What happened on Saturday October 29, 1988?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1988:

• Mass Protest Against Abortion Clinics 2,000 anti-abortion protesters are arrested for blocking access to medical clinics, highlighting the intense social and political tensions surrounding reproductive rights in the United States.
• Sega Megadrive Launch in Japan Sega launches its groundbreaking Megadrive (Genesis) video game console in Japan, marking a pivotal moment in the global video game industry and setting the stage for intense competition with Nintendo.
• Major Corporate Acquisition Philip Morris acquires Kraft Foods for $13.1 billion, a landmark corporate transaction that significantly reshapes the food and beverage industry landscape.
• Soviet Space Program Milestone The Soviet Union conducts its first scheduled shuttle launch, demonstrating continued technological advancement and competitiveness in the space exploration arena during the late Cold War period.
• Soviet Space Station Crew Arrival The first scheduled crew arrives at the Soviet space station Mir, marking a significant milestone in long-duration space missions and international space exploration efforts.
• Political Power Shift in Pakistan General Rahimuddin Khan resigns from his position as the governor of Sindh province after President Ghulam Ishaq Khan attempts to curtail his extensive accumulated powers, signaling a significant moment in Pakistan's political landscape.
• Chinese Herbal Contraceptive Innovation China announces the development of a herbal male contraceptive, representing a significant advancement in reproductive health research and potential alternative birth control methods.
• Expo '88 Concludes in Brisbane World Expo '88 in Brisbane, Australia, concludes after a spectacular six-month run, showcasing international cultural exchange and technological innovation.
• Ultramarathon Endurance Record Attempt Jim Elliott from the United States begins a 24-hour paced outdoor race, attempting to cover an extraordinary distance of 548.9 miles, showcasing extreme human endurance and athletic performance.

Events in 1988

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

Magazines from Oct. 29, 1988

Newspapers from Oct. 29, 1988

October 29, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1988 can also be written as 10/29/1988 in the US and as 29/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 1988:

• Boris Alfaro
• Cortez Allen
• Flavia Biondi
• Ana Foxxx
• Florin Gardoș
• Sylvain Gbohouo
• Janoris Jenkins
• Jong Chol-min
• Aleksei Kangaskolkka
• Andy King
• Lee Ji-hoon
• Sebastian Mannström
• Kieran Murtagh
• Dmitrij Musėrskij
• Mario Paglialunga
• Saladin Said
• Nassima Saifi
• Kayne Vincent
• Võ Hoàng Yến
• Igor Bratič

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on October 29th

Famous people died on October 29, 1988:

• Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay

  A prominent Indian social reformer, freedom fighter, and feminist who played a significant role in India's independence movement and women's...

• Thomas Benjamin Cooray
• Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ablakatova
• Mary Kid

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on October 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. The Beach Boys - Kokomo
3. The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
4. UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
5. Information Society - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
2. U2 - Desire
3. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
4. Enya - Orinoco Flow
5. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy

October 29, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1988 was The Way You Love Me by Karyn White, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

1. Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
2. Luther Vandross - Any Love
3. New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
4. Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
5. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 12:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 1988

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Someone born on October 29, 1988 is:

36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 14 days old,

or 1906 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13345 days old,

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

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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

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

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