What happened on Monday October 31, 1988?

About October 31st, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 31, 1988, journalists in Yugoslavia publicly advocated for enhanced press freedom, challenging the existing media restrictions in the late communist era. This event was part of the broader movement towards democratic reforms and increased transparency that would eventually contribute to the political transformation of Yugoslavia.
  • Day of the week: October 31st, 1988 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Kokomo by The Beach Boys
  • #1 UK song: First Time by Robin Beck
  • Popular movie: Like Someone in Love directed by Abbas Kiarostami

More about October 31st, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on October 31st, 1988.

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October 31, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 31, 1988:

  • Press Freedom Demands in Yugoslavia On October 31, 1988, journalists in Yugoslavia publicly advocated for enhanced press freedom, challenging the existing media restrictions in the late communist era. This event was part of the broader movement towards democratic reforms and increased transparency that would eventually contribute to the political transformation of Yugoslavia.
  • Historic NFL Monday Night Game in Indianapolis On October 31, 1988, the Indianapolis Colts delivered a dominant performance on Monday Night Football, decisively defeating the Denver Broncos with a remarkable 55-23 victory. This game marked a significant moment in the Colts' history and showcased their offensive prowess during the late 1980s NFL season.

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October 31, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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October 31, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

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  • Denver Broncos - Indianapolis Colts : 23 - 55
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What day of the week was October 31, 1988?


October 31, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 305th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 1988 can also be written as 10/31/1988 in the US and as 31/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

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Who was born on October 31, 1988?


Famous people born on October 31, 1988:

  • Lizzy Yarnold

    British skeleton racer who won gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics, becoming the first British athlete to win back-to-back gold...

  • Sébastien Buemi

    Swiss professional racing driver who has competed in Formula E, World Endurance Championship, and other international motorsport...

  • Cole Aldrich

    Professional basketball player who has played in the NBA for several teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Elizabeth Yarnold

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October 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 31, 1988:

  • John Houseman
    John Houseman

    Renowned Romanian-American actor, producer, and director known for his distinguished career in theater, film, and television.

  • Alfred Pellan

    Renowned Canadian painter and educator who significantly contributed to modern art in Quebec.

  • George Eugene Uhlenbeck
  • Vasco Ronchi

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October 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 31st and November 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1988 was Kokomo by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

  1. - Kokomo youtube
  2. - Wild, Wild West youtube
  3. - Groovy Kind Of Love youtube
  4. - The Loco-Motion youtube
  5. - Bad Medicine youtube

October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

  1. - First Time youtube
  2. - Orinoco Flow youtube
  3. - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi youtube
  4. - Stand Up For Your Love Rights youtube
  5. - Girl You Know It's True youtube

October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1988 was Any Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.

  1. - Any Love
  2. - Giving You The Best That I Got youtube
  3. - Don't Rock The Boat
  4. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  5. - Thanks For My Child
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October 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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October 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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October 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 31, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 01:26 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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How old is someone born on October 31, 1988?


Someone born on October 31, 1988 is:

36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 23 days old,

or 1903 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13323 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 31, 1988?

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1988?

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