Tuesday January 12, 1988: on this day

January 12, 1988 was the 12th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 12, 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 12, 1988, who was born and died on January 12, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison), movies (e.g. Tapeheads, directed by Bill Fishman), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1988?


January 12, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1988 can also be written as 1/12/1988 in the US and as 12/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 12, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1988:

  • Willie stargell (pittsburgh pirates player), elected to baseball hall of fame.

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January 12, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Dragon chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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 12th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 12, 1988 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 11:43 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 12, 1988?


Famous people born on January 12, 1988:

  • Claude Giroux

    Claude Giroux is a professional ice hockey player known for his skill and leadership on the ice.

  • Andrew Lawrence

    American actor.

  • Chimneyswift11

    Youtube star.

  • Ytalo

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Holder da Silva

    Guinea-bissauan sprinter.

  • Claude Giroux (ice hockey)
  • Lewis Grabban
  • Enrique López Delgado
  • Slobodan Lakičević
  • Emmanuel Lewis
  • Anaïs Michel
  • Joseph Namariau
  • Giacomo Ninfa
  • Ásgeir Örn Ólafsson
  • Víctor Pérez Alonso
  • Romi Rain
  • Peter Štepanovský
  • Marco Torsiglieri

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 8 days old,

or 1892 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13248 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 12, 1988?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1988.

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January 12, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1988:

  • Piero Taruffi

    Italian formula one race car driver.

  • Connie Mulder

    South african politician (b. 1925).

  • Armando Rossi
  • Giuseppe Insalaco
  • Bruno Prevedi
  • Joe Albany
  • Michel Labrousse

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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January 12, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1988:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 11th and January 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1988 was Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Got My Mind Set On You
  2. - So Emotional youtube
  3. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  4. - Need You Tonight youtube
  5. - Could've Been youtube

January 12, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 11th and January 17th. 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 12, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  2. - Love Overboard
  3. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
  4. - Love Changes
  5. - I Want Her

January 12, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 12, 1988 was SOY ASI by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 12, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 12, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 11th and January 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 12, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Tapeheads

Tapeheads

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bill Fishman

Starring: John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager

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

You Can't Hurry Love

You Can't Hurry Love

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Richard Martini

Starring: David Packer, Scott McGinnis, David Leisure, Anthony Geary

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

January 12, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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 12, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winters' Tales by Jonathan Winters

Winters' Tales

By:

We are treated to a hilarious tour through the creative mind of one of the most influential comic minds of our time. Intimate, intimate, and touching memories of childhood pains are included alongside the humor.

Veil by Bob Woodward

Veil

By:

Veil tells the story of the secret wars waged in Central America and Iran, and eventually became the time bombs for American.

Time Flies by Bill Cosby

Time Flies

By:

BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTER. Bill Cosby is America's most beloved humorist, media personality, and bestselling author. He now shares his warmth, wisdom, and wit on a topic that's common to all: aging.

The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory

The Cat Who Came For Christmas

By:

It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.

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".

January 12, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Last Armageddon

Last Armageddon

Platform: NEC PC-8801 MSX Sharp X68000 PC Engine CD-ROM²[3] Family Computer[1] DOS FM Towns

Genre: Role-playing game[1]

Publisher: Yutaka[1] (Famicom)

Denizen

Denizen

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Players Software

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

BattleTech: The Crescent Hawk's Inception

Platform: PC, Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Infocom

Battles of Napoleon

Battles of Napoleon

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations, Inc.

Apache 3

Apache 3

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Tatsumi (Japan) Data East (North America)

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1988?

On January 12, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1988?

On January 12, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1988?

On January 12, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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.

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