Page 17: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 03   On this day in history talk-show host Geraldo Rivera's nose is broken as Roy Innis brawls with skinheads at TV taping   

Nov 05   Cornell confirms grad student source of worst computer sabotage on this day in history.   

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

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

Nov 08   In the year 1988 george Bush (R) beats Mike Dukakis (D) for Presidency   

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

Nov 08   In the year 1988 vice President George Bush defeats Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis to become president of the U.S.   

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

Nov 10   On this day in history china confirms earthquake death toll will rise above current 938   

Nov 10   NY's MTA announces it may replace tokens with credit card type passes on this day in history.   

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

Nov 13   Antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

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

Nov 15   In the year 1988 pLO proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizes Israeli existence   

Nov 15   Soviet space shuttle makes unmanned maiden flight (2 orbits) on this day in history.   

Nov 16   Benazir Bhutto wins first free Pakistani elections in 11 years on this day in history.   

Nov 16   In the year 1988 estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs   

Nov 16   Lotte Stam-Beese, German/Neth architect, dies at about 85 in the year 1988.   

Nov 16   Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel on this day in history.   

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   LA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays in the year 1988.   

Nov 22   Erich Fried, writer, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Nov 22   On this day in history 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   On this day in history stealth Bomber unveiled in public   

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

Nov 23   On this day in history south Africa: Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six   

Nov 23   In the year 1988 wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal   

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

Nov 25   In the year 1988 convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 26   Alexander Volkov, Sergei Krikalev and Jean-Loup Chretien launch in the year 1988.   

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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   In the year 1988 birth of melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer   

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

Aug 07   On this day in history birth of melody Oliveria, American internet blogger   

Sep 02   Ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer was born on this day in history.   

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

Nov 06   Erik Lund, Swedish footballer was born in the year 1988.   

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   On this day in history death of lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893)   

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

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   On this day in history gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer