What happened on Monday December 26, 1988?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1988:

• Anti-African Student Protests in China A significant student rebellion targeting African students erupted in the People's Republic of China, highlighting racial tensions and complex international relations during this period. The protests, centered in Nanjing, revealed underlying social and diplomatic challenges.
• Death of Glenn McCarthy, American Oil Tycoon Glenn McCarthy, a prominent American oil tycoon and businessman known for his significant contributions to the oil industry, passed away. McCarthy was born in 1907 and was recognized for his entrepreneurial spirit during the mid-20th century.
• Broadway Musical 'Legs Diamond' Opens The musical 'Legs Diamond' premiered at the Mark Hellinger Theater in New York City, scheduled for a run of 64 performances. This theatrical production likely explored themes related to the historical gangster Jack 'Legs' Diamond.
• Severe Winter Storm in Midwestern United States A significant winter storm impacted western and northern South Dakota and most of Minnesota from December 25-27, 1988. The region experienced 6-12 inches of snowfall, causing numerous accidents and minor injuries due to challenging weather conditions.

Events in 1988

December 26, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 26, 1988

Newspapers from Dec. 26, 1988

December 26, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Los Angeles Rams - Minnesota Vikings : 17 - 28

December 26, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 361st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1988 can also be written as 12/26/1988 in the US and as 26/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1988 in December 1988 calendar

Famous people died on December 26, 1988:

• Glenn McCarthy

  Texas oil entrepreneur and businessman who founded the luxurious Shamrock Hotel in Houston.

• Pablo Sorozábal

  German-spanish composer and conductor (b. 1897).

• Julanne Johnston
• John Loder
• Otto Zdansky

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on December 26th

December 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
2. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
3. Chicago - Look Away
4. Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
5. Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall

December 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
2. Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
3. Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
4. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
5. Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

December 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
2. Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
3. Roberta Flack - Oasis
4. Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
5. Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1988 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 10:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jan 21, 1989.

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Your place in the Universe on December 26, 1988

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Someone born on December 26, 1988 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 11 days old,

or 1897 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13281 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1988?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 26, 1988.

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