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see horoscope and birth chart for January 08, 1988What happened on Friday, January 8, 1988?
About January 8th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 8, 1988, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant decline, falling 140.58 points (6.85%) to close at 1,911.31. This marked one of the largest percentage drops in the index's history at that time. The selloff was attributed to factors such as computer-coordinated trading and rekindled investor nervousness about market volatility and its potential impact on the economy.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1988 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: So Emotional by Whitney Houston
- #1 UK song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- January 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 08, 1988?
- Who was born on January 08, 1988?
- January 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- January 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 08, 1988?
- Back in 1988
January 08, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 08, 1988:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 140.58 points on January 8, 1988 On January 8, 1988, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a significant decline, falling 140.58 points (6.85%) to close at 1,911.31. This marked one of the largest percentage drops in the index's history at that time. The selloff was attributed to factors such as computer-coordinated trading and rekindled investor nervousness about market volatility and its potential impact on the economy. source: washingtonpost.com
- HP introduces HP-28S advanced scientific calculator On January 8, 1988, Hewlett-Packard introduced the HP-28S, an advanced scientific calculator designed for science and engineering students. The HP-28S featured a dual keyboard design, allowing for efficient input of complex equations and text. It was part of HP's 28 series, which included the HP-28C and HP-28S models. source: computerhistory.org
- 1988 U.S. Figure Skating Championships held in Denver, Colorado The 1988 U.S. Figure Skating Championships took place from January 4 to 10, 1988, in Denver, Colorado. The event featured competitions in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing across senior, junior, and novice levels. Notably, Debi Thomas won the senior ladies' singles title, and Brian Boitano secured the senior men's singles title. source: upi.com
- DUPE: NBA Game Attendance Record The Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons game drew 38,873 fans, marking the 9th largest NBA crowd at the time.
- Michael Mancienne Birth Michael Mancienne, a professional English football player, was born on this date. He would later play for clubs like Chelsea, Hamburg, and New England Revolution.
January 08, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1988
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What day of the week was January 08, 1988?
January 08, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 8th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 08, 1988 can also be written as 1/8/1988 in the US and as 8/1/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 08, 1988?
Famous people born on January 08, 1988:
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Allison HarvardAmerican fashion model and artist known for her distinctive look and participation in America's Next Top Model.
January 08, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 08, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 4th and January 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1988 was So Emotional by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- Krush - House Arrest
- Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
January 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
January 08, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.
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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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1988 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 08, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 08, 1988 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:14 pm and setting at 10:19 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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Someone born on January 08, 1988 is:
38 years 6 months old,
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or 2012 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14086 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1988?
There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 8th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1988.
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For someone born on January 8, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 8, 1988 includes Dow Jones Industrial Average drops 140.58 points on January 8, 1988, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 8, 1988 included “So Emotional” by Whitney Houston, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 8, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 8, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Allison Harvard, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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