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October 05, 1988 was the 279th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 05, 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 05, 1988, who was born and died on October 05, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 05, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Love Bites by Def Leppard), movies (e.g. The Accused, directed by Jonathan Kaplan), 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 5th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 05, 1988?
- October 05, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 05, 1988?
- October 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 05, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 05, 1988?
What day of the week was October 05, 1988?
October 05, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 279th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 05, 1988 can also be written as 10/5/1988 in the US and as 5/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 05, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 05, 1988:
- Brazil adopts its constitution
- Chilean population agrees at referendum against pinochet regime
- The chilean opposition coalition concertacion (center-left) defeats augusto pinochet in his re-election attempt and a general election is called the following year.
- A chilean opposition coalition defeats augusto pinochet in his re-election attempt.
October 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th 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 05, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 05, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 5th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 05, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 05, 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 05, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 01:40 am and setting at 04:47 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 05, 1988?
Famous people born on October 05, 1988:
![Maja Salvador]()
Maja SalvadorMaja salvador is a filipino tv actress known for her roles in various popular television dramas and films.
- Bobby Edner
American actor and singer.
- Benny Howell
English cricketer.
- Bahar Kızıl
German singer-songwriter (monrose).
- Sam Warburton
Rugby player.
- Kevin Olusola
Pop singer.
- Robbie Kruse
- Matilda Mecini
- Kevin Oluwole Olusola
- Greg Jones
- Salman Al-Moasher
- Stephen Alimenda
- Iva Borović
- Moestafa El Kabir
- Valerij Fedorčuk
- Claudia Ferraris
Whose famous birthday is on October 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 5th:
![Kate Winslet]()
Kate WinsletEnglish singer and actress.
![Neil deGrasse Tyson]()
Neil deGrasse TysonNeil degrasse tyson is an american astrophysicist and science communicator known for his popularization of science and space exploration...
![Imran Khan]()
Imran KhanPakistani politician and cricketer.
![Sophie Favier]()
Sophie FavierLyon, france -- actress (sans interdits).
![Marie Laforêt]()
Marie LaforêtFrench actress and singer.
![Guy Pearce]()
Guy PearceBritish-australian actor, writer, and dancer.
![Bob Geldof]()
Bob GeldofIrish punk rock singer, songwriter and lead vocalist of the "boomtown rats", and activist.
![Bernie Mac]()
Bernie MacAmerican comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).
![Karen Allen]()
Karen AllenAmerican actress.
![Jeff Conaway]()
Jeff ConawayAmerican actor, aged ten, in the broadway musical "all the way home".
October 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 6 months old,
or 426 months and 20 days old,
or 1855 weeks and 1 day old,
or 12986 days old,
if you were born on October 05, 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 05, 1988?
There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 05, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 05, 1988.
October 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 05, 1988:
- Virginia Axline
Known for her work in play therapy and author of 'Dibs in Search of Self'.
- Dermie O'Connell
- Edoardo Perna
- Ron Staniforth
What famous deaths happened on October 5th?
Famous deaths on October 5th:
![Rodney Dangerfield]()
Rodney DangerfieldRodney dangerfield was an american stand-up comedian and actor known for his iconic catchphrase 'i don't get no respect' and his roles in...
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Andrew Keir]()
Andrew KeirActor rob roy, absolution and blood hunt, dies at 71.
![Barbara Nichols]()
Barbara NicholsActress (pajama game: loved one) dies at 46.
![Charles Napier]()
Charles NapierAmerican singer and actor (d. 2011).
![Leonard Rossiter]()
Leonard RossiterBritish actor who died from a heart attack in his 57th year (born 1926).
- Odester Jobs
Revolutionized the tech industry with groundbreaking products.
- Ryzen Jobs
Ryzen Jobs was a visionary entrepreneur who co-founded Apple Inc.
- Kimothy Jobs
Kimothy Jobs was the co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.
- Bravery Jobs
Bravery Jobs was an entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc.
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October 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 05, 1988:
- World Teachers’ Day [UNESCO]
October 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 05, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 3rd and October 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 05, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Def Leppard - Love Bites
- UB40 - Red Red Wine '88
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
- Cheap Trick - Don't Be Cruel
- Peter Cetera - One Good Woman
October 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 05, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time
- U2 - Desire
- The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy
October 05, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 05, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 05, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Addicted To You
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Teddy Pendergrass - 2 A.M.
- Sade - Nothing Can Come Between Us
- Karyn White - The Way You Love Me
October 05, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 05, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.
October 05, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 3rd and October 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Franco - MARIA
- Marisela - YA NO
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
- Emmanuel - QUE SERA
- Lucia Mendez - Es un alma en pena
October 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 05, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Accused
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jonathan Kaplan
Starring: Kelly McGillis, Jodie Foster, Bernie Coulson, Leo Rossi
Country: United States of America
Another Woman
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Purgatory
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Ami Artzi
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce
October 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 05, 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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Luv Kush
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Jay Sreesivan
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 05, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Lives Of John Lennon
By: Albert Goldman
This book is the result of more than 1,200 interviews and six years of research. It takes readers deep into Lennon’s secret world. From his traumatizing childhood to his Beatles days, to his hidden life.
Doctors
By: Erich Segal
Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His
The Silence Of The Lambs
By: Thomas Harris
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.
Tracks
By: Louise Erdrich
Tracks was set in North Dakota during the last century when Indian tribes were trying to preserve what little they had. It is a story of passion and loss.
October 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 05, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Captain Comic
Fire King
Freedom Force
Birdie Try
Blaster Master
Who was the US President on October 05, 1988?
On October 05, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 05, 1988?
On October 05, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 05, 1988?
On October 05, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 5th?
October 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Two new members have been named by the swedish academy: eric runesson (the swedish supreme court judge) and jila mossaed (the swedish writer and poet).
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army retakes hawija, kirkuk governorate, from isil. as iraqi troops carry out anti-isil operations within the hawija district, fighting continues to the east and north of the city.
- 2016 - Jose cuervo, a mexican tequila producer, will postpone its ipo until after us presidential elections because of concerns about market volatility.
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
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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.
