Monday January 18, 1988: on this day

January 18, 1988 was the 18th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1988, who was born and died on January 18, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson), 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 18th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 18, 1988?


January 18, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 18th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1988 can also be written as 1/18/1988 in the US and as 18/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 18, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 18, 1988:

  • Airliner crashes in southwest china, killing all 108 on board.
  • China southwest airlines flight 4146 crashes near chongqing jiangbei international airport, killing all 98 passengers and 10 crew members.

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January 18, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 18th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 18, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 07:10 am and setting at 05:32 pm.

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 18, 1988?


Famous people born on January 18, 1988:

  • Angelisse Kerber

    German professional tennis player who won the Australian Open and US Open in 2016.

  • Jazzy Kerber

    Jazzy Kerber is a former professional tennis player from Germany who won three Grand Slam singles titles.

  • Tattiana Golovin

    French former professional tennis player who reached a career-high singles ranking of world No.

  • Nico Vega

    Lead vocalist of the band Nico Vega.

  • Ashleigh Murray

    American actress and singer.

  • Ronnie Day

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Anastasios Kissas

    Greek footballer.

  • Boy van Poppel

    Dutch cyclist.

  • G18

    Youtube star.

  • Jake Hamilton (film critic)
  • Tujamo
  • Pavel Shakirov
  • Ovini Uera
  • Wang Yihan

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 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 18, 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 18, 1988?

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1988.

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January 18, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 18, 1988:

  • Gunnar Christensen
  • Francesca Ciceri
  • Angelo de Mojana di Cologna
  • Renato Traiola
  • Cataldo Agostinelli
  • József Hatz
  • Jean Mitry

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1988:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 18th and January 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

January 18, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 18th and January 24th. 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 18, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1988 was Love Overboard by Gladys Knight And The Pips, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Overboard
  2. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
  3. - Love Changes
  4. - I Want Her
  5. - Baby, Be Mine

January 18, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 18, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 18, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 18, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 18th and January 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

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

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January 18, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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

Tapeheads

Tapeheads

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Bill Fishman

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

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

January 18, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Winters' Tales by Jonathan Winters

Winters' Tales

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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.

Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor

Leaving Home

By:

The first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues features Keillor telling readers more about the people of Lake Wobegon Days as well as some new faces.

Heaven And Hell by John Jakes

Heaven And Hell

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The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

Time Flies by Bill Cosby

Time Flies

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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.

Lightning by Dean R. Koontz

Lightning

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On the night Laura Shane was birthed, a storm struck and people will remember the strange weather for many years.

January 18, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 18, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Carrier Command

Carrier Command

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Rainbird

Hot Chase

Hot Chase

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Driving

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

4 Soccer Simulators aka Pro Soccer Simulator

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Soccer/football

Publisher: Codemasters Gold

Battlehawks 1942

Battlehawks 1942

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: Lucasfilm Games

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

history

Who was the US President on January 18, 1988?

On January 18, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1988?

On January 18, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1988?

On January 18, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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.

Monday January 18, 1988