What happened on Friday January 15, 1988?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1988:

• Violent clashes at Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem On January 15, 1988, during Friday prayers at the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israeli police clashed with Palestinian worshipers. The unrest began when protesters burned Israeli and U.S. flags and displayed the emblem of the Palestine Liberation Organization. In response, police fired tear gas into the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, leading to at least 70 injuries among Palestinians. Several arrests were made, and the incident intensified tensions during the First Intifada. source: washingtonpost.com
• Release of 'Good Morning, Vietnam' 'Good Morning, Vietnam' is a 1987 American war comedy film directed by Barry Levinson, starring Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, an Armed Forces Radio Service DJ in 1965 Saigon. The film was released in the United States on January 15, 1988, and was a commercial success, grossing over $123 million worldwide. source: boxofficemojo.com
• Death of Seán MacBride, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Seán MacBride, an Irish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, passed away on January 15, 1988. He was known for his significant contributions to peace efforts and human rights, particularly in Northern Ireland. MacBride's legacy includes his work with various international organizations advocating for disarmament and social justice. source: bbc.com
• St. Louis Cardinals announce relocation to Phoenix On January 15, 1988, St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill announced plans to move the NFL team to Phoenix, Arizona, citing better stadium facilities and warmer weather as key factors. The team had been seeking a new stadium in St. Louis but faced challenges in reaching an agreement with the city. The relocation was approved by NFL owners on March 15, 1988, and the team began playing as the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1988 season. source: washingtonpost.com
• BOGUS: Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder's Racist Remarks Sports commentator Jimmy 'The Greek' Snyder makes inappropriate and racist comments about Black athletes, leading to significant controversy and professional consequences.
• Cricket World Record: Kiran More's Remarkable Stumping Wicket-keeper Kiran More sets a world Test record by stumping five West Indian batsmen in a single match at Madras, showcasing exceptional skill behind the stumps.

Events in 1988

January 15, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 15, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 15th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1988 can also be written as 1/15/1988 in the US and as 15/1/1988 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on January 15, 1988:

• Skrillex

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• Jun K

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• Eddie Hall
• Aleksandr Gucaljuk
• Murat Duruer
• Caner Osmanpaşa
• Enco Malindi
• Sebastian Langkamp
• Tamás Cseri
• Aija Putniņa
• Agnieszka Jerzyk
• Travis Lewis
• Édgar Sosa
• Donald Sloan
• Gavin Edwards
• Steven Williams
• Ezequiel Videla
• John Jairo Mosquera
• Pablo Lacoste

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1988:

• Sean MacBride

  Irish politician and human rights activist who served as chief of staff of the IRA and later became a prominent statesman, winning the Nobel...

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on January 15th

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1988 was Got My Mind Set On You by George Harrison, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
2. Whitney Houston - So Emotional
3. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
4. INXS - Need You Tonight
5. Tiffany - Could've Been

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1988 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
2. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
3. Krush - House Arrest
4. Morris Minor & The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep 'Til Bedtime)
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name

January 15, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1988 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

1. Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
2. Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
3. Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
4. Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan - Love Changes
5. Keith Sweat - I Want Her

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1988 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:49 am and setting at 01:45 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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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1988

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Someone born on January 15, 1988 is:

38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 9 days old,

or 2001 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14009 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1988?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 15th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 15, 1988.

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