Page 17: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 03   In the year 1988 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) in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 08   George Bush (R) beats Mike Dukakis (D) for Presidency in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 08   Vice President George Bush defeats Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis to become president of the U.S in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 10   China confirms earthquake death toll will rise above current 938 on this day in history.   

Nov 10   NY's MTA announces it may replace tokens with credit card type passes on this day in history.   

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

Nov 13   Antal Dorati, Hungarian/US conductor/composer, dies at 82 on this day in history.   

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

Nov 15   PLO proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizes Israeli existence on this day in history.   

Nov 15   In the year 1988 soviet space shuttle makes unmanned maiden flight (2 orbits)   

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

Nov 16   In the year 1988 estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs   

Nov 16   On this day in history lotte Stam-Beese, German/Neth architect, dies at about 85   

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

Nov 17   In the year 1988 benzir Bhutto wins election in Pakistan   

Nov 17   In the year 1988 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   On this day in history lA Law's Corbin Bernsen marries actress Amanda Pays   

Nov 22   Erich Fried, writer, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Nov 22   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 on this day in history.   

Nov 22   On this day in history stealth Bomber unveiled in public   

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

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

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   In the year 1988 convention on exploitation of Antarctic mineral resources signed   

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

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 in the year 1988.   

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Jun 07   In the year 1988 birth of milan Lucic, Canadian Hockey player (Boston Bruins)   

Jun 07   On this day in history birth of michael Cera, American actor   

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

Jul 13   On this day in history birth of steven R. McQueen, American Actor   

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

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

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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 04   On this day in history death of lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893)   

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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 07   Trevor Howard, actor (Ryan's Daughter), dies of bronchitis at 71 in the year 1988.   

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

Jan 11   On this day in history gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer