Thursday January 28, 1988: on this day
About January 28th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: Saratina! opens at Cort Theater NYC for 597 performances
- Day of the week: January 28th, 1988 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Elijah Wood, Ariel Winter
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Need You Tonight by INXS
- #1 UK song: I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
- Popular movie: The Unbearable Lightness of Being directed by Philip Kaufman
More about January 28th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on January 28th, 1988.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 28, 1988?
- January 28, 1988: What happened on that day?
- January 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 28, 1988?
- January 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- January 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- January 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 28, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on January 28, 1988?
What day of the week was January 28, 1988?
January 28, 1988 was a Thursday and it was the 28th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 28, 1988 can also be written as 1/28/1988 in the US and as 28/1/1988 in UK and Europe.
January 28, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 28, 1988:
- Saratina! opens at cort theater nyc for 597 performances
- In r v morgentaler the supreme court of canada strikes down all anti-abortion laws.
January 28, 1988: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 28, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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January 28, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 28, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 12:17 pm and setting at 04:25 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 28, 1988?
Famous people born on January 28, 1988:
- Dajana Ristic
Dajana Ristic is a former professional tennis player from Serbia.
- Bekim Salihi
A Kosovar footballer who plays as a forward for Legia Warsaw.
- Wilford Reed
Award-winning journalist known for his fearless reporting in conflict zones around the world.
- Pierce Brown
Best known for the Red Rising series.
- Paul Henry
Irish painter and educator (b. 1876).
- Seiya Sanada
Japanese wrestler.
- Aka
Rapper.
- Camille Lepage
She was a french photojournalist who was killed in the conflict in african central republic.
- Chris Pfaff
Reality star.
- Yuri Sardarov
- Marcus Simmons
- Bjorn Selander
- Liannet Borrego
- Francesca Clapcich
- Geir André Herrem
- Alexandra Krosney
- Adriano Malori
- Babacar Ndiour
- Dorjnyambuugiin Otgondalai
Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:
- Elijah Wood
Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.
- Ariel Winter
Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.
- Joey Fatone
Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.
- Nick Carter
American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.
- Shruti Haasan
Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.
- Barbi Benton
American singer and model, actress.
- Alan Alda
American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.
- Rick Warren
American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.
- Charles Taylor
Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.
- Frank Skinner
English comedian, actor, and author.
January 28, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 3 months old,
or 435 months and 11 days old,
or 1893 weeks
or 13251 days old,
if you were born on January 28, 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 28, 1988?
There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 28, 1988.
January 28, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 28, 1988:
- Klaus Fuchs
Klaus Fuchs was a German-born physicist who played a key role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Klaus Emil Jules Fuchs
- Curro Girón (Francisco Girón Díaz
- Curro Girón
What famous deaths happened on January 28th?
Famous deaths on January 28th:
- Joe Viterelli
American actor (born 1937).
- Cicely Tyson
American actress (b. 1924).
- John Banner
Austrian actor (born 1910).
- Astryd Lindgren
Renowned Swedish author of children's books.
- Olita Tyson
Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.
- Henry VIII
King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.
- Mayes Burt
Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.
- Winefred Ward
Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.
- Zarra Neale Hurston
Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 28th
January 28, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 28, 1988:
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
January 28, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 28, 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 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1988 was Need You Tonight by INXS, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.
January 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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:
January 28, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1988 was I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany, according to the music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.
January 28, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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:
January 28, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 1988 was I Want Her by Keith Sweat, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.
January 28, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 28, 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:
- 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
January 28, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 28, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 25th and January 31st.
January 28, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 28, 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:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
January 28, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 28, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 28, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 28, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
January 28, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 28, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on January 28, 1988?
On January 28, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1988?
On January 28, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 28, 1988?
On January 28, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 28th?
January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
- 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.
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.