Historical Events In 1988

Jun 27   Mike Tyson KOs Michael Spink in 91 seconds, in Atlantic City ($67m) on this day in history.   

Jun 28   Kurt Raab, writer/actor (Boarding School, Stationmaster's Wife), dies on this day in history.   

Jun 28   On this day in history mike Tyson sues to break contract with manager Bill Cayton   

Jun 30   Brooklyn dedicates a bus depot honoring Jackie Gleason on this day in history.   

Jul 01   On this day in history hellmuth Christian Wolff, composer, dies at 82   

Jul 02   In the year 1988 steffi Graff beats Martina Navratilova for Wimbeldon crown   

Jul 03   Gabe Dell actor, dies at 68 of leukemia in the year 1988.   

Jul 03   Gabriel Dell, actor (Dead End Kids), dies of leukemia at 68 in the year 1988.   

Jul 03   In the year 1988 u.S. President Ronald Reagan issued a statement to the world, and an apology to the Iranian people, “I am saddened to report that it appears that in a proper defensive action by the "USS Vincennes" this morning in the Persian Gulf, an Iranian airliner was shot down over the Strait of Hormuz ... We greatly regret any loss of life ...” (290 died when the "Vincennes" fired upon Iran Air Flight 655, mistaking the plane for a hostile F-14 fighter plane.)   

Jul 03   US Navy shoots down Iranian civilian jetliner over Gulf, kills 290 in the year 1988.   

Jul 03   US warship in the Gulf accidently shoots down Iranian airliner in the year 1988.   

Jul 04   On this day in history adrian Adonis, [Keith Franke], WWF wrestler, killed in auto accident   

Jul 04   Steffan Edberg beats Boris Becker for Wimbeldon crown on this day in history.   

Jul 06   In the year 1988 carlos Salinas de Gortari elected president of Mexico   

Jul 06   Off Scotland, two Canadians among 167 crew members killed as gas leak leads to explosion and fire on the Occidental Petroleum drill rig Piper Alpha in the North Sea; 64 survivors rescued on this day in history.   

Jul 07   On this day in history jimmy Edwards, actor (Plank, Bottoms Up, Late Mr H), dies at 68   

Jul 07   Soviet Union launches Phobos 1 to probe Martian moon (unsuccessful) on this day in history.   

Jul 08   In the year 1988 stevie Wonder announces he will run for mayor of Detroit in 1992   

Jul 09   "Facts of Life," Lisa Whelchel weds Steve Cauble in the year 1988.   

Jul 09   Anthony Holland, AIDS sufferer committed suicide at 60 on this day in history.   

Jul 09   Barbara Woodhouse dog trainer, dies at 78 of a stroke on this day in history.   

Jul 10   Errol John, playwright, dies at 63 in the year 1988.   

Jul 11   Mike Tyson hires Donald Trump as an advisor in the year 1988.   

Jul 12   In the year 1988 joshua Logan Broadway producer, dies at 79 of palsy   

Jul 12   Joshua Logan, Broadway producer, dies at 79 of palsy in the year 1988.   

Jul 12   In the year 1988 uSSR launches Phobos II for Martian orbit   

Jul 13   In the year 1988 huub Bals, Dutch film promotor, dies at 51   

Jul 14   200,000 demonstrate in Soviet Armenia for incorp of Nagorno-Karabak on this day in history.   

Jul 14   Mike Schmidt passes Mickey Mantle with his 537th HR into 7th place in the year 1988.   

Jul 15   Eleanor Estes author (Ginger Pye, Moffats), dies at 82 on this day in history.   

Jul 16   Carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100 m in 9.78 sec on this day in history.   

Jul 16   On this day in history florence Joyner runs 100 m in women's world record 10.49 seconds   

Jul 16   Michael J Fox marries Tracy Pollan on this day in history.   

Jul 16   Wayne Gretzky (NHL) & Janet Jones (Police Acad 5) wed in Edmonton 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   Michael Cera, American actor was born on this day in history.   

Jul 12   Melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer was born in the year 1988.   

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   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   In the year 1988 birth of erik Lund, Swedish footballer   

Jan 01   In the year 1988 leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   "Pistol Pete" Mavarich, NBAer (Atlanta), dies of a heart attack at 40 in the year 1988.   

Jan 06   In the year 1988 brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46   

Jan 07   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

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