Tuesday January 05, 1988: on this day

January 05, 1988 was the 5th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 05, 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 January 05, 1988, who was born and died on January 05, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. So Emotional by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Top Line, directed by Nello Rossati), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 5th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1988?


January 05, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 5th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1988 can also be written as 1/5/1988 in the US and as 5/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 05, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 05, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 5th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1988 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 January 05, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 09:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 04, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Feb 02, 1988.

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Who was born on January 05, 1988?


Famous people born on January 05, 1988:

  • Azizulhasni Awang

    A Malaysian track cyclist who has won numerous medals in the Olympics, World Championships, and Asian Games.

  • Pauline (singer)

    Pauline is a french singer known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence.

  • Presley Garcia

    Opinion columnist known for insightful commentary on current events and social issues.

  • Mandip Gill

    English actress.

  • Miroslav Raduljica

    Serbian basketball player.

  • Luke Daniels

    English footballer.

  • Yago Fernández

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Manny Dominick

    Drummer.

  • Pauline

    French singer-songwriter.

  • Mario de Luna

    Mexican footballer.

  • Nikola Kalinic
  • Carlos Silveira da Graça
  • Eddie Läck
  • Bruno Rosetti
  • Andrea Segnalini
  • Lewis Stevenson
  • Jonathan Tehau
  • Marvin Torvic
  • Dirceu Wiggers de Oliveira Filho

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Uday Chopra
    Uday Chopra

    Uday Chopra is an Indian actor and producer, known for his work in the Dhoom film series.

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January 05, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 15 days old,

or 1893 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13255 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 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 January 05, 1988?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1988.

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January 05, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1988:

  • Press Maravich

    Legendary basketball player known for his scoring prowess.

  • Orvie Fraser

    Former American football player who played as a fullback for the New York Giants.

  • "Pistol Pete" Mavarich

    American nba player, atlanta hawks, dies from a heart attack aged 40.

  • Carlo Del Teglio
  • Giorgio Porreca

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Uday Kiran
    Uday Kiran

    Uday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

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January 05, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1988:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1988 was So Emotional by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - So Emotional youtube
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You
  3. - Faith youtube
  4. - Is This Love
  5. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube

January 05, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  2. - Always On My Mind
  3. - House Arrest
  4. - Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)
  5. - Sign Your Name

January 05, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  2. - My Forever Love
  3. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
  4. - Love Overboard
  5. - So Emotional youtube

January 05, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 05, 1988 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

January 05, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 05, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 4th and January 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - Negra
  3. - SOY ASI
  4. - La luna sera la luna
  5. - AY AMOR

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January 05, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Top Line

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

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi

Country: Italy

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

January 05, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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:

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

January 05, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Misery by Stephen King

Misery

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This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century by Clifton Daniel

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century

By:

It's like nothing before. Imagine being able sweep your eyes across the amazing riches and excitement of this century, as reported by the "News of the Day".

Legacy by James A. Michener

Legacy

By:

James A. Michener, a master storyteller, creates a sweeping novel that is inspired by the Iran Contra affair. He depicts the triumphs and tragedies one family experiences and their role in the history and culture of the United States.

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

Presumed Innocent

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PRESUMED INCIDENT is a suspenseful, compelling novel that has been hailed as one of the best in decades. It brings to life the worst nightmare of a citizen who faces incarceration for the most horrific of crimes.

Winter by Len Deighton

Winter

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The epic prelude to the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH that follows the fortunes a German dynasty through two world wars.

January 05, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aleste

Aleste

Platform: Master System, MSX2, Wii Virtual Console, Java Midlet

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega (MS) Compile (MSX2) D4Enterprise (WVC) Square Enix Mobile (JM)

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Death Bringer Galdregon's Domain

Platform: Amiga, C64, TurboGrafx-CD, Sharp X68000

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Spotlight Software Telenet Japan (Sharp X68000)

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum, Zeebo

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Data East (Japan) Data East USA (North America) Imagine Software (Europe) Namco Ocean Software Majesco Entertainment G-mode Co., Ltd. (Brazil)

Black Lamp

Black Lamp

Platform: Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: platform

Publisher: Firebird Software

Gamma Strike

Gamma Strike

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Gamesware

history

Who was the US President on January 05, 1988?

On January 05, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1988?

On January 05, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1988?

On January 05, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of January. 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 January 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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 January 1988?

January 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

Discover how January 1988 calendar looked like.

Tuesday January 5, 1988