Historical Events
3rd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
3rd Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees: The Beach Boys; The Beatles; The Drifters; Bob Dylan; The Supremes; Woody Guthrie; Leadbelly; Les Paul; and Berry Gordy, Jr.
- Andre Hoffman skates world record 1,500m (1:52.06)
- Arizona committee opens hearing on impeachment of Gov Evan Mecham
Famous Deaths
- Dora Stratou, Greek choreographer and folklorist (b. 1903)
- Philippe de Rothschild, French race-car driver and manager (Bordeaux Vineyard), dies at 86
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About January 20, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: Heaven Is A Place On Earth - Belinda Carlisle
