Historical Events In 1988

Jun 27   On this day in history mike Tyson KOs Michael Spink in 91 seconds, in Atlantic City ($67m)   

Jun 28   On this day in history kurt Raab, writer/actor (Boarding School, Stationmaster's Wife), dies   

Jun 28   In the year 1988 mike Tyson sues to break contract with manager Bill Cayton   

Jun 30   On this day in history brooklyn dedicates a bus depot honoring Jackie Gleason   

Jul 01   Hellmuth Christian Wolff, composer, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Jul 02   On this day in history steffi Graff beats Martina Navratilova for Wimbeldon crown   

Jul 03   On this day in history gabe Dell actor, dies at 68 of leukemia   

Jul 03   In the year 1988 gabriel Dell, actor (Dead End Kids), dies of leukemia at 68   

Jul 03   In the year 1988 u.S. President Ronald Reagan issued a statement to the world, and an apology to the Iranian people, “I am saddened to report that it appears that in a proper defensive action by the "USS Vincennes" this morning in the Persian Gulf, an Iranian airliner was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz ... We greatly regret any loss of life ...” (290 died when the "Vincennes" fired upon Iran Air Flight 655, mistaking the plane for a hostile F-14 fighter plane.)   

Jul 03   In the year 1988 uS Navy shoots down Iranian civilian jetliner over Gulf, kills 290   

Jul 03   US warship in the Gulf accidently shoots down Iranian airliner in the year 1988.   

Jul 04   Adrian Adonis, [Keith Franke], WWF wrestler, killed in auto accident on this day in history.   

Jul 04   On this day in history steffan Edberg beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon crown   

Jul 06   Carlos Salinas de Gortari elected president of Mexico in the year 1988.   

Jul 06   Off Scotland, two Canadians among 167 crew members killed as gas leak leads to explosion and fire on the Occidental Petroleum drill rig Piper Alpha in the North Sea; 64 survivors rescued in the year 1988.   

Jul 07   Jimmy Edwards, actor (Plank, Bottoms Up, Late Mr H), dies at 68 in the year 1988.   

Jul 07   Soviet Union launches Phobos 1 to probe Martian moon (unsuccessful) in the year 1988.   

Jul 08   In the year 1988 stevie Wonder announces he will run for mayor of Detroit in 1992   

Jul 09   In the year 1988 "Facts of Life," Lisa Whelchel weds Steve Cauble   

Jul 09   In the year 1988 anthony Holland, AIDS sufferer committed suicide at 60   

Jul 09   Barbara Woodhouse dog trainer, dies at 78 of a stroke on this day in history.   

Jul 10   In the year 1988 errol John, playwright, dies at 63   

Jul 11   In the year 1988 mike Tyson hires Donald Trump as an advisor   

Jul 12   Joshua Logan Broadway producer, dies at 79 of palsy on this day in history.   

Jul 12   In the year 1988 joshua Logan, Broadway producer, dies at 79 of palsy   

Jul 12   USSR launches Phobos II for Martian orbit in the year 1988.   

Jul 13   In the year 1988 huub Bals, Dutch film promotor, dies at 51   

Jul 14   On this day in history 200,000 demonstrate in Soviet Armenia for incorp of Nagorno-Karabak   

Jul 14   On this day in history mike Schmidt passes Mickey Mantle with his 537th HR into 7th place   

Jul 15   Eleanor Estes author (Ginger Pye, Moffats), dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Jul 16   On this day in history carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100 m in 9.78 sec   

Jul 16   In the year 1988 florence Joyner runs 100 m in women's world record 10.49 seconds   

Jul 16   Michael J Fox marries Tracy Pollan on this day in history.   

Jul 16   In the year 1988 wayne Gretzky (NHL) & Janet Jones (Police Acad 5) wed in Edmonton   

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Jun 07   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

Jul 13   Steven R. McQueen, American Actor was born in the year 1988.   

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

Sep 02   On this day in history birth of ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer   

Oct 23   Nicolaj Agger, Danish football player was born on this day in history.   

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

Jan 01   On this day in history leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies   

Jan 03   Gaston Eyskens, PM of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), dies at 82 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history "Pistol Pete" Mavarich, NBAer (Atlanta), dies of a heart attack at 40   

Jan 06   Brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46 in the year 1988.   

Jan 07   On this day in history 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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 11   Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer on this day in history.