Wednesday January 20, 1988: on this day

January 20, 1988 was the 20th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 20, 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 20, 1988, who was born and died on January 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1988?


January 20, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1988 can also be written as 1/20/1988 in the US and as 20/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 20, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1988:

  • Arizona committee opens hearing on impeachment of governor evan mecham.

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January 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius 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 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 20th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:33 am and setting at 08:14 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 20, 1988?


Famous people born on January 20, 1988:

  • Adron Tennell

    Adron Tennell is a former figure skater who gained fame for his performances on the ice.

  • Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé

    Nigerian footballer.

  • Uwa Echiéjilé

    Nigerian footballer.

  • Colin Bensadon

    Gibraltarian swimmer.

  • Callum MacLeod

    English race car driver.

  • Jeffrén Suárez

    Spanish footballer.

  • Benjamin Ulrich

    German rugby player.

  • Nathan Jones

    Australian footballer.

  • Wesley Fofana
  • Steven Lennon
  • Geoffrey Malfleury
  • Evan Mariano
  • Juan Carlos Martín Corral
  • Kaarle McCulloch
  • Isariya Patharamanop
  • Tom Schütz
  • Mahmoud Al-Youssef
  • Tan Jian
  • Mahmut Tekdemir

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 30 days old,

or 1891 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13239 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 20, 1988?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 20, 1988.

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January 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1988:

  • Philippe de Rothschild

    Bordeaux vineyard manager, paris, france, at the age of 86 (born in 1902).

  • Dora Stratou

    Greek folklorist and choreographer (born 1903).

  • Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

    Pakistani activist and politician (b. 1890).

  • XII marchese di Santa Maria in Prato Annibale Brivio Sforza
  • Paul Esser
  • Giovanna Zangrandi
  • Giovanni Balella

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1988:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1988:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 20, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 20, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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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

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century by Clifton Daniel

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century

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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".

The Tenants Of Time by Thomas Flanagan

The Tenants Of Time

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Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling trilogy about Irish history (which starts with The Year of the French, and ends with The End of the Hunt), is set at the beginning …

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

By:

The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

The Tommyknockers

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Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.

January 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 20, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Lancelot

Lancelot

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Mandarin Software

First Queen

First Queen

Platform: Super Famicom[1] Microsoft Windows Sharp X68000 NEC PC-9801

Genre: Real-time strategy RPG Action RPG

Publisher: Culture Brain

Chase H.Q.

Chase H.Q.

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, MSX, Master System, Genesis, X68000, Super NES, Famicom, TurboGrafx-16, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Racing, Vehicular combat

Publisher: Taito

Apache 3

Apache 3

Platform: Arcade game

Genre: Shooter game

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

Bloody Wolf

Bloody Wolf

Platform: Arcade Game, TurboGrafx/PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Data East, NEC Home Electronics

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1988?

On January 20, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1988?

On January 20, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1988?

On January 20, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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history

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.

Wednesday January 20, 1988