Historical Events
- Ashland Oil storage tank spills 3.8 million gallons, Penn
Canada-US Trade Agreement
Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Ronald Reagan sign Canada-US Free Trade Agreement
- Right-wing guerrillas ambush a train near Mozambique's western border, killing at least 22 people and injuring 71.
Famous Birthdays
- Mandy Harvey, American jazz and pop singer-songwriter, profoundly deaf since age 18, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- E.B. Ford, British ecological geneticist, dies at 86
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About January 2, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Day after New Year's Day (New Zealand), New Year Holiday (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Faith - George Michael
#1 Song: Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys
