What happened on Saturday November 26, 1988?

Here's what happened on November 26, 1988:

• Space Mission Launch A multinational space mission launched, featuring cosmonauts Alexander Volkov and Sergei Krikalev, along with French astronaut Jean-Loup Chretien, representing a collaborative effort in space exploration.
• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Birth Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, an Icelandic strongman and actor best known for his role as Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane in Game of Thrones, was born on November 26, 1988, in Iceland.
• Pioneer 6 Spacecraft Approaches Earth NASA's Pioneer 6 spacecraft made its closest approach to Earth since its 1965 launch, passing at a distance of approximately 1.87 million kilometers. This milestone highlighted the spacecraft's remarkable longevity and continued operational status.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Nov. 26, 1988

Newspapers from Nov. 26, 1988

November 26, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 331st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 26, 1988 can also be written as 11/26/1988 in the US and as 26/11/1988 in UK and Europe.

November 26, 1988 in November 1988 calendar

Famous people born on November 26, 1988:

• Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on November 26th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 26, 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 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 26, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 07:06 pm and setting at 10:52 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 26, 1988

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Someone born on November 26, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 17 days old,

or 1902 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13317 days old,

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

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 26th 2025.

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

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

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