What Happened on January 14, 1988

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack P. Shepherd, English actor (Coronation Street), born in Pudsey, United Kingdom
  • Jordy [Lemoine], French singer, youngest singer (4 years) to have a #1, born in Paris, France
  • Mikalah Gordon, American pop singer, born in Las Vegas, Nevada

Famous Deaths

Georgy Malenkov (1902-1988)

Soviet leader who was briefly leader of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death (1953-55), dies in obscurity at 86

Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About January 14, 1988

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
  • UK #1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle