Historical Events
Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Hart's musical "Phantom of the Opera", directed by Hal Prince and starring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman, opens at Majestic Theater, NYC ; runs for 13,981 performances, winning 7 Tony Awards, and becoming Broadway's longest-running shows
- Australian 200th anniversary parade of tall ships in Sydney Harbour
Famous Birthdays
- Mia Rose, British-Portuguese pop singer, born in Wimbledon, London
1988 Highlights
About January 26, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Australia Day (Australia), Republic Day (India)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Need You Tonight - INXS
- #1 Song: I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany