Page 17: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 08   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   

Nov 10   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.   

Nov 11   Oldest known insect fossils (390 million years) reported in Science   

Nov 13   Antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82   

Nov 15   Mona Washbourne, actress (Blue Bird, Games), dies at 84   

Nov 15   PLO proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizes Israeli existence.   

Nov 15   Soviet space shuttle makes unmanned maiden flight (2 orbits)   

Nov 16   Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs   

Nov 16   In this year, Benazir Bhutto claims inaugural free Pakistani elections in 11 years.   

Nov 16   Lotte Stam-Beese, German/Neth architect, dies at about 85   

Nov 16   Robin Givens sues Mike Tyson for $125 million for libel   

Nov 17   In this year, Benzir Bhutto claims election in Pakistan   

Nov 17   Sheilah Graham, gossip columnist, dies of heart failure at 84   

Nov 19   Christine Onassis, heiress, dies of heart failure at 37   

Nov 19   LA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays.   

Nov 22   Erich Fried, writer, dies at 67   

Nov 22   In the presence of members of Congress and the media, the B-2 "stealth" bomber is shown publicly for the inaugural time at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California   

Nov 22   Stealth Bomber unveiled in public   

Nov 23   South Africa Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six   

Nov 23   South Africa: Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six   

Nov 23   Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal.   

Nov 25   Chuck Berry pays $250 fine to resolve NYC assault charges.   

Nov 25   Convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed   

Nov 25   US and Soviet chess grand masters Donaldson and Akhmilovskaya wed.   

Nov 25   Widespread earthquake hits NE US, Canada; no damage reported.   

Nov 26   Alexander Volkov, Sergei Krikalev and Jean-Loup Chretien launch   

Nov 26   Arafat Refused Entry into the U.S   

Nov 26   Pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km)   

Nov 27   Angela Aames, actress (Lost Empire, Basic Training), dies.   

Nov 28   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.   

Nov 30   Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed   

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Jun 07   Milan lucic: Canadian hockey player (boston bruins)   

Jun 07   Michael cera: American actor   

Jul 12   Melissa o'neil: Canadian singer   

Jul 13   Steven r. mcqueen: American actor   

Aug 07   Melody oliveria: American internet blogger   

Sep 02   Ishant sharma: Indian cricketer   

Oct 23   Nicolaj agger: Danish football player   

Nov 06   Erik lund: Swedish footballer   

Jan 01   Leo steiner: Ny carnegie deli's owner,    

Jan 03   Gaston eyskens: Pm of belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72),    

Jan 04   Lily laskine: French harpist (b. 1893)   

Jan 05   "pistol pete" mavarich: Nbaer (atlanta),   

Jan 06   Brent collins: Soap actor (another world),   

Jan 07   Trevor howard: Actor (ryan's daughter),   

Jan 08   Frank pace jr: Us secretary of army (1950-53),   

Jan 11   Gregory (pappy) boyington: Ace ww ii pilot,