Page 17: Historical Events In 1988

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

Nov 05   In the year 1988 cornell confirms grad student source of worst computer sabotage   

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

Nov 08   In the year 1988 900 die as earthquake hits China   

Nov 08   On this day in history george Bush (R) beats Mike Dukakis (D) for Presidency   

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

Nov 08   On this day in history vice President George Bush defeats Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis to become president of the U.S.   

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

Nov 10   In the year 1988 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   Oldest known insect fossils (390 million years) reported in Science on this day in history.   

Nov 13   In the year 1988 antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82   

Nov 15   In the year 1988 mona Washbourne, actress (Blue Bird, Games), dies at 84   

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 in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 16   Lotte Stam-Beese, German/Neth architect, dies at about 85 on this day in history.   

Nov 16   On this day in history robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel   

Nov 17   On this day in history benzir Bhutto wins election in Pakistan   

Nov 17   Sheilah Graham, gossip columnist, dies of heart failure at 84 in the year 1988.   

Nov 19   In the year 1988 christine Onassis, heiress, dies of heart failure at 37   

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   In the year 1988 stealth Bomber unveiled in public   

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

Nov 23   South Africa: Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed   

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

Nov 25   In the year 1988 widespread earthquake hits NE US, Canada; no damage reported   

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

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Jun 07   On this day in history birth of milan Lucic, Canadian Hockey player (Boston Bruins)   

Jun 07   In the year 1988 birth of michael Cera, American actor   

Jul 12   Melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer was born on this day in history.   

Jul 13   Steven R. McQueen, American Actor was born on this day in history.   

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

Sep 02   In the year 1988 birth of ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer   

Oct 23   Nicolaj Agger, Danish football player was born in the year 1988.   

Nov 06   Erik Lund, Swedish footballer was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1988.   

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

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

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   On this day in history frank Pace Jr, US Secretary of Army (1950-53), dies at 76   

Jan 11   Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer in the year 1988.