Historical Events In 1988

Apr 22   On this day in history irene Rich, US actress (Beau Brumell, Champ), dies at 96  

Apr 23   On this day in history arthur Michael, Lord Ramsey/archbishop of Canterbury, dies  

Apr 24   E S "Bob" Newson, cricketer (S African fast bowler in 1930's), dies in the year 1988.  

Apr 25   In the year 1988 "Nightline" goes on location to Jerusalem Israel  

Apr 25   Boris Kremenliev, composer, dies at 76 in the year 1988.  

Apr 25   NASA launches space vehicle S-211 in the year 1988.  

Apr 26   In the year 1988 tNN Viewers choice awards-Randy Travis wins in 5 categories  

Apr 28   Aloha Airlines Boeing 737 roof tears off in flight; kills stewardess in the year 1988.  

Apr 28   In the year 1988 nJ Devils set all time playoff mark for penalty minutes  

Apr 29   "60 Minutes" newscaster Diane Sawyer weds Mike Nichols on this day in history.  

Apr 29   In the year 1988 andrew Cruickshank, actor (Body in Library, Murder Most Foul), dies  

Apr 29   On this day in history burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson marry  

Apr 30   James McCracken, US tenor, dies at 61 on this day in history.  

Apr 30   In the year 1988 world Exposition, Expo 88 opens in Brisbane Australia  

May 01   On this day in history carroll Righter, astrologer, dies at 88 of postrate cancer  

May 01   In the year 1988 iRA attack in Roermond, kills 3  

May 02   Jackson Pollock's "Search" sold for $4,800,000 on this day in history.  

May 02   In the year 1988 reds manager Pete Rose is suspended for 30 days for pushing an ump  

May 03   4,200 kg Colombian cocaine in seized at Tarpon Springs FL in the year 1988.  

May 03   On this day in history jasper Johns' "Diver" sold for $4,200,000  

May 04   USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalitinsk USSR on this day in history.  

May 05   A live broadcast from the top of Mt Everest is made for the first time, by Japanese TV in the year 1988.  

May 05   On this day in history eugene Antonio Marino became the first black Roman Catholic Bishop in the United States.  

May 05   In the year 1988 george Rose, actor (Devil's Disciple, Hideaways), dies at 68  

May 07   Harris Glenn Divine, dies of natural causes at 42 on this day in history.  

May 07   USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR in the year 1988.  

May 08   In the year 1988 françois Mitterrand elected President of France  

May 08   Mike Tyson crashes his $183,000 Bently on Varick St in NYC in the year 1988.  

May 08   Robert A Heinlein, sci-fi writer (Friday), dies of heart failure at 80 in the year 1988.  

May 09   Australia's new parliament house is opened by Queen Elizabeth in the year 1988.  

May 09   On this day in history belgium 8th Government of Martens forms  

May 09   On this day in history belgium: 8th Government of Martens forms  

May 10   In the year 1988 edgar Degas' "Danseresje of 14" sold for $10,120,000  

May 11   On this day in history france performs nuclear test  

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

Aug 07   In the year 1988 birth of melody Oliveria, American internet blogger  

Sep 02   Ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer was born in the year 1988.  

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   Leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies in the year 1988.  

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

Jan 04   In the year 1988 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   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 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