Historical Events
- Meteorite explode above Indonesia
- Wendy Wasserstein's play "Heidi Chronicles" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Eliza "Doolittle" [Caird], British pop singer-songwriter ("Skinny Genes"; "Pack Up"), born in Westminster, London
Famous Deaths
- Han G. Hoekstra, Dutch poet (Zandloper), dies at 81
- Kenneth Williams, British actor (Hancock's Half Hour, Carry On films), dies of an overdose at 61
- Youri Egorov, Soviet classical pianist, dies at 33
About April 15, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean
#1 Song: Heart - Pet Shop Boys
