Sunday January 17, 1988: on this day

January 17, 1988 was the 17th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1988, who was born and died on January 17, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1988?


January 17, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1988 can also be written as 1/17/1988 in the US and as 17/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 17, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1988:

January 17, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 17, 1988: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Denver Broncos : 33 - 38
  • Minnesota Vikings - Washington Redskins : 10 - 17
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January 17, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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 17th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:11 am and setting at 04:09 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 17, 1988?


Famous people born on January 17, 1988:

  • Jonathan Keltz
    Jonathan Keltz

    Jonathan keltz is a canadian actor known for his roles in the tv series reign and entourage.

  • Keraun Harris

    Keraun harris, also known as king keraun, is a social media influencer and comedian who gained fame on the now-defunct platform vine for his...

  • Will Genia

    Australian rugby player.

  • Héctor Moreno

    Mexican footballer.

  • Andrea Antonelli

    Italian motorcycle racer (d. 2013).

  • Earl Clark
  • Mike Di Meglio
  • Gonzalo Godoy
  • Mykola Morozjuk
  • Geovanny Nazareno
  • Waheed Oseni
  • Albert Ramos Viñolas
  • Trevor Reilly
  • Nick Soolsma
  • Abdou Traoré
  • Gabi Tóth
  • Margarita Sidorenko

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 2 days old,

or 1887 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13211 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 1988?

There are 304 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1988.

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January 17, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1988:

  • Skeeter Skelton

    Famous gun writer and author of numerous articles and books on firearms.

  • Percy Qoboza

    South african journalist and author (b. 1938).

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    St. louis, missouri -- actress ("out of the blue,white heat").

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Petr Bezruc

    Renowned Czech poet and playwright.

  • Julliette Gordon Low

    Founded the Girl Scouts organization in the United States.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1988:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

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

January 17, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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 17, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

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Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

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.

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".

Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd

Sarum

By:

SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.

Winter by Len Deighton

Winter

By:

The epic prelude to the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH that follows the fortunes a German dynasty through two world wars.

January 17, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 17, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Abrams Battle Tank

Abrams Battle Tank

Platform: MS-DOS, Mega Drive

Genre: Vehicle simulation

Publisher: Electronic Arts, Sega

Battlehawks 1942

Battlehawks 1942

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: Lucasfilm Games

The Adventures of Bayou Billy

The Adventures of Bayou Billy

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console

Genre: Beat 'em up/shooting/racing

Publisher: Konami

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Bad Dudes Vs. DragonNinja

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum, Zeebo

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Data East (Japan) Data East USA (North America) Imagine Software (Europe) Namco Ocean Software Majesco Entertainment G-mode Co., Ltd. (Brazil)

Fire King

Fire King

Platform: Commodore 64, Commodore 128, DOS

Genre: Action Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on January 17, 1988?

On January 17, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1988?

On January 17, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1988?

On January 17, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Sunday January 17, 1988