What happened on Wednesday December 28, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1988:

• US Court Ruling on Racial Discrimination in Yonkers The United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling finding the city of Yonkers, New York, guilty of systemic racial discrimination, a significant moment in the ongoing struggle for civil rights and urban desegregation.
• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the late Cold War period.
• President Reagan's Palm Springs Arrival President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan arrived in Palm Springs via Air Force One, likely for a holiday retreat or personal vacation during the final weeks of his presidential administration.
• Johnny Carson's Iconic Fruitcake Comedy Segment Johnny Carson performed his legendary comedic segment about fruitcakes on The Tonight Show, a beloved annual tradition that became a pop culture touchstone, poking fun at the much-maligned holiday dessert.
• Extraordinary Lottery Win in Montreal A remarkable lottery event occurred in Montreal, Quebec, where a couple held 28 tickets for the Lotto 6/49 draw, with each ticket winning between 3 to 5 numbers. Their total winnings amounted to CDN$5,260, representing an extraordinary stroke of luck.
• First Australian-Born Zen Teacher Receives Dharma Transmission John Tarrant, the first Australian-born Zen teacher, received his Dharma Transmission, a significant spiritual recognition in Buddhist tradition marking his authorization to teach and transmit Buddhist teachings.

Events in 1988

December 28, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 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

Famous people died on December 28, 1988:

• Hal Ashby

  Academy-awarded director dies from cancer at 59.

• Vittoria Titomanlio

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on December 28th

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.

1. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
2. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
3. Chicago - Look Away
4. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
5. Boy Meets Girl - 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.

1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
2. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
5. Neneh Cherry - 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 music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
2. Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
3. Roberta Flack - Oasis
4. Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
5. Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 28, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1988

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Someone born on December 28, 1988 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 16 days old,

or 1898 weeks

or 13286 days old,

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

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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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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