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What happened on Wednesday December 14, 1988?

About December 14th, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 14, 1988, the United States announced its willingness to engage in dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Middle East relations. This decision was part of broader efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Day of the week: December 14th, 1988 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Look Away by Chicago
  • #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
  • Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan

More about December 14th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on December 14th, 1988.

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December 14, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 14, 1988:

  • US agrees to talk with PLO On December 14, 1988, the United States announced its willingness to engage in dialogue with the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Middle East relations. This decision was part of broader efforts to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. source: reuters.com
  • Miami Heat wins first NBA game On December 14, 1988, the Miami Heat played their inaugural NBA game, marking the beginning of the franchise's history in professional basketball. The game was a significant milestone for the team and its fans. source: nba.com
  • CBS wins MLB broadcasting rights On December 14, 1988, CBS secured the broadcasting rights for Major League Baseball, a significant deal that impacted sports broadcasting in the United States. This agreement allowed CBS to air MLB games for several seasons. source: nytimes.com
  • Nicolas Batum Birth Nicolas Batum, a prominent French professional basketball player, was born on this date. He would later become a notable international player known for his versatility and skills on the court.

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December 14, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 14, 1988?


December 14, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1988 can also be written as 12/14/1988 in the US and as 14/12/1988 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 14, 1988?


Famous people born on December 14, 1988:

  • Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens

    Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Gabriella Montez in Disney Channel's 'High School Musical' series. She has also starred in films such as 'Spring Breakers' and 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,' and has released two studio albums. [bio]

  • Nicolas Batum
    Nicolas Batum
  • Nils Schouterden
    Nils Schouterden
  • Anna-Maria Zimmermann
    Anna-Maria Zimmermann
  • George Cabrera
    George Cabrera
  • David McMillan
    David McMillan
  • Roberto Nani
    Roberto Nani
  • Ebrima Sohna
    Ebrima Sohna
  • Aauri Bokesa
    Aauri Bokesa
  • Sam Burgess
    Sam Burgess
  • Alison Jackson
    Alison Jackson
  • O'Dayne Richards
    O'Dayne Richards
  • Brandon Saine
    Brandon Saine
  • Isaiah Pead
    Isaiah Pead
  • Nate Ebner
    Nate Ebner
  • Eneko Bóveda
    Eneko Bóveda
  • Hayato Sakamoto
    Hayato Sakamoto
  • Ayumu Murase
    Ayumu Murase

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December 14, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 14, 1988:

  • Stuart Symington
    Stuart Symington

    Stuart Symington was a prominent American politician and military leader who served as the first United States Secretary of the Air Force.

  • Evald Schorm
    Evald Schorm

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December 14, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 14, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1988 was Look Away by Chicago, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

  1. - Look Away youtube
  2. - Every Rose Has Its Thorn youtube
  3. - Giving You The Best That I Got youtube
  4. - My Prerogative youtube
  5. - Waiting For A Star To Fall youtube

December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 14, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

  1. - Mistletoe And Wine youtube
  2. - Especially For You youtube
  3. - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night youtube
  4. - Suddenly youtube
  5. - First Time youtube

December 14, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 14, 1988 was Everything I Miss At Home by Cherrelle, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

  1. - Everything I Miss At Home
  2. - Dial My Heart
  3. - Tumblin' Down
  4. - Oasis
  5. - Smooth Criminal
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December 14, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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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 14, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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December 14, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 14, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 14, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:19 am and setting at 10:34 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on December 14, 1988?


Someone born on December 14, 1988 is:

37 years 5 months old,

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or 13675 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1988?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1988?

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