Page 18: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 26   On this day in history arafat Refused Entry into the U.S.   

Nov 26   Pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km) on this day in history.   

Nov 27   Angela Aames, actress (Lost Empire, Basic Training), dies in the year 1988.   

Nov 28   On this day in history picasso's "Acrobat and Harlequin" sells for $38.46 million   

Nov 30   A group of some of the world's most powerful companies engaged in a protracted struggle to acquire a rather hefty prize--RJR Nabisco on this day in history.   

Nov 30   Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed on this day in history.   

Nov 30   NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase on this day in history.   

Nov 30   Soviets stop jamming Radio Liberty; first time in 38 years on this day in history.   

Nov 30   On this day in history uN General Assembly (151-2) censures US for refusing PLO's Arafat visa   

Dec 01   596 dead after cyclone hits Bangladesh, half a million homeless on this day in history.   

Dec 01   Benazir Bhutto named first female PM of a Moslem country (Pakistan) on this day in history.   

Dec 01   In the year 1988 nBC bids record $401M to capture rights to 1992 Barcelona Olympics   

Dec 02   5 gunmen who hijacked Soviet Aeroflot jet, surrender in Israel in the year 1988.   

Dec 02   STS-27 Atlantis launched (Secret military mission) on this day in history.   

Dec 02   Tata Giacobetti, Italian singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra) in the year 1988.   

Dec 02   UN votes 151-2 (Isr and US) to move PLO debate to Geneva, Britain abstains in the year 1988.   

Dec 03   In the year 1988 barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy   

Dec 04   Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash on this day in history.   

Dec 05   In the year 1988 shuttle Atlantis launches world's first nuclear-war-fighting satellite   

Dec 06   Arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden on this day in history.   

Dec 06   Bill Harris, US guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63 in the year 1988.   

Dec 06   On this day in history nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown   

Dec 06   STS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission on this day in history.   

Dec 07   Andrei P Ershov, Russian computer pioneer, dies on this day in history.   

Dec 07   Armenian earthquake in Armenia killing 25,000 people in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 armenian SSR rocked by earthquake, 8 on Richter scale (55,000 die)   

Dec 07   Gorbachev announces 10% unilateral Soviet troop reductions at UN in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   Mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC on this day in history.   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 yasser Arafat recognizes existence of Israel   

Dec 08   Anne Seymour, actress (Misty, Chevy Mystery Show), dies at 79 in the year 1988.   

Dec 10   Dick Clair, comedian (Clair & McMahon, Facts of Life), dies of AIDS in the year 1988.   

Dec 10   On this day in history massive Earthquake in Armenia kills 100,000 in cities of Leninakan and Spitak   

Dec 12   On this day in history john Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56   

Dec 12   On this day in history nYC Subway system adds new stations (the Z line)   

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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 on this day in history.   

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

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

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

Nov 06   In the year 1988 birth of erik Lund, Swedish footballer   

Jan 01   In the year 1988 leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history death of lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893)   

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

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

Jan 07   Trevor Howard, actor (Ryan's Daughter), dies of bronchitis at 71 on this day in history.   

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.