Page 18: Historical Events In 1988

Nov 26   On this day in history arafat Refused Entry into the U.S.   

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   On this day in history picasso's "Acrobat and Harlequin" sells for $38.46 million   

Nov 30   On this day in history a group of some of the world's most powerful companies engaged in a protracted struggle to acquire a rather hefty prize--RJR Nabisco.   

Nov 30   Cyclone lashes Bangladesh, Eastern India; 317 killed on this day in history.   

Nov 30   NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase on this day in history.   

Nov 30   Soviets stop jamming Radio Liberty; first time in 38 years on this day in history.   

Nov 30   On this day in history uN General Assembly (151-2) censures US for refusing PLO's Arafat visa   

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

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

Dec 01   NBC bids record $401M to capture rights to 1992 Barcelona Olympics on this day in history.   

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   In the year 1988 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   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 on this day in history.   

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

Dec 06   In the year 1988 sTS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission   

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

Dec 07   On this day in history armenian earthquake in Armenia killing 25,000 people   

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

Dec 07   Gorbachev announces 10% unilateral Soviet troop reductions at UN in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   Mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 yasser Arafat recognizes existence of Israel   

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   John Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56 in the year 1988.   

Dec 12   NYC Subway system adds new stations (the Z line) on this day in history.   

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Jun 07   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of melody Oliveria, American internet blogger   

Sep 02   Ishant Sharma, Indian Cricketer was born on this day in history.   

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

Nov 06   Erik Lund, Swedish footballer was born in the year 1988.   

Jan 01   On this day in history leo Steiner, NY Carnegie Deli's owner, dies   

Jan 03   Gaston Eyskens, PM of Belgium (1949, 1958-61, 1968-72), dies at 82 in the year 1988.   

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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 06   Brent Collins, soap actor (Another World), dies of heart attack at 46 in the year 1988.   

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   In the year 1988 gregory (Pappy) Boyington, ace WW II pilot, dies at 75 of cancer