Historical Events In 1988

Nov 26   In the year 1988 arafat Refused Entry into the U.S.   

Nov 26   Pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km) on this day in history.   

Nov 27   Angela Aames, actress (Lost Empire, Basic Training), dies in the year 1988.   

Nov 28   On this day in history 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 in the year 1988.   

Nov 30   On this day in history cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed   

Nov 30   In the year 1988 nYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase   

Nov 30   Soviets stop jamming Radio Liberty; first time in 38 years in the year 1988.   

Nov 30   In the year 1988 uN General Assembly (151-2) censures US for refusing PLO's Arafat visa   

Dec 01   596 dead after cyclone hits Bangladesh, half a million homeless on this day in history.   

Dec 01   Benazir Bhutto named first female PM of a Moslem country (Pakistan) on this day in history.   

Dec 01   On this day in history nBC bids record $401M to capture rights to 1992 Barcelona Olympics   

Dec 02   5 gunmen who hijacked Soviet Aeroflot jet, surrender in Israel on this day in history.   

Dec 02   On this day in history sTS-27 Atlantis launched (Secret military mission)   

Dec 02   Tata Giacobetti, Italian singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra) on this day in history.   

Dec 02   In the year 1988 uN votes 151-2 (Isr and US) to move PLO debate to Geneva, Britain abstains   

Dec 03   Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy on this day in history.   

Dec 04   Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash in the year 1988.   

Dec 05   Shuttle Atlantis launches world's first nuclear-war-fighting satellite in the year 1988.   

Dec 06   In the year 1988 arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden   

Dec 06   Bill Harris, US guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63 in the year 1988.   

Dec 06   On this day in history nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown   

Dec 06   STS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   Andrei P Ershov, Russian computer pioneer, dies on this day in history.   

Dec 07   Armenian earthquake in Armenia killing 25,000 people in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   Armenian SSR rocked by earthquake, 8 on Richter scale (55,000 die) on this day in history.   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 gorbachev announces 10% unilateral Soviet troop reductions at UN   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC   

Dec 07   On this day in history yasser Arafat recognizes existence of Israel   

Dec 08   Anne Seymour, actress (Misty, Chevy Mystery Show), dies at 79 in the year 1988.   

Dec 10   Dick Clair, comedian (Clair & McMahon, Facts of Life), dies of AIDS on this day in history.   

Dec 10   Massive Earthquake in Armenia kills 100,000 in cities of Leninakan and Spitak in the year 1988.   

Dec 12   On this day in history john Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56   

Dec 12   In the year 1988 nYC Subway system adds new stations (the Z line)   

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

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

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

Jan 05   "Pistol Pete" Mavarich, NBAer (Atlanta), dies of a heart attack at 40 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1988 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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 08   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.