What happened on Tuesday March 01, 1988?

Here's what happened on March 01, 1988:

• Iraq launches five missiles into Tehran, killing at least one civilian On March 1, 1988, Iraq fired five surface-to-surface missiles into Tehran, marking a significant escalation in the Iran-Iraq War. The attacks resulted in at least one civilian death and several injuries, making it one of the most severe 'war of the cities' assaults since 1983. The Iraqi military stated that the strikes were in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on Baghdad and ongoing shelling of border towns. source: washingtonpost.com
• Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL's all-time assist leader with 1,050th assist On March 1, 1988, Wayne Gretzky surpassed Gordie Howe's record by recording his 1,050th career assist during a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The assist was credited to Jari Kurri, his longtime teammate, marking a significant milestone in Gretzky's illustrious career. source: apnews.com
• Pontiac discontinues Fiero automobile On March 1, 1988, General Motors announced the discontinuation of the Pontiac Fiero sports car after five model years. The decision was driven by declining sales and production challenges, including safety concerns related to engine fires. The final Fiero was produced on August 16, 1988, marking the end of the model's production. source: latimes.com
• Meteorite Strikes Greenhouse in East Germany In a rare meteorological event, a meteorite struck a greenhouse in Trebbin, East Germany, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of celestial objects and their potential impact on terrestrial environments.
• Joe Besser, Comedian, Passes Away Joe Besser, a renowned American comedian known for his work with The Three Stooges and appearances in Abbott and Costello productions, died at the age of 80, marking the end of an era in comedy entertainment.
• Courtney Gibbs Eplin Crowned Miss USA Courtney Gibbs Eplin from Texas was crowned the 37th Miss USA at the age of 21, representing a moment of personal achievement in the national beauty pageant.
• Melissandre Fuentes, Andorran Figure Skater Melissandre Fuentes was a notable figure skater representing the small European principality of Andorra, highlighting the nation's participation in international winter sports.

Events in 1988

March 01, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 01, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 61st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 01, 1988 can also be written as 3/1/1988 in the US and as 1/3/1988 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on March 01, 1988:

• Nolan Roux

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on March 1st

Famous people died on March 01, 1988:

• Jean Le Poulain

  Jean Le Poulain was a prominent French actor and theater director, celebrated for his work on stage, television, and in film during the mid-20th century. Renowned for his skillful performances and leadership within French theater, he left a lasting legacy both as a performer and as an influential artistic director. [bio]

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on March 1st

March 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 01, 1988 was Father Figure by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. George Michael - Father Figure
2. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
3. Patrick Swayze - She's Like The Wind
4. Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
5. Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This

March 01, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 01, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
2. Aswad - Don't Turn Around
3. Rick Astley - Together Forever
4. Vanessa Paradis - Joe Le Taxi
5. Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis

March 01, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 01, 1988 was You Will Know by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week February 29th and March 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - You Will Know
2. Alexander O'Neal Featuring Cherrelle - Never Knew Love Like This
3. Morris Day - Fishnet
4. Angela Winbush - Run To Me
5. Jody Watley - Some Kind Of Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 1st is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 01, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 01, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 01, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 01, 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 March 01, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:57 pm and setting at 06:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on March 01, 1988

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Someone born on March 01, 1988 is:

38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 23 days old,

or 1994 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 01, 1988?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 01, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 01, 1988.

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