What happened on Sunday September 11, 1988?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1988:

• Mass Demonstration for Estonian Independence Approximately 300,000 Estonians participated in a massive demonstration demanding independence from Soviet control, marking a pivotal moment in the Baltic states' push for self-determination.
• Estonian Autonomy Movement Gains Momentum A significant portion of Estonia's population (approximately one-third) publicly advocated for greater autonomy from the Soviet Union, signaling growing nationalist sentiments during the late Cold War period.
• St. Jean Bosco Massacre in Haiti A violent attack occurred at the St. Jean Bosco Church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during a period of significant political unrest under the military regime. This massacre was a critical moment in Haiti's struggle for democracy and human rights.
• Mats Wilander Wins US Men's Tennis Championship Swedish tennis star Mats Wilander defeated Ivan Lendl in the 108th US Men's Tennis Championship, showcasing his exceptional skill and dominance in professional tennis.
• Betsy King Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Betsy King emerged victorious in the Cellular One-Ping Golf Championship, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
• Sports Aid: Global Charity Event A charitable initiative focused on raising awareness and funds through jogging events to address global hunger and support humanitarian causes.
• Annular Solar Eclipse A rare astronomical event occurred with an annular solar eclipse at the Moon's descending node, featuring a magnitude of 0.9377. During this eclipse, the Moon appeared slightly smaller than the Sun, creating a ring of light around the Moon's edge.

Events in 1988

September 11, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1988

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1988

September 11, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Indianapolis Colts : 17 - 13
• Cincinnati Bengals - Philadelphia Eagles : 28 - 24
• Detroit Lions - Los Angeles Rams : 10 - 17
• Kansas City Chiefs - Seattle Seahawks : 10 - 31
• Los Angeles Raiders - Houston Oilers : 35 - 38

September 11, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 255th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1988 can also be written as 9/11/1988 in the US and as 11/9/1988 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1988 in September 1988 calendar

Famous people died on September 11, 1988:

• Peter Tosh

  Legendary Jamaican reggae musician, founding member of Bob Marley's band The Wailers, and prominent advocate for social justice and...

• Roger Hargreaves

  Beloved English children's book author famous for creating the popular 'Mr.

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on September 11th

September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1988 was Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
2. Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
3. Huey Lewis & The News - Perfect World
4. George Michael - Monkey
5. Van Halen - When It's Love

September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
2. The Hollies - He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
3. Womack & Womack - Teardrops
4. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
5. Brother Beyond - The Harder I Try

September 11, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1988 was Nice 'N' Slow by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 5th and September 11th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
2. Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
3. Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
4. Salt-N-Pepa Featuring E.U. - Shake Your Thang
5. Pebbles - Take Your Time

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 11, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 September 11, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:52 am and setting at 07:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 27, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Sep 25, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on September 11, 1988

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Someone born on September 11, 1988 is:

36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 23 days old,

or 1912 weeks

or 13384 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1988?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 11, 1988.

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