Historical Events
Baseball Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/first baseman Willie Stargell elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Lawrence, American actor (Brotherly Love, Recess), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Chris Casement, Irish footballer, born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Connie Mulder, South African politician (b. 1925)
- Willem Hendrik van de Pol, Dutch theologist (Christian Dilemma), dies at 90
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About January 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
#1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
