Historical Events In 1988

Mar 11   In the year 1988 pham Hung, premier of Vietnam, dies at about 74  

Mar 11   In the year 1988 the £1 note ceases to be legal tender, replaced by £1 coin (a big run on belts to kep one's pants up)  

Mar 11   On this day in history utrecht conservatory destroyed by fire  

Mar 12   On this day in history billie Rhodes, dies  

Mar 13   14th People's Choice Awards Fatal Attraction, Bill Cosby win on this day in history.  

Mar 13   In the year 1988 14th People's Choice Awards: Fatal Attraction, Bill Cosby win  

Mar 13   On this day in history olive Carey, actress (Affairs With a Stranger), dies at 92  

Mar 14   Iran and Iraq unleash missiles on each other's capitals as so-called "war of the cities" erupts on this day in history.  

Mar 15   On this day in history dmitri F Polyakov, Russian secret-general/top spy for US, executed  

Mar 15   Eugene Marino of Atlanta, appointed first African American archbishop in the year 1988.  

Mar 15   NASA reports accelerated breakdown of ozone layer by CFK in the year 1988.  

Mar 16   On this day in history as part of the Iran-Contra affair, Lieutenant Colonel Oliver L. North and Vice Admiral John M. Poindexter of the National Security Council (NSC) are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States  

Mar 16   In the year 1988 dorothy Adams Foulger, actress (Laura, Devil Commands), dies at 88  

Mar 16   On this day in history federal grand jury indicts Marine Lt. Col. Oliver L. North &Navy Vice Adm. John M. Poindexter in Iran-Contra affair  

Mar 16   In the year 1988 north-Ireland Protestant fires on Catholic funeral, 3 killed  

Mar 16   US sends 3000 soldiers to Nicaragua's neighbor Honduras in the year 1988.  

Mar 17   Iran says Iraq uses poison gas on this day in history.  

Mar 17   On this day in history reg Sinfield, cricketer (one Test for England v Australia 1938), dies  

Mar 19   On this day in history 2 British soldiers lynched in Belfast North Ireland  

Mar 19   In the year 1988 em Winter was born!  

Mar 19   Yvonne van Gennip skates un-official world record 10 km (15 5.25) on this day in history.  

Mar 19   Yvonne van Gennip skates un-official world record 10 km (15 :5.25) on this day in history.  

Mar 20   In the year 1988 david Henry Hwang's "M Butterfly", premieres in New York NY  

Mar 20   Gil Evans, Canadian/US jazz composer (Out of the Cool), dies at 75 on this day in history.  

Mar 20   On this day in history mike Tyson KOs Tony Tubbs in 2 for heavyweight boxing title  

Mar 22   Congress overrides Reagan's veto of sweeping civil rights bill in the year 1988.  

Mar 24   Quarterback Dan Fouts retires on this day in history.  

Mar 25   NASA launches space vehicle S-206 in the year 1988.  

Mar 25   In the year 1988 robin Givens demands full access to husband Mike Tyson's money  

Mar 27   In the year 1988 jan van den Weghe, Flemish writer, dies at about 67  

Mar 27   World Ice Dance Championship in Budapest won by Bestemianova & Bukin (USSR) in the year 1988.  

Mar 27   On this day in history wrestlemania IV at Trump Plaza, "Macho Man" Savage pins Ted Dibiase  

Mar 29   US Congress discontinues aid to Nicaraguan contras on this day in history.  

Mar 30   On this day in history second Soul Train Music Awards  

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

Jun 07   Michael Cera, American actor was born on this day in history.  

Jul 12   On this day in history 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 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 in the year 1988.  

Jan 04   In the year 1988 death of lily Laskine, French harpist (b. 1893)  

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

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   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 in the year 1988.