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December 17, 1988 was the 352nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 17, 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 17, 1988, who was born and died on December 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Look Away by Chicago), movies (e.g. Working Girl, directed by Mike Nichols), TV series (e.g. The Bottom Line) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1988?
- December 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1988?
- December 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1988?
What day of the week was December 17, 1988?
December 17, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1988 can also be written as 12/17/1988 in the US and as 17/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1988:
- Uss tennessee, first submarine to carry trident 2 missiles, commissioned.
- 77th davis cup: germany beats sweden in gothenburg (4-1).
- Bryan murray becomes the 17th nhl coach to win 300 games (washington capitals).
- New york islanders break 12-game losing streak, beat new jersey devils 5-2.
December 17, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- New England Patriots - Denver Broncos : 10 - 21
- Washington Redskins - Cincinnati Bengals : 17 - 20
December 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 02:12 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 17, 1988?
Famous people born on December 17, 1988:
![Rin Takanashi]()
Rin TakanashiJapanese actress.
- David Rudisha
Kenyan middle-distance runner and two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 800 meters.
- Pernell McPhee
Co-founder of a successful tech startup in Silicon Valley.
- Petra Ecclestone
Co-founder of the fashion line FORM.
- Craig Sutherland
Scottish footballer.
- Grethe Grünberg
Estonian ice dancer.
- Liisa Ehrberg
Estonian cyclist.
- Kris Joseph
Canadian basketball player.
- Jessi
Rapper.
- Raffaele Maddaluno
- Iván Maestro
- Miguel Ângelo Marques Granja
- Eddie Pleasant
- Mate Vatsadze
- Bertin Samuel Zé Ndille
- Yann Sommer
- Felipe Arteiro
- Masashi Eriguchi
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 4 months old,
or 424 months and 2 days old,
or 1843 weeks and 6 days old,
or 12907 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 17, 1988?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1988.
December 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1988:
- Iona McCreath
Notable poet celebrated for her lyrical and evocative verses.
- Jerry Hopper
- Luciano Robotti
- Evaristo Frisoni
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chicago - Look Away
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1988 was Everything I Miss At Home by Cherrelle, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
- The Boys - Dial My Heart
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
December 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.
December 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 12th and December 18th. 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
- Lupita D'Alessio - EL QUE JUEGA CON FUEGO
December 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Working Girl
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin
Country: United States of America
Beaches
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray
Country: United States of America
The Boost
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Harold Becker
Starring: James Woods, Sean Young, John Kapelos, Steven Hill
The Dark Side of the Sun
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Bozidar 'Bota' Nikolic
Starring: Guy Boyd, Brad Pitt, Cheryl Pollak, Constantin Nitchoff
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
December 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:
The Bottom Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
December 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 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.
Gracie
By: George Burns
"SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE ..." George Burns, Gracie Allen said goodbye to their loyal audiences at each broadcast throughout the Golden Age.
Breathing Lessons
By: Anne Tyler
Maggie and Ira Moran are married for 28 years. It shows in their quarrels and in their routines. But it also shows in their ability to love each other's eccentricities.
The Last Lion
By: William Manchester
The Last Lion: Defender of the Realm spans the years 1940-1965. It was written shortly after Winston Churchill became Prime Minister. This is when Great Britain stood against the overwhelming power of Nazi Germany.
December 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Decisive Battles of the American Civil War Volume 1: Bull Run to Chancellorsville
Armalyte
Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken
Apache 3
Knight Rider
Who was the US President on December 17, 1988?
On December 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1988?
On December 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1988?
On December 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
