Historical Events
Cricket Debut
1st-class cricket debut of Brian Lara, Trinidad & Tobago v Leeward Is
- 1st-class cricket debut of Hansie Cronje, OFS v Transvaal
Boxing Title Fight
Defending champion Mike Tyson beats former titleholder Larry Holmes by TKO in round 4 at Convention Centre, Atlantic City to retain his undisputed heavyweight boxing title
1988 History
Famous Birthdays
- Greg Oden, American basketball player, born in Buffalo, New York
Famous Deaths
- Parker Fennelly, actor (Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm), dies at 96
About January 22, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 2 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
