What happened on Wednesday November 23, 1988?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1988:

• Chun Doo Hwan's Public Apology and Exile Former South Korean President Chun Doo Hwan publicly apologizes for widespread corruption during his presidency and announces his intention to go into voluntary exile, marking a significant moment in South Korean political accountability.
• Botha Reprieves Sharpeville Six In a notable development during the apartheid era, South African President P.W. Botha reprieves the Sharpeville Six, a group of activists who had been sentenced to death.
• France Conducts Nuclear Test France performed a nuclear test on November 23, 1988, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the late Cold War period.
• Wayne Gretzky Scores 600th NHL Goal Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky achieves a significant milestone by scoring his 600th goal in the National Hockey League, further cementing his status as one of the greatest players in hockey history.
• Reagan's Pocket Veto of Lobbying Bill President Ronald Reagan announces a pocket veto of a bill intended to further restrict lobbying activities by former federal employees, demonstrating his stance on governmental regulatory measures.
• Yankees Sign Steve Sax The New York Yankees signed free agent second-baseman Steve Sax to a three-year contract, strengthening their roster for the upcoming baseball season.
• Esm Te Denters: Dutch Singer-Songwriter Esm Te Denters is a Dutch singer-songwriter who was recognized in the music industry during the late 1980s.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1988

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1988

November 23, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 328th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1988 can also be written as 11/23/1988 in the US and as 23/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1988 in November 1988 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1988:

• Keith Thurman

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1988:

• Kenzō Masaoka

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1988 was Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
2. Will To Power - Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley
3. U2 - Desire
4. Breathe - How Can I Fall?
5. George Michael - Kissing A Fool

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Robin Beck - First Time
2. Enya - Orinoco Flow
3. Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
4. Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
5. Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 1988 was Thanks For My Child by Cheryl Pepsii Riley, according to the music chart for the week November 21st and November 27th.

1. Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
2. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
3. Freddie Jackson - Hey Lover
4. Cameo - You Make Me Work
5. The Boys - Dial My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 08:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1988

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Someone born on November 23, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 21 days old,

or 1903 weeks

or 13321 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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