Famous Birthdays
- Haley Bennett [Keeling], American actress (Cyrano; Music and Lyrics), born in Fort Myers, Florida
- Robert Sheehan, Irish actor, born in Port Laoise, Republic of Ireland
- Scott Pendlebury, Australian rules footballer, born in Sale, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Michel Auclair [Vladimir Vujović], German actor (Funny Face, Day of the Jackal), dies at 65
Trevor Howard (1913-1988)
English actor in over 70 films (Brief Encounter, Superman, The Third Man), dies of bronchitis at 71
1988 Highlights
About January 7, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: So Emotional - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: Always On My Mind - Pet Shop Boys
