What happened on Sunday February 28, 1988?

Here's what happened on February 28, 1988:

• Anti-Armenian Pogrom in Azerbaijan A tragic ethnic violence erupted in Azerbaijan, resulting in the killing of 30 Armenian people. This event was part of the escalating tensions between Armenians and Azerbaijanis during the late 1980s, which would later contribute to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
• XV Olympic Winter Games Close in Calgary The XV Olympic Winter Games concluded in Calgary, Canada, marking the end of a significant international sporting event. The games showcased athletic excellence from around the world and highlighted Canada's ability to host a major international sporting competition.
• World Record in Speed Skating Yvonne van Gennip set a new world record in the ladies' 5 km speed skating event with a time of 7:14.13, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance during the Winter Olympics.
• Death of Mikha'il Na'imah Mikha'il Na'imah, a renowned Lebanese playwright, passed away at the age of 99. His death marked the end of a significant literary career that contributed to Arabic literature and theatrical arts.
• NHL Scoring Achievement Pat Verbeek made history by becoming the first New Jersey Devils player to score four goals in a single NHL game, a remarkable individual achievement in professional ice hockey.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Feb. 28, 1988

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 1988

February 28, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 59th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1988 can also be written as 2/28/1988 in the US and as 28/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 1988 in February 1988 calendar

Famous people born on February 28, 1988:

• Aroldis Chapman

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• Markéta Irglová

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Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on February 28th

Famous people died on February 28, 1988:

• Mikha'il Nu'ayma
• Vincenzo Celli

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on February 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:51 pm and setting at 05:20 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 28, 1988

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Someone born on February 28, 1988 is:

37 years 2 months old,

or 446 months and 16 days old,

or 1941 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13590 days old,

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

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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

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

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