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3 November 1988 at a glance
- Day of the week
- 3 November 1988 was a Thursday.
- ARIA No. 1
- The ARIA No. 1 was “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin.
- Top Film of 1988
- The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1988 was Rain Man.
- Best-Selling Vehicle of 1988
- Australia's top-selling new vehicle in 1988 was the Ford Falcon.
- Star sign
- The star sign for 3 November is Scorpio.
- Chinese zodiac
- In the Chinese zodiac, 3 November 1988 fell in the Year of the Dragon.
- Birthstone
- The birthstone for November is Topaz.
- Moon phase
- The moon phase on 3 November 1988 was Waning Crescent.
On this day: 3 November
- 1978 Dominica gains its independence from the United Kingdom.
- 1986 The Compact of Free Association becomes law, granting the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands independence from the United States.
- 1988 Sri Lankan Tamil mercenaries attempt to overthrow the Maldivian government. At President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom's request, the Indian military suppresses the rebellion within 24 hours.
- 1992 Democratic Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeats Republican President George H. W. Bush and Independent candidate Ross Perot in the 1992 United States presidential election.
- 1994 Space Shuttle program: Atlantis launches on STS-66.
Famous people born on 3 November
- Lara Raj, American singer (born 2005)
- Gabe Newell, American businessman, co-founded Valve (born 1962)
- Ian Wright, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster (born 1963)
- Jim Cummings, American voice actor (born 1952)
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Events of 1988 in Australia
A selection from Wikipedia's '1988 in Australia'. Not a complete list.
- 17 January – The TV soap Home and Away is launched by Seven Network.
- 26 January – Australia Day, Australia celebrates its bicentennial day with the arrival of the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage and a tall ships parade in Sydney Harbour.
- 19 March – Nick Greiner and the Liberal Party win the 1988 New South Wales state election in a landside, removing the ALP government of Barrie Unsworth.
Life in Australia in 1988
Prime Minister
Bob Hawke
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
Petrol (per litre)
$0.55
Loaf of Bread
$1.02
Average House
$92,000
Weekly Wage
$470.00
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