Page 10: 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   In the year 1988 kurt Raab, writer/actor (Boarding School, Stationmaster's Wife), dies   

Jun 28   Mike Tyson sues to break contract with manager Bill Cayton in the year 1988.   

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

Jul 01   Hellmuth Christian Wolff, composer, dies at 82 in the year 1988.   

Jul 02   In the year 1988 steffi Graff beats Martina Navratilova for Wimbeldon crown   

Jul 03   Gabe Dell actor, dies at 68 of leukemia in the year 1988.   

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   On this day in history uS Navy shoots down Iranian civilian jetliner over Gulf, kills 290   

Jul 03   On this day in history uS warship in the Gulf accidently shoots down Iranian airliner   

Jul 04   On this day in history adrian Adonis, [Keith Franke], WWF wrestler, killed in auto accident   

Jul 04   In the year 1988 steffan Edberg beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon crown   

Jul 06   Carlos Salinas de Gortari elected president of Mexico on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jul 07   On this day in history jimmy Edwards, actor (Plank, Bottoms Up, Late Mr H), dies at 68   

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

Jul 08   On this day in history stevie Wonder announces he will run for mayor of Detroit in 1992   

Jul 09   "Facts of Life," Lisa Whelchel weds Steve Cauble on this day in history.   

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

Jul 09   In the year 1988 barbara Woodhouse dog trainer, dies at 78 of a stroke   

Jul 10   On this day in history 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   On this day in history joshua Logan, Broadway producer, dies at 79 of palsy   

Jul 12   On this day in history uSSR launches Phobos II for Martian orbit   

Jul 13   Huub Bals, Dutch film promotor, dies at 51 in the year 1988.   

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

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   Florence Joyner runs 100 m in women's world record 10.49 seconds on this day in history.   

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

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

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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 on this day in history.   

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

Aug 07   Melody Oliveria, American internet blogger was born in the year 1988.   

Sep 02   Ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer was born in the year 1988.   

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   Leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies on this day in history.   

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

Jan 06   On this day in history brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46   

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.