Thursday January 28, 1988
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It was Thursday, under the sign of Aquarius (see planets position on January 28, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Aka and Camille Lepage.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to Need You Tonight by INXS.
In UK I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany was in the top 5 hits.
Cop, directed by James B. Harris, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988
while The Tommyknockers by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Die Hausmeisterin.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dark Side or Keith Courage in Alpha Zones.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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What the sky looked like on 28 January 1988
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 28 January 1988 ?
Holidays:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
Famous Birthdays:
- Camille Lepage: French photojournalist, she was killed during the conflict in African Central Republic.
- Aka : Rapper.
- Chris Pfaff: Reality Star.
- Paul Henry: English footballer.
- Seiya Sanada: Japanese wrestler.
Facts:
- Saratina! opens at Cort Theater NYC for 597 performances
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Planetary positions on this day

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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1988?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Iowa Primary -- Jan. 25, 1988
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9101
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1988
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 1988 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- INXS - Need You Tonight
- Tiffany - Could've Been
- Bangles - Hazy Shade Of Winter
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Expose - Seasons Change
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
- Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes
- Candle In The Wind (Live) - Elton John
- Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
Top #10 R&B songs
- Keith Sweat - I Want Her
- Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan - Love Changes
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
- Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
- Miki Howard - Baby, Be Mine
- Pebbles - Girlfriend
- Stephanie Mills - Secret Lady
- Michael Cooper - To Prove My Love
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam Featuring Full Force - Someone To Love Me For Me
- The Deele - Two Occasions
Top #10 Latin songs
- AY AMOR - Ana Gabriel
- SOY ASI - Jose Jose
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Negra - Roberto Carlos
- LLUVIA - Eddie Santiago
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- PETALO Y ESPINAS - Los Yonic's
- Brenda K. Starr - DESAYUNO DE AMOR
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
- Bros - When Will I Be Famous
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart
- Candle In The Wind (Live) - Elton John
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Tommyknockers
Master storyteller Stephen King presents the classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller about a terrifying otherworldly discovery and the effects it has a on a small town.“Late
More infoLove, Medicine & Miracles
Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant of the immune system. The truth is: love heals. Miracles happen to exceptional patients every day - patients who have the courage to love, those who have the courage to work with their ...
More infoWinters' Tales
The most original and influential comic mind of our generation gives us a rollicking tour of his expansive imagination. Alongside the hilarity are intimate, revealing, and poignant recollections of childhood`s pains
More infoVideogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?

Deja Vu II: Lost in Las Vegas

Keith Courage in Alpha Zones

Image Fight
Dark Side
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