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October 31, 1988 was the 305th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 31, 1988, who was born and died on October 31, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kokomo by The Beach Boys), movies (e.g. Child's Play, directed by Tom Holland), 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 31st, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1988?
- October 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1988?
- October 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1988?
What day of the week was October 31, 1988?
October 31, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 305th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1988 can also be written as 10/31/1988 in the US and as 31/10/1988 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1988:
- Journalists demand greater press freedom in yugoslavia.
October 31, 1988: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Denver Broncos - Indianapolis Colts : 23 - 55
October 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 01:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 25, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1988.
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Who was born on October 31, 1988?
Famous people born on October 31, 1988:
- Sébastien Buemi
Swiss race car driver.
- Cole Aldrich
American basketball player.
- Lizzy Yarnold
British skeleton racer who won gold at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Olympics.
- Che Lin
Taiwanese professional basketball player known for his skills and athleticism.
- Jack Riewoldt
Australian rules footballer.
- Ben Bruce
Guitarist.
- Pete Wicks
Reality star.
- Megan Pinske
- Anton Ponomarëv
- LaMarcus Reed
- Issife Soumahoro
- Yohann Thuram-Ulien
- Gabriel Torres
- Elizabeth Yarnold
- Stepan Zuev
- Gracie Elvin
- Myles Jury
- Joel Martínez
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 5 months old,
or 425 months and 24 days old,
or 1851 weeks and 2 days old,
or 12959 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1988?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 31, 1988.
October 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1988:
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
- Alfred Pellan
Canadian painter and educator (d. 1988).
- Vasco Ronchi
- Elio Pentassuglia
- George Eugene Uhlenbeck
- Germano Lanino
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
- Indira Gandhi
Indian politician who was the third Prime Minister of India and the first woman to hold the office.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 31st
October 31, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1988:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1988:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 31st and November 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1988 was Kokomo by The Beach Boys, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
October 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Beach Boys - Kokomo
- The Escape Club - Wild, Wild West
- Phil Collins - Groovy Kind Of Love
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- Bon Jovi - Bad Medicine
October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1988 was First Time by Robin Beck, according to the music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
October 31, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Robin Beck - First Time
- Enya - Orinoco Flow
- Kylie Minogue - Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi
- Yazz - Stand Up For Your Love Rights
- Milli Vanilli - Girl You Know It's True
October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 1988 was Any Love by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
October 31, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Luther Vandross - Any Love
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Midnight Star Feat. Ecstacy Of Whodini - Don't Rock The Boat
- New Edition - You're Not My Kind Of Girl
- Cheryl Pepsii Riley - Thanks For My Child
October 31, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 1988 was BOCA ROSA by Angela Carrasco, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 31st and November 6th.
October 31, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 31, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 31st and November 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Angela Carrasco - BOCA ROSA
- Roberto Carlos - SI EL AMOR SE VA
- Franco - MARIA
- Yolandita Monge - ESTE AMOR QUE HAY QUE CALLAR
- EYDIE GORME Y ROBERTO CARLOS - SENTADO A LA VERA DEL CAMINO
October 31, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Child's Play
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Tom Holland
Starring: Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Brad Dourif
Country: United States of America
Distant Thunder
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: John Lithgow, Ralph Macchio, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown
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
October 31, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Starting from Scratch
Release year: 1988
Directed by: James Huang
Scruples
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan J. Levi
First Impressions
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Shapiro
Murphy's Law
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
October 31, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cardinal Of The Kremlin
By: Tom Clancy
Two men have vital information about Russia's Star Wars missile defence system. CARDINAL, America's top agent in the Kremlin, is one of the two men. He's about be fired by the KGB.
Prime Time
By: Joan Collins
In a web-based story about five, we discover how hatred, envy, and violence become more intense within a complex web of relationships. The ugliness, danger, and underbelly of Hollywood glamour is revealed.
The Ragman'S Son
By: Kirk Douglas
This book charts the rise of Kirk Douglas (son of an illiterate Russian Jewish ragman). This book describes a childhood in poverty and the father who had a profound impact on Douglas's life.
October 31, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 31, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bakutotsu Kijūtei
Hot Rod
19 Part One: Boot Camp
The Legendary Axe
Bravoman
Who was the US President on October 31, 1988?
On October 31, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1988?
On October 31, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1988?
On October 31, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
