What Happened on January 3, 1988

Historical Events

Margaret Thatcher becomes longest-serving British PM this century

Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night premieres on Cinemax; concert performance includes James Burton; Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and k.d. lang)

Ikechi Anya, Scottish soccer midfielder (29 caps; Watford, Derby County), born in Glasgow, Scotland
Jonny Evans, Northern Irish soccer defender (84 caps; Manchester United, WBA, Leicester City), born in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Rodrigo de la Cadena, Mexican artist and performer

Prime Minister of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), dies at 82

Joie Chitwood, American racedriver & Daredevil (b. 1912)
Rose Ausländer, German poet (b. 1901)
William Cagney, American producer and actor (Torrid Zone), brother of James Cagney, dies of a heart attack at 82

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn