Sunday October 16, 1988: on this day

October 16, 1988 was the 290th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 16, 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 16, 1988, who was born and died on October 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Red Red Wine '88 by UB40), movies (e.g. Mystic Pizza, directed by Donald Petrie), 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 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 16, 1988?


October 16, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1988 can also be written as 10/16/1988 in the US and as 16/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

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October 16, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1988:

  • Smile jamaica concert for hurricane gilbert victims held in london
  • Orel hirsheiser, first to pitch shutout in playoff and world series (world series #85).

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October 16, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Denver Broncos : 14 - 30
  • Cincinnati Bengals - New England Patriots : 21 - 27
  • Dallas Cowboys - Chicago Bears : 7 - 17
  • Detroit Lions - New York Giants : 10 - 30
  • Green Bay Packers - Minnesota Vikings : 34 - 14
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October 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 16, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 10:55 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 16, 1988?


Famous people born on October 16, 1988:

  • Zoltán Stieber

    Hungarian footballer.

  • Sham Idrees

    Pop singer.

  • Torstein Stenersen
  • Igors Tarasovs
  • Ron Brooks
  • Fábio Lima
  • Tumua Anae
  • Javier Santana
  • Tom Ballard
  • Ikechukwu Ezenwa

Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:

  • Hema Malini
    Hema Malini

    Hema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.

  • Maidie Norman
    Maidie Norman

    Maidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.

  • Tim Robbins
    Tim Robbins

    American actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.

  • Angela Lansbury
    Angela Lansbury

    British-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...

  • Suzanne Somers
    Suzanne Somers

    American actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.

  • Elsa Zylberstein
    Elsa Zylberstein

    French stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.

  • Linda Darnell
    Linda Darnell

    American actress.

  • Corinna Harfouch
    Corinna Harfouch

    German actress.

  • David Zucker
    David Zucker

    American film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

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October 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 13 days old,

or 1849 weeks and 5 days old,

or 12948 days old,

if you were born on October 16, 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 16, 1988?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1988.

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October 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 16, 1988:

  • Farida d'Egitto
  • Giovanni Salghetti Drioli
  • Muzafer Sherif
  • Abdulrahman Fawzi
  • Christian Matras
  • Farida (الملكة فريدة)

What famous deaths happened on October 16th?

Famous deaths on October 16th:

  • Deborah Kerr
    Deborah Kerr

    Scottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...

  • Peggy Ann Garner
    Peggy Ann Garner

    Actress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.

  • Roy Dotrice
    Roy Dotrice

    Channel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).

  • Audra Lindley
    Audra Lindley

    American actress (d. 1997).

  • Jean Shepherd
    Jean Shepherd

    Multi-media comedian and writer from america.

  • John Dunsworth
    John Dunsworth

    Canadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).

  • Shirley Booth
    Shirley Booth

    Actress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.

  • Rick Jason
    Rick Jason

    American actor (b. 1923).

  • Dan Dailey
    Dan Dailey

    American actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).

  • Ed Lauter
    Ed Lauter

    Long beach, new york -- actor.

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October 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 16, 1988:

  • World Food Day [FAO]
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October 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 16, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 10th and October 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1988 was Red Red Wine '88 by UB40, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Red Red Wine '88
  2. - Love Bites youtube
  3. - Groovy Kind Of Love
  4. - Don't Be Cruel
  5. - What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy)

October 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 10th and October 16th. 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Prerogative youtube
  2. - The Way You Love Me
  3. - Nothing Can Come Between Us
  4. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  5. - Dancin' With Myself

October 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 16, 1988 was MARIA by Franco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 10th and October 16th.

October 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 16, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 10th and October 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - MARIA
  2. - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
  3. - BOCA ROSA
  4. - QUE SERA
  5. - YA NO

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October 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 16, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mystic Pizza

Mystic Pizza

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Starring: Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts, Lili Taylor, Vincent D'Onofrio

Country: United States of America

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Dwight H. Little

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Ellie Cornell, Danielle Harris, George P. Wilbur

Country: United States of America

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

Headhunter

Headhunter

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Francis Schaeffer

Starring: Kay Lenz, Wayne Crawford, Steve Kanaly, June Chadwick

October 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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

Monsters

Monsters

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

October 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Generation Of Swine by Hunter S. Thompson

Generation Of Swine

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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.

The Silence Of The Lambs by Thomas Harris

The Silence Of The Lambs

By:

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.

Prime Time by Joan Collins

Prime Time

By:

In a web-based story about five, we discover how hatred, envy, and violence become more intense within a complex web of relationships. The ugliness, danger, and underbelly of Hollywood glamour is revealed.

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin by Tom Clancy

The Cardinal Of The Kremlin

By:

Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.

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.

October 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crossroads II

Crossroads II

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: COMPUTE!'s Gazette

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Abadox: The Deadly Inner War

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Natsume, Milton Bradley

Amadeus Revenge

Amadeus Revenge

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Music game, Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Systems Editoriale s.r.l.

Caveman Ugh-Lympics

Caveman Ugh-Lympics

Platform: Commodore 64, DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Sports (Olympic)

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Data East USA (NES)

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Who was the US President on October 16, 1988?

On October 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1988?

On October 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 16, 1988?

On October 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 16th?

October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
  • 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.

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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 16, 1988