Famous Birthdays
- Matt Moore, Irish-American actor and director (Coquette, Deluge), born in Kells, County Meath Ireland (d. 1960)
- Richard Courant, German-American mathematician (d. 1972)
1888 Highlights
About January 8, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
