What happened on Friday January 15, 1988?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1988:

• Violent Clashes at Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem Intense confrontation erupts between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters at the religiously significant Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The clash results in injuries to several police officers and at least 70 Palestinians, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
• Release of 'Good Morning, Vietnam' Disney releases the live-action feature film 'Good Morning, Vietnam' in theaters. Starring Robin Williams, the film is a significant cultural production that cost $14 million to produce and would go on to receive critical acclaim.
• Death of Seán MacBride, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Seán MacBride, a prominent Irish Republican Army commander and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, passes away at age 83. MacBride was a significant figure in Irish political history, known for his human rights advocacy and international diplomacy.
• BOGUS: Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder's Racist Remarks Sports commentator Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder makes inappropriate and racist comments about Black athletes, leading to significant controversy and professional consequences.
• Cricket World Record: Kiran More's Remarkable Stumping Wicket-keeper Kiran More sets a world Test record by stumping five West Indian batsmen in a single match at Madras, showcasing exceptional skill behind the stumps.

Events in 1988

January 15, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1988

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1988

January 15, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 15th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1988 can also be written as 1/15/1988 in the US and as 15/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1988:

• Skrillex

  Skrillex is a Grammy-winning DJ and music producer who revolutionized electronic dance music by popularizing dubstep and transforming modern...

• Jun K

  Jun K is a South Korean actor and singer, member of the popular K-pop group 2PM, known for his musical talents and performances.

• Eddie Hall
• Agnieszka Jerzyk
• Pablo Lacoste
• Sebastian Langkamp
• Travis Lewis
• Enco Malindi
• Matías Masiero
• John Jairo Mosquera
• Anatole Ngamukol
• Caner Osmanpaşa
• Aija Putniņa
• Donald Sloan
• Édgar Sosa
• Ezequiel Videla
• Steven Williams
• Artëm Zabelin

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1988:

• Sean MacBride

  Irish politician and human rights activist who served as chief of staff of the IRA and later became a prominent statesman, winning the Nobel...

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1988 was Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
2. Whitney Houston - So Emotional
3. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
4. INXS - Need You Tonight
5. Tiffany - Could've Been

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
2. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
3. Krush - House Arrest
4. Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
3. Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
4. Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan - Love Changes
5. Keith Sweat - I Want Her

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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 15, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 01:45 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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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1988

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Someone born on January 15, 1988 is:

37 years 3 months old,

or 447 months and 29 days old,

or 1947 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13634 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1988?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 15, 1988.

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