What happened on Monday October 24, 1988?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1988:

• Traveling Wilburys Release Debut Album On October 24, 1988, the supergroup Traveling Wilburys released their debut album 'Volume One', featuring legendary musicians Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The album was a critically acclaimed collaboration that blended rock, folk, and blues styles.
• Typhoon Ruby Disaster in Philippines On October 24, 1988, Typhoon Ruby caused a devastating maritime tragedy when it sank a Philippine ferry, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. The catastrophic event highlighted the severe maritime risks posed by tropical cyclones in the Philippines, a region frequently impacted by extreme weather conditions.
• Mike Bossy Retires from NHL On October 24, 1988, Mike Bossy, a legendary high-scoring forward for the New York Islanders, announced his retirement from professional hockey. Known for his exceptional scoring ability, Bossy was a key player in the Islanders' dynasty of the early 1980s and left an indelible mark on the sport.

Events in 1988

October 24, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1988

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1988

October 24, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• San Francisco 49ers - Chicago Bears : 9 - 10

October 24, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 298th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1988 can also be written as 10/24/1988 in the US and as 24/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

October 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. The Beach Boys - Kokomo
3. The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
4. UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
5. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

October 24, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
2. U2 - Desire
3. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
4. Enya - Orinoco Flow
5. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy

October 24, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1988 was The Way You Love Me by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
2. Luther Vandross - Any Love
3. New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
4. Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
5. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 24, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 October 24, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:30 pm and setting at 07:52 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1988

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Someone born on October 24, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 30 days old,

or 1904 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13330 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 1988?

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 24, 1988.

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