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January 08, 1988 was the 8th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is January 08, 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 08, 1988, who was born and died on January 08, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 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 8th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 08, 1988?
- January 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 08, 1988?
- January 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 08, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on January 08, 1988?
What day of the week was January 08, 1988?
January 08, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 8th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1988 can also be written as 1/8/1988 in the US and as 8/1/1988 in UK and Europe.
January 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1988:
- Dow jones down 140.58 points
- Hewlett-packard introduces hp-28s advanced scientific calculator
- 9th largest nba crowd 38,873-chicago bulls at detroit pistons.
- The dow jones industrial average falls 140.58 points (6.85 percent) to close at 1,911.31 in a mini-crash.
- Us female figure skating championship won by debi thomas.
January 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1988 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 10:19 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 08, 1988?
Famous people born on January 08, 1988:
- Ante Milićević
Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for HNK Rijeka.
- Allison Harvard
American fashion model and artist.
- Alex Tyus
American-israeli basketball player.
- Michael Mancienne
English footballer.
- Adrián López
Spanish footballer.
- Lily Nicksay
Tv actress.
- Vitaliy Hoshkoderya
Ukrainian footballer.
- Adrián Álvarez
Spanish footballer.
- Jirès Kembo Ekoko
- Carlos Borja
- Grace Deutcho
Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:
![Elvis Presley]()
Elvis PresleyAmerican pop singer.
![David Bowie]()
David BowieBritish actor and rock star with exotic looks.
![Cynthia Erivo]()
Cynthia ErivoCynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...
![Stephen Hawking]()
Stephen HawkingBritish theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.
![Géraldine Pailhas]()
Géraldine PailhasFrench actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![José Ferrer]()
José FerrerPuerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).
![Yvette Mimieux]()
Yvette MimieuxAmerican actress, stage, and tv actress.
![Michelle Forbes]()
Michelle ForbesActress (julianna cox-homicide).
January 08, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 3 months old,
or 435 months and 11 days old,
or 1893 weeks
or 13251 days old,
if you were born on January 08, 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 08, 1988?
There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1988.
January 08, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 08, 1988:
- Frank Pace Jr
Us secretary of army (1950-1953), dies at the age of 76.
What famous deaths happened on January 8th?
Famous deaths on January 8th:
![John Gregson]()
John GregsonActor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.
![Yvonne De Carlo]()
Yvonne De CarloCanadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...
![Edd Byrnes]()
Edd ByrnesEdd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.
![Gale Page]()
Gale PageActress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.
![Pat Buttram]()
Pat ButtramAmerican actor and comedian (b. 1915).
![Robert Baden-Powell]()
Robert Baden-PowellBritish military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.
![Zbigniew Cybulski]()
Zbigniew CybulskiPolish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.
![Lois Wilson]()
Lois WilsonActress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.
- Castin Galilei
Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.
- Galileah Galilei
Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...
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January 08, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 08, 1988:
- Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
January 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1988 was So Emotional by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.
January 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 08, 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:
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 08, 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:
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Krush - House Arrest
- Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 08, 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:
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 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 08, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 08, 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:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
January 08, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 08, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
January 08, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
January 08, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 08, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Zoya
By: Danielle Steel
Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.
Presumed Innocent
By: Scott Turow
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.
Till We Meet Again
By: Judith Krantz
Eve dared. . . Eve ran away from her home in a passion that overpowered her innocence; she became a star singing on the Parisian stage.
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
January 08, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 08, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cybernoid II: The Revenge
Eco
The Computer Edition of Scrabble
Battles of Napoleon
5th Gear
Who was the US President on January 08, 1988?
On January 08, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1988?
On January 08, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 08, 1988?
On January 08, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 8th?
January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
- 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
- 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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.
