Sunday January 31, 1988
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It was Sunday, under the sign of Aquarius (see planets position on January 31, 1988). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Mozart La Para and Dylan Scott.
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 Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Die Hausmeisterin.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dead Angle or King's Valley II.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Old Newspapers
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What the sky looked like on 31 January 1988
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TV Series
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 31 January 1988 ?
Holidays:
- Blessed Ludovica
- Saint Geminianus
- Saint Marcella
- Saint Pedro Nolasco
- Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.
Famous Birthdays:
- Dylan Scott: Guitarist.
- Mozart La Para: Rapper.
- Justine Ozga: German tennis player.
- Brett Pitman: English footballer.
- Taijo Teniste: Estonian footballer.
Facts:
- Barge sinks near Anacortes, Washington, USA, spills 70,000 gallons of oil.
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Sport Games on 31 January 1988
NFL
American Football- Denver Broncos - Washington Redskins : 10 - 42
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
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
- 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 ?
Presumed Innocent
Hailed as the most suspenseful and compelling novel in decades, PRESUMED INNOCENT brings to life our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of all
More infoLeaving Home
In the first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues, Keillor tells readers more about some of the people from Lake Wobegon Days and introduces some new faces.
More infoVideogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?