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 in the year 1988.   

Nov 05   Japan beats MLB all stars 2-1 in Tokyo (Game 1 of 7) on this day in history.   

Nov 08   900 die as earthquake hits China on this day in history.   

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

Nov 08   On this day in history george Bush elected as US President   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 10   China confirms earthquake death toll will rise above current 938 in the year 1988.   

Nov 10   NY's MTA announces it may replace tokens with credit card type passes in the year 1988.   

Nov 11   Oldest known insect fossils (390 million years) reported in Science on this day in history.   

Nov 13   Antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82 in the year 1988.   

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) in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 16   Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 17   Benzir Bhutto wins election in Pakistan on this day in history.   

Nov 17   On this day in history sheilah Graham, gossip columnist, dies of heart failure at 84   

Nov 19   Christine Onassis, heiress, dies of heart failure at 37 on this day in history.   

Nov 19   LA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays on this day in history.   

Nov 22   On this day in history erich Fried, writer, dies at 67   

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   Stealth Bomber unveiled in public in the year 1988.   

Nov 23   In the year 1988 south Africa Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six   

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

Nov 23   Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal in the year 1988.   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 25   US &Soviet chess grand masters Donaldson &Akhmilovskaya wed on this day in history.   

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

Nov 26   Alexander Volkov, Sergei Krikalev and Jean-Loup Chretien launch on this day in history.   

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Jun 07   Milan Lucic, Canadian Hockey player (Boston Bruins) was born on this day in history.   

Jun 07   Michael Cera, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Jul 12   In the year 1988 birth of melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer   

Jul 13   In the year 1988 birth of steven R. McQueen, American Actor   

Aug 07   In the year 1988 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 in the year 1988.   

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

Jan 04   In the year 1988 death of lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893)   

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

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

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

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

Jan 11   In the year 1988 gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer