Wednesday December 28, 1988: on this day

December 28, 1988 was the 363rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 28, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 28, 1988, who was born and died on December 28, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison), movies (e.g. War Requiem, directed by Derek Jarman), TV series (e.g. Fauji) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 28, 1988?


December 28, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1988 can also be written as 12/28/1988 in the US and as 28/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

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December 28, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 28, 1988:

  • John tarrant, 1st aust born zen teacher, receives dharma transmission
  • Us second circuit court of appeals affirms yonkers is guilty of racism.

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December 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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

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December 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 28, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 28, 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 December 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:10 pm and setting at 10:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1989.

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Who was born on December 28, 1988?


Famous people born on December 28, 1988:

  • Florrie Arnold

    Florrie Arnold is a British musician known for her work as a singer, songwriter, and drummer.

  • Martina Pretelli

    Sammarinese sprinter.

  • Laganja Estranja

    Reality star.

  • Lo Chih-en

    Taiwanese footballer.

  • Florrie

    English singer-songwriter.

  • Kohei Kameyama
  • Iwan Lewis
  • Nsima Peter
  • Adam Sarota
  • Abdou Razack Traoré
  • Erika Trentin
  • Wei Tingting
  • Dzmitryj Šėršan'
  • Inès Boubakri
  • Enrica Merlo
  • Islam-Beka Al'biev
  • Bilal Arzou
  • Alex John Banal

Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:

  • Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington

    American actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.

  • Sienna Miller
    Sienna Miller

    Sienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.

  • John Legend
    John Legend

    Award-winning musician and songwriter.

  • Joe Manganiello
    Joe Manganiello

    Tv actor.

  • Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace

    Swedish actress.

  • Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Seth Meyers
    Seth Meyers

    American actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.

  • Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito

    American actress.

  • Nichelle Nichols
    Nichelle Nichols

    American actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).

  • Hildegard Knef
    Hildegard Knef

    German actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.

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December 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 3 months old,

or 423 months

or 1839 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12874 days old,

if you were born on December 28, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1988?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 28, 1988.

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December 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 28, 1988:

  • Hal Ashby

    Academy-awarded director dies from cancer at 59.

  • Enrico Cerulli

    Italian astronomer known for his studies of the Moon and Mars.

  • Sonia Micela
  • Björn Kurtén
  • Vittoria Titomanlio

What famous deaths happened on December 28th?

Famous deaths on December 28th:

  • Debbie Reynolds
    Debbie Reynolds

    American actress, dancer and stage entertainer.

  • Jerry Orbach
    Jerry Orbach

    American actor and singer (d. 2004).

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • Joseph Ruskin
    Joseph Ruskin

    American actor and producer (d. 2013).

  • Rose Marie
    Rose Marie

    American entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.

  • William Demarest
    William Demarest

    Actor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.

  • Kiel Martin
    Kiel Martin

    Actor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.

  • Beatryce Arthur

    Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.

  • Leelah Alcorn

    Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 28th

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December 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 28, 1988:

  • The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
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December 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 28, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Every Rose Has Its Thorn youtube
  2. - My Prerogative youtube
  3. - Look Away youtube
  4. - Giving You The Best That I Got
  5. - Waiting For A Star To Fall

December 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  2. - Especially For You
  3. - Crackers International (EP)
  4. - Always On My Mind
  5. - Buffalo Stance

December 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Tumblin' Down
  2. - Smooth Criminal
  3. - Oasis
  4. - Sweet, Sweet Love
  5. - Everything I Miss At Home

December 28, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

December 28, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 28, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Como Tu Mujer
  2. - SI EL AMOR SE VA
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
  5. - NO ME HABLEN DE EL

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December 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 28, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

War Requiem

War Requiem

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes

Top Line

Top Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Nello Rossati

Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez

Country: Italy

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

Touch of Death

Touch of Death

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Brett Halsey, Ria De Simone, Al Cliver, Sacha Darwin

December 28, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 28, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Fauji

Fauji

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Col. Kapoor

Starring: Shah Rukh Khan

Country: India

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Tom Rulon

USA Up All Night

USA Up All Night

Release year: 1988

Starring: Carla Ulbrich

Country: United States of America

December 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 28, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Queen Of The Damned by Anne Rice

The Queen Of The Damned

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Anne Rice releases Akasha, the queen-of-the-damned, in a display of skillful storytelling. She has just awoken from a six-thousand year sleep to unleash the power of the night.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

By:

Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

By:

Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.

The Sands Of Time by Sidney Sheldon

The Sands Of Time

By:

Spain. Spain. Four women escape the vengeance of a pitiless tyrant.

One by Richard Bach

One

By:

To be the person I am today, I gave my life. Was it worth it

December 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 28, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bonze Adventure

Bonze Adventure

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Exile

Exile

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, CD32

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Superior Software, Audiogenic

The Final Round

The Final Round

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports (boxing)

Formation Armed F

Formation Armed F

Platform: Arcade Game, NEC PC Engine

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Nichibutsu

Capcom Bowling

Capcom Bowling

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports simumlation

Publisher: Capcom P&P Enterprises

history

Who was the US President on December 28, 1988?

On December 28, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 1988?

On December 28, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 28, 1988?

On December 28, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 28th?

December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.

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history

What happened in 1988?

1988 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
  • John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
  • Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances

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What was the calendar for December 1988?

December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1988 calendar looked like.

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