Monday October 17, 1988: on this day

October 17, 1988 was the 291st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1988, who was born and died on October 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins), movies (e.g. Red Scorpion, directed by Joseph Zito), 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 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1988?


October 17, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1988 can also be written as 10/17/1988 in the US and as 17/10/1988 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1988 in October 1988 calendar

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October 17, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1988:

  • Lyndon larouche pleads innocent to fraud, conspiracy indictment
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 17, 1988
  • Dallas green replaces lou pinella as manager of the new york yankees.
  • 31 reported dead as ugandan jetliner crashes in fog near rome, italy.

October 17, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 17, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 37 - 14
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October 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th 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 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 02:00 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 17, 1988?


Famous people born on October 17, 1988:

  • Yuko Oshima

    Japanese actress and singer (akb48, not yet).

  • Marina Salas

    Spanish actress.

  • Tori Matsuzaka

    Japanese actor and model.

  • Sergiy Gladyr

    Ukrainian basketball player.

  • Kristen Espinosa

    Youtube star.

  • Rebecca Robertson

    Reality star.

  • Dami Im

    Pop singer.

  • Christina Crawford

    American professional wrestler.

  • Timothy Molloy

    Drummer.

  • Simply Nailogical

    Youtube star.

  • Nikki Flores
  • Emma Samuelsson
  • Kai Silbermann
  • Sokhna Sy
  • Dramane Nikièma
  • Wallyson

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

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October 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 5 months old,

or 425 months and 2 days old,

or 1848 weeks and 1 day old,

or 12937 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1988?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 17, 1988.

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October 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1988:

  • Lowell Bair

    Renowned biographer known for his works on prominent figures.

  • György Horváth
  • Antonio Meocci

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1988:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 17th and October 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

October 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1988 was One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 17th and October 23rd. 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1988 was My Prerogative by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - My Prerogative youtube
  2. - The Way You Love Me
  3. - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
  4. - Don't Rock The Boat
  5. - Any Love

October 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

October 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 17th and October 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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October 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Joseph Zito

Starring: Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T.P. McKenna

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

Deadly Dreams

Deadly Dreams

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Kristine Peterson

Starring: Mitchell Anderson, Juliette Cummins, Xander Berkeley, Thom Babbes

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

October 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

Midnight Caller

Midnight Caller

Release year: 1988

Country: United States of America

October 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Lion by William Manchester

The Last Lion

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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.

Till We Meet Again by Judith Krantz

Till We Meet Again

By:

Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.

Alaska by James A. Michener

Alaska

By:

This epic tale of Alaska's northernmost frontier features James A. Michener, who guides us through Alaska's rugged terrain and past, from its long-forgotten past to its bustling present.

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.

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 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

By Fair Means or Foul aka Pro Boxing Simulator

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

Genre: Fighting game, Sports game

Publisher: Superior/Acornsoft Superior/Alligata Codemasters

Carrier Command

Carrier Command

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Rainbird

Crossroads II

Crossroads II

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: COMPUTE!'s Gazette

Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance

Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance

Platform: Last Ninja 2: 1988: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC 1989: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, 1990: Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, NES (as The Last Ninja) 2008: Virtual Console Last Ninja Remix: 1990: Commodore

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Activision Ubi Soft (10 Megahits Vol. 3) Ocean Software (100% Dynamite) Jaleco

Formation Armed F

Formation Armed F

Platform: Arcade Game, NEC PC Engine

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Nichibutsu

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1988?

On October 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1988?

On October 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1988?

On October 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 17, 1988