Page 18: Historical Events In 1988

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

Nov 26   On this day in history pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km)   

Nov 27   In the year 1988 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   In the year 1988 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   On this day in history soviets stop jamming Radio Liberty; first time in 38 years   

Nov 30   On this day in history 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   In the year 1988 benazir Bhutto named first female PM of a Moslem country (Pakistan)   

Dec 01   In the year 1988 nBC bids record $401M to capture rights to 1992 Barcelona Olympics   

Dec 02   In the year 1988 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   In the year 1988 tata Giacobetti, Italian singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra)   

Dec 02   UN votes 151-2 (Isr and US) to move PLO debate to Geneva, Britain abstains in the year 1988.   

Dec 03   On this day in history barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy   

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

Dec 05   In the year 1988 shuttle Atlantis launches world's first nuclear-war-fighting satellite   

Dec 06   Arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden in the year 1988.   

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

Dec 06   Nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown on this day in history.   

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

Dec 07   In the year 1988 mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC   

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   On this day in history massive Earthquake in Armenia kills 100,000 in cities of Leninakan and Spitak   

Dec 12   On this day in history john Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56   

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

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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 in the year 1988.   

Jul 13   On this day in history birth of steven R. McQueen, American Actor   

Aug 07   Melody Oliveria, American internet blogger was born on this day in history.   

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

Oct 23   In the year 1988 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 in the year 1988.   

Jan 03   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

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

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 in the year 1988.   

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