Saturday January 16, 1988: on this day

January 16, 1988 was the 16th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 16, 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 16, 1988, who was born and died on January 16, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 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 16th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 1988?


January 16, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 16th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1988 can also be written as 1/16/1988 in the US and as 16/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 16, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1988:

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January 16, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 16, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 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 16th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:02 am and setting at 02:51 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 16, 1988?


Famous people born on January 16, 1988:

  • Nikholas Bendtner

    Danish professional footballer known for his time at Arsenal FC.

  • FKA twigs

    Fka twigs is a british musician known for her unique blend of electronic, r&b, and pop music, as well as her visually stunning music videos...

  • Jorge Torres Nilo

    Mexican footballer.

  • Li Xiaoxia

    Chinese table tennis player.

  • James Farnham

    The second child of john farnham, the pop-rock superstar in australia, and his wife jill is an australian celebrity.

  • Jorge Nilo

    Mexican footballer.

  • Mikalah Gordon

    American television personality.

  • Graser10

    Youtube star.

  • Alex Gonzaga

    Tv actress.

  • Melanie Fronckowiak
  • Mathias Unkuri
  • Selin Yeninci
  • Abdoulaye Diakhaté
  • Amber Harris
  • Vinícius Hess
  • Vicente Iborra

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 3 days old,

or 1891 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13243 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 16, 1988?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1988.

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January 16, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 1988:

  • Andrija Artuković

    Croatian politician, war criminal, and porajmos perpetrator, first minister of interior of the independent state of croatia (b. 1899).

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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January 16, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1988:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 1988 was SOY ASI by Jose Jose, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 16, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 16, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

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This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd

Sarum

By:

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

Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel

Kaleidoscope

By:

A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

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This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

January 16, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Carrier Command

Carrier Command

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Apple Macintosh

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Rainbird

Bonze Adventure

Bonze Adventure

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Kings of the Beach

Kings of the Beach

Platform: Commodore 64/128, DOS, NES

Genre: Sports (beach volleyball)

Publisher: Electronic Arts Ultra Games (NES)

Atomic Robo-Kid

Atomic Robo-Kid

Platform: Arcade, TurboGrafx-16, Mega Drive/Genesis, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Sharp X68000

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: UPL, Treco (Mega Drive version only)

Forgotten Worlds

Forgotten Worlds

Platform: Arcade, Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Master System, TurboGrafx-16

Genre: Horizontal scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

history

Who was the US President on January 16, 1988?

On January 16, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1988?

On January 16, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1988?

On January 16, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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 16, 1988