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December 21, 1988 was the 356th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1988, who was born and died on December 21, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison), movies (e.g. Touch of Death, directed by Lucio Fulci), TV series (e.g. Fauji) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1988?
- December 21, 1988: What happened on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1988?
- December 21, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 21, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1988?
What day of the week was December 21, 1988?
December 21, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1988 can also be written as 12/21/1988 in the US and as 21/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 1988:
- New york bound pan am jumbo jet explodes over scotland all 258 aboard die
- Vladimir titov, anatoly levchenko, and musa manarov return to earth (after a year) with chretien.
- Drexel agrees guilt to security felonies, pays a us$650 million fine.
- A bomb explodes on board pan am flight 103 over lockerbie, dumfries and galloway, scotland, killing 270.
- A bomb explodes on board pan am flight 103 over lockerbie, dumfries and galloway, scotland, killing 270.[10] this is to date the deadliest air disaster to occur on british soil.
- The first flight of antonov an-225 mriya, the largest aircraft in the world.
December 21, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 21, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1988 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 02:50 pm and setting at 07:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1988.
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Who was born on December 21, 1988?
Famous people born on December 21, 1988:
- Danny Duffy
American baseball player.
- Perri Shakes-Drayton
English hurdler and sprinter.
- Yasmin
British dj and singer.
- Alexa Goddard
British r&b singer.
- Alessandra Usman
- Mohammed Al-Siyabi
- David Lozano
- Toby Mao
- Takuya Matsuura
- Ben O'Connor
- Federica Radicchi
- Eddie Razaz
- Teresa Ruiz
- Gabriel Sîncrăian
- Jayson Terdiman
- Markeith Cummings
- Kevin Anderson
- Andrés Már Jóhannesson
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 3 months old,
or 423 months and 29 days old,
or 1843 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12903 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 1988?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1988.
December 21, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1988:
- Nikolaas Tinbergen
Dutch-english ethologist and ornithologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1988).
- Bernt Carlsson
Swedish diplomat and United Nations Commissioner who died in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.
- Bob Steele [Robert Bradbury]
After a short illness, 60-year-old woman dies.
- Venus Xtravaganza
- Noreen Gammill
- Bob Steele
- Federico Moura
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1988:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 21, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 21, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 21, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
December 21, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 21, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 19th and December 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Rocio Durcal - Como Tu Mujer
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Eydie Gorme - DE CORAZON A CORAZON
- Lucerito - NO ME HABLEN DE EL
December 21, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Touch of Death
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Brett Halsey, Ria De Simone, Al Cliver, Sacha Darwin
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
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
Robo Vampire
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Godfrey Ho
Starring: Robin Mackay, Nian Watts, Harry Myles, Joe Browne
December 21, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:
Fauji
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Col. Kapoor
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan
Country: India
The Bottom Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
December 21, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Anything For Billy
By: Larry McMurtry
My first encounter with Billy was when he walked out of a cloud ..... Welcome to the wild and bloody adventures of Billy the Kid. He is the most famous outlaw in the American West.
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
By: Robert Fulghum
Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.
A Bright Shining Lie
By: Neil Sheehan
ONE OF THE MOST ACCLAIMED BOOKS IN OUR TIME25th ANNIVERSARY EDITIONLt Col John Paul Vann, who arrived in Vietnam in 1962 was the only clear-sighted participant in an enterpirse riddled with pitfalls.
The First Salute
By: Barbara W. Tuchman
Barbara W. Tuchman is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Guns of August. With this insightful, brilliant narrative about the Revolutionary War, she turns her sights homeward.
Chronicle Of The 20Th Century
By: Clifton Daniel
It's like nothing before. Imagine being able sweep your eyes across the amazing riches and excitement of this century, as reported by the "News of the Day".
December 21, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 21, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation
Bonze Adventure
Aleste
Airwolf
Bio Miracle Bokutte Upa
Who was the US President on December 21, 1988?
On December 21, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1988?
On December 21, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1988?
On December 21, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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 December 1988?
December 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
