Tuesday January 26, 1988: on this day

January 26, 1988 was the 26th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 26, 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 26, 1988, who was born and died on January 26, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 26, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Need You Tonight by INXS), movies (e.g. The Unbearable Lightness of Being, directed by Philip Kaufman), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 26th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 26, 1988?


January 26, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 26th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1988 can also be written as 1/26/1988 in the US and as 26/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1988 in January 1988 calendar

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January 26, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 26, 1988:

  • Phantom of the opera opens at majestic theater in new york city, new york for 4,000+ performances.

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January 26, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th 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 26, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on January 26th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 26, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 26, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 26, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:07 am and setting at 02:15 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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Who was born on January 26, 1988?


Famous people born on January 26, 1988:

  • Delawrence Scott

    NBA player known for his defensive skills.

  • Dimitrios Chondrokoukis

    Greek high jumper.

  • Mia Rose

    Youtube star.

  • Gary Hooper

    Soccer player.

  • Henry Spink

    British child with perplexing disabilities.

  • Yukiyo Mine

    Japanese softball player.

  • KC Rebell
  • Tokimonsta
  • Davide Michielli
  • Philipp Pircher
  • Omar Ramos
  • Aleksej Rybin
  • Jefferson Gomes de Oliveira
  • Ewelina Sieczka
  • Luca Siligardi
  • Błażej Augustyn
  • Dan Bailey

Whose famous birthday is on January 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 26th:

  • Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres

    Ellen degeneres is a comedian and television host known for her popular talk show, the ellen degeneres show, as well as her advocacy for...

  • Louis Zamperini
    Louis Zamperini

    Louis zamperini was an american world war ii veteran, a prisoner of war survivor, and an olympic distance runner.

  • Anita Baker
    Anita Baker

    Anita baker is an r&b singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'sweet love' and 'giving you the best that i got'.

  • Patrick Dewaere
    Patrick Dewaere

    French leading man in films of the 1970s.

  • Wayne Gretzky
    Wayne Gretzky

    Canadian-american hockey player named athlete of year 01/09/1982.

  • Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn

    Scott glenn is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as the silence of the lambs, the hunt for red october, and the...

  • Roger Vadim
    Roger Vadim

    French director, who started directing in 1961.

  • Théo Sarapo
    Théo Sarapo

    French actor-singer from greece, and second husband to the french singer a%0dith.

  • Melvil Poupaud
    Melvil Poupaud

    French actor, screenwriter, cinematographer and singer-composer (one solo album), and film editor.

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January 26, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months

or 1891 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13240 days old,

if you were born on January 26, 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 26, 1988?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 26, 1988.

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January 26, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 26, 1988:

  • Bearl Bailey

    Bearl Bailey was an American jazz trumpeter and singer who was known for his innovative style and improvisational skills.

  • Thatcher Hurd

    Thatcher Hurd was a renowned illustrator of children's books.

  • Frederick Wolff
  • Nemesio Orsatti
  • Raymond Williams
  • Vladimīros Vallas

What famous deaths happened on January 26th?

Famous deaths on January 26th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Abe Vigoda
    Abe Vigoda

    American actor.

  • Barbara Hale
    Barbara Hale

    Barbara hale was an american actress best known for her role as della street in the television series perry mason.

  • Grace Moore
    Grace Moore

    United states -- soprano ("one night to live").

  • Kobe Bryant

    Kobe Bryant was an American professional basketball player and entrepreneur who co-founded a venture capital firm and media production...

  • Kden Kobe

    Kden Kobe was a legendary NBA player who spent his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 5 championships and being...

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January 26, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 26, 1988:

  • Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
  • Polycarp
  • Margaret of Hungary
  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Uganda - Liberation Day.
  • India - Republic Day - One of only three state holidays in India, celebrated with pomp and a military parade in New Delhi.
  • International Customs Day.
  • Australia - Australia Day.

Saints celebrated on January 26, 1988:

  • Saint Alberic
  • Saint Paula
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January 26, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 26, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 25th and January 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1988 was Need You Tonight by INXS, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Need You Tonight youtube
  2. - Could've Been youtube
  3. - Hazy Shade Of Winter
  4. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  5. - Seasons Change

January 26, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1988 was I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  2. - When Will I Be Famous
  3. - I Should Be So Lucky
  4. - Tell It To My Heart
  5. - Candle In The Wind (Live)

January 26, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1988 was I Want Her by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Want Her
  2. - Love Changes
  3. - Love Overboard
  4. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
  5. - Baby, Be Mine

January 26, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 26, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.

January 26, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 26, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 25th and January 31st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - SOY ASI
  3. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  4. - Me estoy volviendo loco
  5. - DEBO HACERLO

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January 26, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 26, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Philip Kaufman

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Juliette Binoche, Lena Olin, Derek de Lint

Country: United States of America

Cop

Cop

Release year: 1988

Directed by: James B. Harris

Starring: James Woods, Lesley Ann Warren, Charles Durning, Charles Haid

She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

Release year: 1988

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern, Alec Baldwin, James Ray

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

January 26, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 26, 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".

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.

Chaos by James Gleick

Chaos

By:

National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.

Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor

Leaving Home

By:

The first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues features Keillor telling readers more about the people of Lake Wobegon Days as well as some new faces.

Time Flies by Bill Cosby

Time Flies

By:

BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTER. Bill Cosby is America's most beloved humorist, media personality, and bestselling author. He now shares his warmth, wisdom, and wit on a topic that's common to all: aging.

January 26, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 26, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ingrid's Back

Ingrid's Back

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro, MSX

Genre: Text Adventure

Publisher: Level 9

Ataxx

Ataxx

Platform: Arcade

Publisher: Capcom The Leland Corporation

Baal

Baal

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Action game, Platform game

Publisher: Psyclapse

The Colony

The Colony

Platform: Macintosh, DOS, Amiga

Genre: First-person shooter, Adventure, Puzzle

Publisher: Mindscape

John Madden Football

John Madden Football

Platform: Commodore 64/Commodore 128, Apple II, MS-DOS

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on January 26, 1988?

On January 26, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1988?

On January 26, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 26, 1988?

On January 26, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 26th?

January 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Nairobi latema road explosion: two people were injured when an explosive device exploded outside a movie theatre in nairobi's busy capital. this area was also the scene of an earlier attack this month.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: recep tayyip erdan, president of turkey, says that the afrin offensive will now be directed east towards manbij, and the border to iraq.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). forces of libyan national army claim that they have captured one of benghazi's last strongholds from ansar al-sharia.

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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

Do you remember 1988? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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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.

Tuesday January 26, 1988