Sunday October 30, 1988: on this day

October 30, 1988 was the 304th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 30, 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 30, 1988, who was born and died on October 30, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 30, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. They Live, directed by John Carpenter), 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 30th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 30, 1988?


October 30, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 304th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 30, 1988 can also be written as 10/30/1988 in the US and as 30/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 30, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

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October 30, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 30, 1988:

  • Beth daniel wins nichirei ladies cup us-japan team golf championship
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 30, 1988
  • Jim elliott (us) completes 24-hour paced outdoor race for 548.9 miles.
  • Two gambling clubs and one player share us$61.38 million california lotto jackpot.
  • Philip morris buys kraft foods for us$13.1 billion.

October 30, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 30, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Philadelphia Eagles : 27 - 24
  • Chicago Bears - New England Patriots : 7 - 30
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Cleveland Browns : 16 - 23
  • Green Bay Packers - Buffalo Bills : 0 - 28
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Los Angeles Raiders : 10 - 17
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October 30, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 30, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 30th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 30, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 30, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 30, 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 30, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 12:57 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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Who was born on October 30, 1988?


Famous people born on October 30, 1988:

  • Janel Parrish
    Janel Parrish

    American actress and singer.

  • Scott Dyleski

    American homicide victim who was 17 years old was convicted for killing the wife of daniel horowitz, a neighbor.

  • Becca Tilley

    Reality star.

  • Mike Stud

    Rapper.

  • Cristina Pedroche
  • Joe Vellano
  • Tandara Caixeta
  • Moussa Dembélé
  • Jael Ferreira
  • Silvia Lussana
  • Héctor Figueroa

Whose famous birthday is on October 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 30th:

  • Adam Copeland
    Adam Copeland

    Adam copeland, also known as edge, is a retired professional wrestler who achieved fame in the wwe and is known for his multiple...

  • Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta

    Dan castellaneta is an american actor best known for providing the voice of homer simpson on the animated television series the simpsons.

  • Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice

    Fanny brice was a renowned comedian known for her work in vaudeville, broadway, and radio, and for her iconic portrayal of the character...

  • Ashley Graham
    Ashley Graham

    Ashley graham is a well-known american model who is celebrated for her work in promoting body positivity and diversity in the fashion...

  • Gavin Rossdale
    Gavin Rossdale

    An actor and musician from england, bush was the lead singer and rhythm guitar of the rock band.

  • Louis Malle
    Louis Malle

    French director and film maker, who was first recognized for "the lovers", his second film.

  • Nia Long
    Nia Long

    Nia long is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'boyz n the hood' and 'the fresh prince of...

  • Matthew Morrison
    Matthew Morrison

    Matthew morrison is an american actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his role as will schuester on the television show glee.

  • Claude Lelouch
    Claude Lelouch

    He is a french film producer and screenwriter, who rose to fame as a 13-year-old.

  • Henry Winkler
    Henry Winkler

    American actor who was most well-known for his role as the brazen, ultra-cool biker arthur fonzie fonzarelli in the tv series happy days.

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October 30, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 4 months old,

or 424 months and 19 days old,

or 1846 weeks and 2 days old,

or 12924 days old,

if you were born on October 30, 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 30, 1988?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 30, 1988.

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October 30, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 30, 1988:

  • T. Hee

    American animator and screenwriter (b. 1911).

  • Florence Nagle

    English trainer and breeder of racehorses (b. 1894).

  • Sugar Geise

    Actress (rhythm parade) dies at 71 after a brief illness.

  • Tasos Livaditis
  • Ernst Fritz Fürbringer
  • Francisco Rodrigues

What famous deaths happened on October 30th?

Famous deaths on October 30th:

  • Georges Brassens
    Georges Brassens

    French composer, poet, and singer.

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Robert Goulet
    Robert Goulet

    American singer and handsome lead man, who won a tony for the broadway musical "the happy time.

  • Ramon Novarro
    Ramon Novarro

    Mexican-american actor, who was the star of silent film and won wide acclaim with his dashing roles in "the prisoner of zenda", and...

  • Al Molinaro
    Al Molinaro

    American actor (d. 2015).

  • June Duprez
    June Duprez

    Actress (calcutta tiger fang), is killed at 66.

  • Joseph Campbell

    American mythologist known for his work on comparative mythology and the hero's journey.

  • Roberth Fisk

    Renowned war correspondent and Middle East expert.

  • Sircharles Tupper

    Canadian politician who served as the sixth Prime Minister of Canada.

  • Wealthy von Richthofen

    Renowned for her vibrant landscapes and still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 30th

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October 30, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 30, 1988:

  • St. Marcel
  • Bl. John Slade
  • St. Theonestus
  • St. Talacrian
  • St. Macarius
  • St. Herbert
  • St. Serapion
  • USA - Mischief Night in some areas (known as Devil's Night in Detroit)
  • Also see October 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Zenobius & Zenobia
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October 30, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 30, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 24th and October 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 30, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  2. - Kokomo youtube
  3. - Wild, Wild West youtube
  4. - Red Red Wine '88
  5. - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

October 30, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 30, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 30, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 24th and October 30th. 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 30, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 30, 1988 was The Way You Love Me by Karyn White, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 30, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Love Me
  2. - Any Love
  3. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  4. - Don't Rock The Boat
  5. - Giving You The Best That I Got

October 30, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 30, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 24th and October 30th.

October 30, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 30, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 24th and October 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - BOCA ROSA
  2. - MARIA
  3. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
  4. - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
  5. - SI EL AMOR SE VA

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October 30, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 30, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

They Live

They Live

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Carpenter

Starring: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George 'Buck' Flower

Country: United States of America

A Cry in the Dark

A Cry in the Dark

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Fred Schepisi

Starring: Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin

Everybody's All-American

Everybody's All-American

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Taylor Hackford

Starring: Jessica Lange, Dennis Quaid, Timothy Hutton, John Goodman

The Good Mother

The Good Mother

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Leonard Nimoy

Starring: Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy

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

October 30, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 30, 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

October 30, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 30, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan

A Bright Shining Lie

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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.

Spock'S World by Diane Duane

Spock'S World

By:

It is the twenty third century. A crisis of unprecedented magnitude has erupted on the planet Vulcan. The planet's ruling council was summoned by the U.S.S.

Koko by Peter Straub

Koko

By:

Koko by Peter Straub, a psychological thriller that has been a best-seller. It is filled with horror and paranoia that are impossible to separate from the real world. It was only four men who understood what it meant.

Generation Of Swine by Hunter S. Thompson

Generation Of Swine

By:

Hunter S. Thompson, the bestselling author Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas, has returned with his second volume of "Gonzo Papers", the legendary Hunter S. Thompson.

Tracks by Louise Erdrich

Tracks

By:

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 30, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 30, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cloud Master

Cloud Master

Platform: Arcade, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, Sharp X68000

Genre: Horizontal Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Hot-B

Cybernoid II: The Revenge

Cybernoid II: The Revenge

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf

Jack Nicklaus' Greatest 18 Holes of Major Championship Golf

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Mac OS, MSX, NES, PC-88, PC Engine, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx-CD

Genre: Sports game (golf)

Publisher: Accolade, Konami (NES), Victor Entertainment (Sharp X68000, MSX2)

Ebonstar

Ebonstar

Platform: Amiga

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: MicroIllusions

Bravoman

Bravoman

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Beat 'em up/horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Namco; NA NEC

history

Who was the US President on October 30, 1988?

On October 30, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 30, 1988?

On October 30, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 30, 1988?

On October 30, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 30th?

October 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon yutu creates landslides and leaves at least four people dead in the philippines.
  • 2017 - Gaza-israel conflict: seven hamas militants are killed when an idf destroys a tunnel that was partially completed from gaza strip's border. it crossed into israeli territory. many more were killed in rescue operations.
  • 2016 - Sinai insurgency: six insurgents and 4 soldiers were killed in a military operation in north sinai governorate.

Find out more about October 30th

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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.

Discover how October 1988 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 30, 1988