Saturday January 23, 1988: on this day

January 23, 1988 was the 23rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 23, 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 23, 1988, who was born and died on January 23, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 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 23rd, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1988?


January 23, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1988 can also be written as 1/23/1988 in the US and as 23/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 23, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 23, 1988:

  • 45th golden globes: the last emperor, sally kirkland, michael douglas.
  • Experimental airplane voyager, piloted by dick rutan and jeana yeager, complete 1st nonstop, round-the-world flight without refueling lands
  • Bob benoit bowls first 300-point game in a televised title match.
  • 62nd australian women's tennis: steffi graf beats chris evert (6-1, 7-6).

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January 23, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 23, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 23rd, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 23, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 23, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 10:43 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 23, 1988?


Famous people born on January 23, 1988:

  • Shaun Kenny-Dowall

    Australian-new zealand rugby league player.

  • Alan Power

    Irish footballer.

  • Calihan Cronin

    Youtube star.

  • Mariana Coldebella
  • Kamil Biliński
  • Jonathan Copete
  • Alexandru Dandea
  • Nick Fairley
  • Daniel Ilabaca
  • Mitchell Poletti
  • Anvar Rajabov
  • Marko Šimić
  • Nikola Žižić
  • Pio
  • T.J. Campbell
  • Gavin Brennan
  • Fulganco Cardozo
  • Samson Idiata
  • Terrance «T. J.» Campbell

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 6 days old,

or 1887 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13215 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 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 23, 1988?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1988.

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January 23, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 23, 1988:

  • Charles Glen King

    American biochemist and academic (b. 1896).

  • Johnny Gee
  • Hilla Limann

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Salvador Dalí

    Salvador Dalí was a renowned Spanish surrealist artist who also ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own perfume line and other...

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January 23, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 23, 1988:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 23, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 18th and January 24th.

January 23, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 23, 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 23, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 23, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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".

Heaven And Hell by John Jakes

Heaven And Hell

By:

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

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.

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

By:

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

The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory

The Cat Who Came For Christmas

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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.

January 23, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 23, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gain Ground

Gain Ground

Platform: Sega System 24, Sega Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 CD

Genre: Action game, strategy video game, real-time tactical shooter

Publisher: Sega

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

Gemstone IV

Gemstone IV

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Publisher: GEnie, AOL, independent

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

Dead Angle

Dead Angle

Platform: Arcade Sega Master System

Genre: Shooting gallery

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1988?

On January 23, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 23, 1988?

On January 23, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1988?

On January 23, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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.

Saturday January 23, 1988