What happened on Sunday September 18, 1988?

Here's what happened on September 18, 1988:

• Myanmar Military Coup Ends Pro-Democracy Movement The State Law and Order Restoration Council (Tatmadaw) brutally suppresses pro-democracy uprisings, resulting in thousands of deaths, primarily among monks, students, and civilians. This violent intervention marks a significant setback for democratic aspirations in Myanmar.
• 8888 Uprising in Myanmar Concludes The significant pro-democracy uprising in Myanmar (Burma) comes to an end after weeks of intense protests and civil unrest. The movement, which began on 8 August 1988, challenged the military regime and sought democratic reforms, ultimately facing a brutal military crackdown.
• Burma Suspends Constitution In the wake of widespread pro-democracy protests, the Burmese government suspends the national constitution, signaling a significant political crisis and military intervention.
• Haitian Political Transition General Prosper Avril leads a coup d'état, ousting Haiti's president General Henri Namphy, marking another instance of political instability in the Caribbean nation.
• Juli Inkster Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Juli Inkster secures victory at the SAFECO Golf Classic, adding to her impressive career achievements in women's professional golf.
• Annette Obrestad: Norwegian Poker Pioneer Annette Obrestad emerges as a notable Norwegian poker player, later becoming known for her significant achievements in the world of professional poker.
• Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar: Iranian Azari Poet Commemoration of Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar, a prominent Iranian Azari poet born in 1906, known for his contributions to Persian and Azari literature.

Events in 1988

September 18, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 18, 1988

Newspapers from Sep. 18, 1988

September 18, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - San Francisco 49ers : 34 - 17
• Buffalo Bills - New England Patriots : 16 - 14
• Cincinnati Bengals - Pittsburgh Steelers : 17 - 12
• Denver Broncos - Kansas City Chiefs : 13 - 20
• Green Bay Packers - Miami Dolphins : 17 - 24

September 18, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 18, 1988 can also be written as 9/18/1988 in the US and as 18/9/1988 in UK and Europe.

September 18, 1988 in September 1988 calendar

Famous people born on September 18, 1988:

• Lukas Graham

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• Arizona Muse

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• Annette Obrestad

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• Jinkx Monsoon

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• Misha Philipchuk
• Asher Book
• Shoshana Bush

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on September 18th

Famous people died on September 18, 1988:

• David Dodd
• Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on September 18th

September 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 18, 1988 was Sweet Child O' Mine by Guns N' Roses, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
2. Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible
3. Huey Lewis & The News - Perfect World
4. Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry Be Happy (Edit)
5. Taylor Dayne - I'll Always Love You

September 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 18, 1988 was Groovy Kind Of Love by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 18, 1988 was Another Part Of Me by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 12th and September 18th.

1. Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
2. Jeffrey Osborne - She's On The Left
3. Pebbles - Take Your Time
4. Salt-N-Pepa Featuring E.U. - Shake Your Thang
5. James Brown - Static

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 18th is Virgo.

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September 18, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 18, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 18, 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 18, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 10:53 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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Someone born on September 18, 1988 is:

36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 16 days old,

or 1911 weeks

or 13377 days old,

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There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 18, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 18, 1988.

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