• Yellowstone Fire Erupts The Yellowstone Fire began on this date, ultimately burning approximately 1.6 million acres of land across Idaho and Montana by September 11. This massive wildfire became one of the most significant ecological events in U.S. national park history.
• Gay Rights Activists Protest at BBC Gay rights activists staged a protest by invading the BBC television studios during the 6 pm news bulletin, drawing public attention to LGBTQ+ rights and media representation.
• NBA Expansion Draft for Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat The Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat conducted their NBA expansion draft, marking the introduction of two new franchises to the professional basketball league and expanding the NBA's geographical reach.
• Yankees Management Change Billy Martin's fifth term as New York Yankees manager concluded, with Lou Pinella being named as his successor, continuing the team's tradition of dynamic leadership changes.

Events in 1988

June 23, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1988

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1988

June 23, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1988 can also be written as 6/23/1988 in the US and as 23/6/1988 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1988 in June 1988 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1988:

• Chet Faker

  Australian electronic musician known for his unique blend of soulful electronic music, who later rebranded to his birth name Nick Murphy.

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1988:

• Koko Cárdenas
• Henry Murray

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on June 23rd

June 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1988 was Foolish Beat by Debbie Gibson, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
2. Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
3. Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)
4. The Jets - Make It Real
5. Cheap Trick - The Flame

June 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
2. The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
3. Bros - I Owe You Nothing
4. Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
5. Desireless - Voyage Voyage

June 23, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1988 was Joy by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Teddy Pendergrass - Joy
2. George Michael - One More Try
3. Prince - Alphabet St.
4. Sade - Paradise
5. James Brown - I'm Real

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 23, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 23, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 23, 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 June 23, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 01:24 am.

The previous full moon was on May 31, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1988

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Someone born on June 23, 1988 is:

36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 13 days old,

or 1928 weeks

or 13496 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1988?

There are 18 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 23, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 23, 1988.

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