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   Cornell confirms grad student source of worst computer sabotage in the year 1988.   

Nov 05   On this day in history 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 in the year 1988.   

Nov 08   In the year 1988 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   China confirms earthquake death toll will rise above current 938 on this day in history.   

Nov 10   In the year 1988 nY's MTA announces it may replace tokens with credit card type passes   

Nov 11   In the year 1988 oldest known insect fossils (390 million years) reported in Science   

Nov 13   On this day in history antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82   

Nov 15   Mona Washbourne, actress (Blue Bird, Games), dies at 84 on this day in history.   

Nov 15   On this day in history 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   In the year 1988 benazir Bhutto wins first free Pakistani elections in 11 years   

Nov 16   Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs in the year 1988.   

Nov 16   On this day in history 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   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   Christine Onassis, heiress, dies of heart failure at 37 in the year 1988.   

Nov 19   On this day in history lA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays   

Nov 22   In the year 1988 erich Fried, writer, dies at 67   

Nov 22   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

Nov 23   On this day in history south Africa Botha reprieves Sharpeville Six   

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

Nov 23   In the year 1988 wayne Gretzky scores his 600th NHL goal   

Nov 25   Chuck Berry pays $250 fine to resolve NYC assault charges in the year 1988.   

Nov 25   On this day in history convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed   

Nov 25   In the year 1988 uS &Soviet chess grand masters Donaldson &Akhmilovskaya wed   

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   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   On this day in history birth of melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer   

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

Aug 07   Melody Oliveria, American internet blogger was born on this day in history.   

Sep 02   Ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer was born on this day in history.   

Oct 23   Nicolaj Agger, Danish football player was born on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893) died on this day in history.   

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

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

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 on this day in history.   

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