What happened on Thursday December 29, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1988:

• Remscheid A-10 Crash in West Germany A devastating aviation accident in Remscheid, West Germany, resulted in six fatalities, including the pilot, and injured 50 people during the 1988 A-10 crash.
• Fatal DC-7 Aircraft Incident over Africa A tragic aviation incident occurred when surface-to-air missiles shot down an American DC-7 aircraft carrying crop-dusting insecticides from Dakar, Senegal, to Agadir, Morocco. The attack resulted in the death of all five crew members, and a second DC-7 was also damaged.
• Closure of North East Shipbuilders The British government announced the closure of North East Shipbuilders, resulting in the loss of 2,400 jobs and effectively ending the 600-year-old shipbuilding industry in Sunderland, England. This marked a significant moment in the decline of traditional British industrial manufacturing.
• Soviet Red Army Hockey Team Defeats New York Islanders In an international exhibition match, the Soviet Red Army hockey team narrowly defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 at Nassau Coliseum, showcasing the high level of Soviet hockey during the late Cold War era.
• Victorian Post Office Museum Closes The Victorian Post Office Museum in Australia ceased operations, marking the end of an important historical preservation site documenting postal communication history.
• Ágnes Szávay: Hungarian Tennis Player Ágnes Szávay was a notable Hungarian tennis player, recognized for her contributions to the sport.

Events in 1988

December 29, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1988

December 29, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 364th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1988 can also be written as 12/29/1988 in the US and as 29/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1988:

• Eric Berry

  Professional American football player who played as a safety, known for his exceptional skills and career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

• Christen Press

  Professional American soccer player who has represented the United States Women's National Soccer Team with distinction.

• Ágnes Szávay

  Professional Hungarian tennis player who competed at international levels, known for her performance in women's tennis tournaments.

• Michaela Kocianová
• Yu (Cinema Bizarre)

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on December 29th

December 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 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 29, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 29, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 11:15 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 29, 1988

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Someone born on December 29, 1988 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 15 days old,

or 1897 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13285 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1988?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 29, 1988.

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