Historical Events In 1988

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

Nov 26   Pioneer 6's closest approach to Earth since 1965 launch (1.87 M km) in the year 1988.   

Nov 27   Angela Aames, actress (Lost Empire, Basic Training), dies in the year 1988.   

Nov 28   In the year 1988 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 in the year 1988.   

Nov 30   NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase in the year 1988.   

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

Nov 30   In the year 1988 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   Benazir Bhutto named first female PM of a Moslem country (Pakistan) in the year 1988.   

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

Dec 02   On this day in history 5 gunmen who hijacked Soviet Aeroflot jet, surrender in Israel   

Dec 02   STS-27 Atlantis launched (Secret military mission) in the year 1988.   

Dec 02   Tata Giacobetti, Italian singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra) on this day in history.   

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

Dec 03   Barry Sanders wins the Heisman Trophy on this day in history.   

Dec 04   Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash on this day in history.   

Dec 05   Shuttle Atlantis launches world's first nuclear-war-fighting satellite on this day in history.   

Dec 06   Arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden on this day in history.   

Dec 06   In the year 1988 bill Harris, US guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63   

Dec 06   Nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown in the year 1988.   

Dec 06   STS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission in the year 1988.   

Dec 07   On this day in history andrei P Ershov, Russian computer pioneer, dies   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 armenian earthquake in Armenia killing 25,000 people   

Dec 07   In the year 1988 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   Mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC on this day in history.   

Dec 07   On this day in history yasser Arafat recognizes existence of Israel   

Dec 08   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.   

Dec 12   John Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56 in the year 1988.   

Dec 12   In the year 1988 nYC Subway system adds new stations (the Z line)   

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Jun 07   On this day in history birth of milan Lucic, Canadian Hockey player (Boston Bruins)   

Jun 07   On this day in history birth of michael Cera, American actor   

Jul 12   On this day in history birth of melissa O'Neil, Canadian singer   

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 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 in the year 1988.   

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

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 06   In the year 1988 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 on this day in history.