Sunday October 02, 1988: on this day

October 02, 1988 was the 276th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 02, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 1988, who was born and died on October 02, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit) by Bobby McFerrin), movies (e.g. Gorillas in the Mist, directed by Michael Apted), TV series (e.g. Starting From Scratch) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 1988?


October 02, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 276th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1988 can also be written as 10/2/1988 in the US and as 2/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

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October 02, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1988:

  • 24th olympic games close at seoul, korea
  • Gelindo bordin wins 21st olympics marathon
  • Mike tyson wrecks furniture in his bernardsville new jersey mansion
  • Minn twins are 1st al club ever to break 3 million season attendance
  • Police breakup domestic disturbance between mike tyson and robin givens

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October 02, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - Chicago Bears : 3 - 24
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Los Angeles Raiders : 45 - 21
  • Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 23 - 9
  • Denver Broncos - San Diego Chargers : 12 - 0
  • Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 13 - 20
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October 02, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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 02, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 02, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 10:30 pm and setting at 03:25 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 02, 1988?


Famous people born on October 02, 1988:

  • Brittany Howard

    Brittany Howard is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band Alabama Shakes.

  • Kirara Asuka

    Japanese model and adult video actress.

  • Sascha Kotysch
  • Flavie Lemaître
  • Abel Mutai
  • Antonino Parrinello
  • Gabriele Patriarca
  • Constantin Popovici
  • Jack Collison
  • Ismael Quílez
  • Alex Tenorio Rodrigues de Lima
  • Ivan Zaytsev
  • Hamdan Qassim

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 2nd

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October 02, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 6 months old,

or 426 months and 17 days old,

or 1854 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12983 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1988?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1988.

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October 02, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 1988:

  • Alec Issigonis

    Alec Issigonis was the designer of the iconic Mini car.

  • Hamengkubuwono IX

    Indonesian politician, 2nd vice president of indonesia (d. 1988).

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marchel Duchamp

    French-American painter and sculptor associated with the Dadaist and Surrealist movements.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 1988:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 1988:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 26th and October 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1988 was Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit) by Bobby McFerrin, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
  2. - Love Bites youtube
  3. - I'll Always Love You
  4. - One Good Woman
  5. - Red Red Wine '88

October 02, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Moment In Time
  2. - Desire
  3. - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
  4. - Orinoco Flow
  5. - Don't Worry, Be Happy

October 02, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Addicted To You
  2. - She's On The Left
  3. - My Prerogative youtube
  4. - 2 A.M.
  5. - Born Not To Know

October 02, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 1988 was YA NO by Marisela, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 26th and October 2nd.

October 02, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 26th and October 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - YA NO
  2. - MARIA
  3. - QUE SERA
  4. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
  5. - Es un alma en pena

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October 02, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Gorillas in the Mist

Gorillas in the Mist

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi

Alien Nation

Alien Nation

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Graham Baker

Starring: James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp, Kevyn Major Howard

Clara's Heart

Clara's Heart

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Robert Mulligan

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Michael Ontkean, Kathleen Quinlan, Neil Patrick Harris

Top Line

Top Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Nello Rossati

Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez

Country: Italy

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

October 02, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Starting from Scratch

Starting from Scratch

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James Huang

Scruples

Scruples

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Alan J. Levi

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

American Experience

American Experience

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy

Country: United States of America

October 02, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Senatorial Privilege by Leo Damore

Senatorial Privilege

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Two decades have passed since Senator Edward Kennedy's car plunged off Chappaquidick's Dike Bridge, killing Mary Jo Kopechne.

The Duchess Of Windsor by Charles Higham

The Duchess Of Windsor

By:

"Deeply researched, valuable." The New York Times Book Review: "A shocking surprise. . . stunning . . . Absolutely hypnotic.

The Ragman'S Son by Kirk Douglas

The Ragman'S Son

By:

This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.

Love In The Time Of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Love In The Time Of Cholera

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Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.

The Silence Of The Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Silence Of The Lambs

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Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, is assigned a task as part of the hunt for "Buffalo Bill", a serial killer. For this assignment, she must visit a man in a high-security prison.

October 02, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha

Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Akira

Akira

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure, visual novel

Captain Blood

Captain Blood

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIGS, IBM PC, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Thomson TO7, Macintosh,

Genre: Adventure, Simulation

Publisher: Infogrames

Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken

Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Namco

America Daitōryō Senkyo

America Daitōryō Senkyo

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Government simulation

Publisher: Hect

history

Who was the US President on October 02, 1988?

On October 02, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1988?

On October 02, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 1988?

On October 02, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

history

What happened in 1988?

1988 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
  • John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
  • Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances

Do you remember 1988? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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What was the calendar for October 1988?

October 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1988 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 2, 1988