Historical Events In 1988

Nov 03   Talk-show host Geraldo Rivera's nose is broken as Roy Innis brawls with skinheads at TV taping in the year 1988.   

Nov 05   On this day in history cornell confirms grad student source of worst computer sabotage   

Nov 05   Japan beats MLB all stars 2-1 in Tokyo (Game 1 of 7) in the year 1988.   

Nov 08   900 die as earthquake hits China in the year 1988.   

Nov 08   George Bush (R) beats Mike Dukakis (D) for Presidency on this day in history.   

Nov 08   George Bush elected as US President on this day in history.   

Nov 08   Vice President George Bush defeats Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis to become president of the U.S on this day in history.   

Nov 09   Billy Curtis, 4'2" actor (Terror of Tiny Town), dies at 79 in the year 1988.   

Nov 10   China confirms earthquake death toll will rise above current 938 on this day in history.   

Nov 10   In the year 1988 nY's MTA announces it may replace tokens with credit card type passes   

Nov 11   Oldest known insect fossils (390 million years) reported in Science in the year 1988.   

Nov 13   In the year 1988 antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82   

Nov 15   Mona Washbourne, actress (Blue Bird, Games), dies at 84 in the year 1988.   

Nov 15   PLO proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizes Israeli existence on this day in history.   

Nov 15   Soviet space shuttle makes unmanned maiden flight (2 orbits) in the year 1988.   

Nov 16   On this day in history benazir Bhutto wins first free Pakistani elections in 11 years   

Nov 16   On this day in history estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs   

Nov 16   In the year 1988 lotte Stam-Beese, German/Neth architect, dies at about 85   

Nov 16   Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel in the year 1988.   

Nov 17   On this day in history benzir Bhutto wins election in Pakistan   

Nov 17   In the year 1988 sheilah Graham, gossip columnist, dies of heart failure at 84   

Nov 19   Christine Onassis, heiress, dies of heart failure at 37 in the year 1988.   

Nov 19   In the year 1988 lA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays   

Nov 22   Erich Fried, writer, dies at 67 in the year 1988.   

Nov 22   In the year 1988 in the presence of members of Congress and the media, the B-2 "stealth" bomber is shown publicly for the first time at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.   

Nov 22   Stealth Bomber unveiled in public in the year 1988.   

Nov 23   South Africa Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six on this day in history.   

Nov 23   South Africa: Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six in the year 1988.   

Nov 23   Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal on this day in history.   

Nov 25   On this day in history chuck Berry pays $250 fine to resolve NYC assault charges   

Nov 25   Convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed in the year 1988.   

Nov 25   In the year 1988 uS &Soviet chess grand masters Donaldson &Akhmilovskaya wed   

Nov 25   Widespread earthquake hits NE US, Canada; no damage reported in the year 1988.   

Nov 26   In the year 1988 alexander Volkov, Sergei Krikalev and Jean-Loup Chretien launch   

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Jun 07   On this day in history birth of milan Lucic, Canadian Hockey player (Boston Bruins)   

Jun 07   Michael Cera, American actor was born in the year 1988.   

Jul 12   Melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer was born in the year 1988.   

Jul 13   Steven R. McQueen, American Actor was born on this day in history.   

Aug 07   In the year 1988 birth of melody Oliveria, American internet blogger   

Sep 02   In the year 1988 birth of ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer   

Oct 23   In the year 1988 birth of nicolaj Agger, Danish football player   

Nov 06   On this day in history birth of erik Lund, Swedish footballer   

Jan 01   Leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies in the year 1988.   

Jan 03   In the year 1988 gaston Eyskens, PM of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), dies at 82   

Jan 04   Lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893) died in the year 1988.   

Jan 05   "Pistol Pete" Mavarich, NBAer (Atlanta), dies of a heart attack at 40 in the year 1988.   

Jan 06   In the year 1988 brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46   

Jan 07   In the year 1988 trevor Howard, actor (Ryan's Daughter), dies of bronchitis at 71   

Jan 08   Frank Pace Jr, US Secretary of Army (1950-53), dies at 76 on this day in history.   

Jan 11   Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer in the year 1988.