Historical Events
- "48 Hours" premieres on CBS-TV
- Disabled writer Christopher Nolan wins the Whitbread Book of the Year prize
About January 19, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle