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December 31, 1988 was the 366th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1988, who was born and died on December 31, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison), movies (e.g. War Requiem, directed by Derek Jarman), TV series (e.g. Fauji) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1988?
- December 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1988?
- December 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1988?
What day of the week was December 31, 1988?
December 31, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 366th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1988 can also be written as 12/31/1988 in the US and as 31/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 11:56 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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Who was born on December 31, 1988?
Famous people born on December 31, 1988:
- Valentin Montand
French notable family, son of actor yves montand with his companion carole amiel.
- Michal Řepík
Czech ice hockey player.
- Valentin Livi
French notable family, unwed parents; son actor yves montand and his companion carole amiel.
- Tijan Jaiteh
- Kyle Johnson
- Edvin Kanka Ćudić
- Konan Serge Kouadio
- Mira Rai
- David Simón
- Alain Traoré
- Matthew Atkinson
- Enrique Triverio
- Ely Cheikh Voulani
- Luca Ceci
- Cristian Coimbra
- Joyce Cousseins-Smith
- Álex Colomé
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 3 months old,
or 423 months and 23 days old,
or 1842 weeks and 3 days old,
or 12897 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1988?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1988.
December 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1988:
- Maidie Nesbitt
Pioneering female journalist known for her investigative reporting.
- Gilma Guimarães
Gilma Guimarães was a renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
- Elman Elman
Elman Elman was a renowned Azerbaijani poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Manases Cordeiro
Manases Cordeiro was a renowned Brazilian painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.
- Elek Levi
Hungarian fencer who won a gold medal in the 1936 Summer Olympics.
- Crisanto Banaag
Crisanto Banaag was a Filipino poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Clement Hurst
Noted British painter known for his landscapes and still life works.
- Bayla Singer
Renowned singer known for her powerful voice.
- Alta Allen
Renowned American painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Nicolas Calas
Born 1907), greek-american poet and critic of art (born 1907).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st
December 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1988:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Chicago - Look Away
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Erasure - Crackers International (EP)
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
December 31, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1988 was Como Tu Mujer by Rocio Durcal, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.
December 31, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 26th and January 1st. 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
- Lucerito - NO ME HABLEN DE EL
December 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
War Requiem
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
Touch of Death
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Brett Halsey, Ria De Simone, Al Cliver, Sacha Darwin
December 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
Fauji
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Col. Kapoor
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan
Country: India
The Bottom Line
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Rulon
USA Up All Night
Release year: 1988
Starring: Carla Ulbrich
Country: United States of America
December 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mitla Pass
By: Leon Uris
Gideon Zadok, a writer, leaves Hollywood to join the newly established State of Israel. He learns a lot about himself and loves while covering a deadly military operation.
Love In The Time Of Cholera
By: Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Florentino Ariza falls in love with Fermina daza when they are young. Florentino is devastated when Fermina chooses to marry a well-off, wealthy doctor. But he is a romantic.
Dear Mili
By: Wilhelm Grimm
The New York Times reported Wilhelm Grimm's discovery of an untold tale on September 28, 1983.
All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten
By: Robert Fulghum
Robert Fulghum published a simple credo twenty-five years ago. It became the #1 New York Times bestseller, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten.
December 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
King of Kings
Emlyn Hughes International Soccer
Fish!
Battles of Napoleon
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Who was the US President on December 31, 1988?
On December 31, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1988?
On December 31, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1988?
On December 31, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
