Monday October 03, 1988: on this day

October 03, 1988 was the 277th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 03, 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 03, 1988, who was born and died on October 03, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 03, 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 3rd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 03, 1988?


October 03, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 277th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 03, 1988 can also be written as 10/3/1988 in the US and as 3/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

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October 03, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 03, 1988:

  • Criterion center theater opens at broadway bet 44th and 45th sts, new york city
  • Wbmw-fm, washington dc changes calls to wjfk and begins airing howard stern
  • Lebanese kidnappers release mithileshwar singh (held for 30 months).
  • 26th space shuttle mission, discovery 7 returns to earth after four days.

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October 03, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - New Orleans Saints : 17 - 20
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October 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 3rd 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 03, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 03, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 3rd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 03, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 03, 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 03, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 03:57 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 03, 1988?


Famous people born on October 03, 1988:

  • Noris Cole

    Talented NBA point guard with exceptional ball-handling skills.

  • Alicia Vikander

    Alicia vikander is a swedish actress known for her roles in films such as ex machina, the danish girl, and tomb raider.

  • ASAP Rocky

    American producer and rapper (asap mob).

  • Tadhg Kelly

    American actor.

  • Dustin Gazley

    American ice hockey player.

  • Cal Shapiro

    Pop singer.

  • Vander Vieira
  • Paul Young
  • Lóránd Szatmári
  • Emanuele Catania
  • Sun Linlin
  • Mike Belfiore
  • Pak Nam-chol
  • Valeria Battisodo
  • Maximiliano Arias
  • Alex Dowsett

Whose famous birthday is on October 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 3rd:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Lena Headey
    Lena Headey

    Lena headey is a british actress best known for her role as cersei lannister in the popular tv series game of thrones.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Bud abbott was an american comedian and actor, best known as the straight man of the comedy duo abbott and costello.

  • Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker

    Chubby checker is an american singer-songwriter best known for popularizing the dance style 'the twist' with his hit song of the same name.

  • Shannyn Sossamon
    Shannyn Sossamon

    American actress, dancer, and musician.

  • Clémence Poésy
    Clémence Poésy

    French actress well-known for her role as fleur delacour in harry potter films.

  • Ruggero Raimondi
    Ruggero Raimondi

    Ruggero raimondi is an italian singer and actor known for his powerful bass voice and acclaimed performances in opera productions worldwide.

  • Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell

    Neve campbell is a canadian actress known for her role as sidney prescott in the scream film series.

  • Gore Vidal
    Gore Vidal

    American playwright, critic and novelist.

  • Carmen Russo
    Carmen Russo

    Genoa, italy -- miss teenage italy (1972).

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October 03, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 26 days old,

or 1851 weeks and 4 days old,

or 12961 days old,

if you were born on October 03, 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 03, 1988?

There are 189 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 03, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 03, 1988.

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October 03, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 03, 1988:

  • Franz Josef Strauss

    Minister of defense for the german federal republic (1956-62), dies at age 73.

  • Generoso Pope Jr

    National enquirer owner dies at 61.

  • Clarence Carnes
  • Marco Galli

What famous deaths happened on October 3rd?

Famous deaths on October 3rd:

  • Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh

    American actress and author, leigh is best known for her scene in the shower in psycho in 1960.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Ronnie Barker
    Ronnie Barker

    British comedian and actor, who is a bit overweight, was a co-star in "the two ronnies," a british television sitcom.

  • Bruce Paltrow
    Bruce Paltrow

    American film and television producer (born 1943).

  • Zachary Scott
    Zachary Scott

    American actor (b. 1914).

  • Charles Collingwood
    Charles Collingwood

    At 68, newscaster (chronicles) dies.

  • Dub Taylor

    Renowned American character actor known for his work in Western films.

  • Sayward Bowen

    Canadian politician known for her advocacy for women's rights and education.

  • Jarl Kulle

    Renowned Swedish actor known for his versatile performances.

  • Malcolm Sargent

    British conductor known for his work with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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October 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 03, 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 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 03, 1988 was Love Bites by Def Leppard, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 03, 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:

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

October 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 03, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 03, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 03, 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:

  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 03, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 03, 1988 was Addicted To You by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 03, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 03, 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:

  1. - Addicted To You
  2. - My Prerogative youtube
  3. - 2 A.M.
  4. - Nothing Can Come Between Us
  5. - The Way You Love Me

October 03, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 03, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 3rd and October 9th.

October 03, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 03, 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:

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

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October 03, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 03, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Accused

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

Another Woman

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Gena Rowlands, Mia Farrow, Ian Holm, Blythe Danner

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

Purgatory

Purgatory

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Ami Artzi

Starring: Tanya Roberts, Julie Pop, Hal Orlandini, Adrienne Pierce

October 03, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 03, 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

The Munsters Today

The Munsters Today

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

October 03, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 03, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Senatorial Privilege by Leo Damore

Senatorial Privilege

By:

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

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

By:

3 stories

The Aviators by W. E. B. Griffin

The Aviators

By:

It is 1964. It is 1964. The Vietnam War has escalated, with its new style and battle demanding new tactics and weapons, as well as men who can use them.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

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.

October 03, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 03, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Barbarian II: The Dungeon of Drax

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Abracadabra

Abracadabra

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Proein Soft Line

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones

Platform: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Hudson Soft NEC

King's Valley II

King's Valley II

Platform: MSX

Genre: Action/Puzzle

Publisher: Konami

5th Gear

5th Gear

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

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Who was the US President on October 03, 1988?

On October 03, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 03, 1988?

On October 03, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 03, 1988?

On October 03, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 3rd?

October 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Toys "r" us lenders have cancelled the bankruptcy auction of the brand name and other intellectual properties and instead plan on reviving the babies "r" us and toys "r" us brands.
  • 2017 - Isil releases video footage showing two alleged russian soldiers captured in the syrian civil war. russia, however, denies these claims.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban launch an offensive into kunduz, which they briefly captured last summer. (nine entertainment company now). a bomb in kabul kills one and injures two.

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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.

Monday October 3, 1988