What happened on Friday February 19, 1988?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1988:

• André Frédéric Cournand, Nobel Laureate Physician, dies at 92 André Frédéric Cournand, a French-American physician and physiologist, passed away on February 19, 1988, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, at the age of 92. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1956 for his pioneering work in cardiac catheterization, a technique that revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung diseases. source: washingtonpost.com
• René Char, influential French poet, dies at 80 René Char, a prominent French poet and member of the French Resistance during World War II, passed away on February 19, 1988, in Paris at the age of 80. Known for his Surrealist style and works like "Le Marteau sans maître," Char's poetry has been widely translated and set to music by composer Pierre Boulez. source: britannica.com
• Oshakati bomb blast kills 27 and injures 70 On February 19, 1988, a bomb exploded in the First National Bank in Oshakati, Namibia, killing 27 people and injuring 70 others. The attack targeted the bank during lunchtime, a peak period for government employees. Both the South African police and the South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) blamed each other for the bombing, but the perpetrators were never identified or convicted. source: washingtonpost.com
• Women's Indoor World Record in 4x200 Metre Relay Helga Arendt, Silke-Beate Knoll, Mechthild Kluth, and Gisela Kinzel set a new indoor world record in the 4x200 metre relay with an impressive time of 1:32.55.
• Establishment of Federal Road Safety Corps in Nigeria The Federal Road Safety Corps was established in Nigeria, creating a dedicated organization to manage road safety and traffic regulations in the country.

Events in 1988

February 19, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 19, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 50th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1988 can also be written as 2/19/1988 in the US and as 19/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1988 in February 1988 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1988:

• Seth Morrison

  Guitarist for the Christian rock band Skillet, known for his distinctive guitar playing style.

• Shawn Matthias

  Professional Canadian ice hockey player who played in the NHL for multiple teams during his career.

• Peter Kassig

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1988:

• André Frédéric Cournand

  French-american physician and physiologist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1895).

• René Char

  Influential French poet who transitioned from surrealism to resistance activism during World War II, known for his poetic exploration of...

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1988 was Seasons Change by Expose, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Expose - Seasons Change
2. Pet Shop Boys - What Have I Done To Deserve This
3. Tiffany - Could've Been
4. George Michael - Father Figure
5. Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes

February 19, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
2. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
3. Bros - When Will I Be Famous
4. Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
5. Billy Ocean - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car

February 19, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

1. Pebbles - Girlfriend
2. Keith Sweat - I Want Her
3. Chris Jasper - Superbad
4. Michael Cooper - To Prove My Love
5. The Deele - Two Occasions

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1988 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:51 am and setting at 09:35 pm.

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 February 19, 1988

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Someone born on February 19, 1988 is:

38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 6 days old,

or 1996 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13975 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1988?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1988.

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