Page 18: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 26   Arafat Refused Entry into the U.S on this day in history.   

Nov 26   In the year 1988 pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km)   

Nov 27   On this day in history angela Aames, actress (Lost Empire, Basic Training), dies   

Nov 28   Picasso's "Acrobat and Harlequin" sells for $38.46 million on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

Nov 30   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1988.   

Dec 01   On this day in history benazir Bhutto named first female PM of a Moslem country (Pakistan)   

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

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

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

Dec 02   On this day in history tata Giacobetti, Italian singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra)   

Dec 02   On this day in history uN votes 151-2 (Isr and US) to move PLO debate to Geneva, Britain abstains   

Dec 03   Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy in the year 1988.   

Dec 04   On this day in history actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash   

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

Dec 06   On this day in history arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden   

Dec 06   Bill Harris, US guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63 on this day in history.   

Dec 06   In the year 1988 nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown   

Dec 06   On this day in history sTS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission   

Dec 07   Andrei P Ershov, Russian computer pioneer, dies in the year 1988.   

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) in the year 1988.   

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

Dec 07   On this day in history mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC   

Dec 07   Yasser Arafat recognizes existence of Israel on this day in history.   

Dec 08   On this day in history anne Seymour, actress (Misty, Chevy Mystery Show), dies at 79   

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   On this day in history nYC Subway system adds new stations (the Z line)   

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

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

Jul 12   In the year 1988 birth of melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer   

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

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

Sep 02   On this day in history birth of ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer   

Oct 23   On this day in history birth of nicolaj Agger, Danish football player   

Nov 06   In the year 1988 birth of erik Lund, Swedish footballer   

Jan 01   Leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies on this day in history.   

Jan 03   On this day in history gaston Eyskens, PM of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), dies at 82   

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   In the year 1988 brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46   

Jan 07   On this day in history trevor Howard, actor (Ryan's Daughter), dies of bronchitis at 71   

Jan 08   Frank Pace Jr, US Secretary of Army (1950-53), dies at 76 in the year 1988.   

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