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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1988What happened on Saturday, December 31, 1988?
About December 31st, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 31, 1988, Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins achieved a historic feat by scoring five goals in five different situations during a game against the New Jersey Devils. He scored at even strength, on the power play, shorthanded, on a penalty shot, and into an empty net, leading the Penguins to an 8-6 victory.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1988 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
- #1 UK song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- December 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 31, 1988?
- Who was born on December 31, 1988?
- December 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1988?
- Back in 1988
December 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1988:
- Mario Lemieux scores five goals in five different ways On December 31, 1988, Mario Lemieux of the Pittsburgh Penguins achieved a historic feat by scoring five goals in five different situations during a game against the New Jersey Devils. He scored at even strength, on the power play, shorthanded, on a penalty shot, and into an empty net, leading the Penguins to an 8-6 victory. source: nhl.com
- Death of British Painter An unnamed British painter known for landscapes and still life works passed away, leaving behind a legacy of artistic expression.
December 31, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1988
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December 31, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Philadelphia Eagles - Chicago Bears : 12 - 20
- Seattle Seahawks - Cincinnati Bengals : 13 - 21
What day of the week was December 31, 1988?
December 31, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 366th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1988 can also be written as 12/31/1988 in the US and as 31/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 31, 1988?
Famous people born on December 31, 1988:
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Valentin MontandSon of famous French actor Yves Montand and his companion Carole Amiel, born when his parents were significantly older.
December 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 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 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Chicago - Look Away
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
December 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
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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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 11:56 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 31, 1988
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Someone born on December 31, 1988 is:
37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 7 days old,
or 1961 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13733 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1988?
There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 31, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 31, 1988 includes Mario Lemieux scores five goals in five different ways, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 31, 1988 included “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 31, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 31, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Valentin Montand, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 31, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1988, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 31, 1988.
The 1988 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 31, 1988.
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