What happened on Friday, February 26, 1988?

Here's what happened on February 26, 1988:

• Christa Rothenburger sets women's 1000m speed skating world record at 1:17.65 On February 26, 1988, during the Winter Olympics in Calgary, Christa Rothenburger of East Germany set a new world record in the women's 1000 meters speed skating event with a time of 1:17.65. This performance surpassed the previous world record and earned her the gold medal in the event. source: en.wikipedia.org
• David Williams, Australian soccer player, born David Williams, an Australian professional soccer player, was born on February 26, 1988, in Brisbane, Queensland. He has played for various clubs, including Queensland Roar, Brøndby, North Queensland Fury, Melbourne City, Haladás, Wellington Phoenix, ATK, Mohun Bagan, and currently Perth Glory. Williams has also represented Australia's national team at various youth levels and made two appearances for the senior team. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1988

February 26, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1988

Newspapers from Feb. 26, 1988

February 26, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 57th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1988 can also be written as 2/26/1988 in the US and as 26/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

February 26, 1988 in February 1988 calendar

Famous people born on February 26, 1988:

• Antonella Roccuzzo

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• Lee Yeon-hee
• Kim Yeon-koung
• Sven Kums
• Pavel Ivanov
• Tefai Faehau
• Alkisti Avramidou
• Cimini
• Matteo Ciofani
• Gavino Sanna
• Sinta Ozoliņa
• Olga Kent
• Deniz Yılmaz
• Sima Martausová
• Marcus Nilsson
• Danny Mac
• Blair Bann
• Reilly Dolman
• Alberto Acosta Alvarado
• Demetrius Andrade

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on February 26th

February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1988 was Father Figure by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. George Michael - Father Figure
2. Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
3. Patrick Swayze - She's Like The Wind
4. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
5. Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes

February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
2. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
3. Bros - When Will I Be Famous
4. Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
5. Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

February 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the music chart for the week February 22nd and February 28th.

1. Pebbles - Girlfriend
2. Stevie Wonder - You Will Know
3. Jody Watley - Some Kind Of Lover
4. Angela Winbush - Run To Me
5. Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle - Never Knew Love Like This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 26, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:51 am and setting at 04:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on February 26, 1988

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Someone born on February 26, 1988 is:

38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 27 days old,

or 2003 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14027 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 26, 1988?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 26th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1988.

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