Historical Events
- A Greek pedals self-powered aircraft, 74 miles
- Federal smoking ban during domestic airline flights of 2 hrs or less
- Karolina Szabo runs female world record 25k (1:29:30)/30k (1:47;06)
Famous Birthdays
- Alistair Brownlee, British triathlete (Olympic gold 2012, 16), born in Dewsbury, England
- Victor Anichebe, Nigerian footballer, born in Lagos, Nigeria
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Michael, Lord Ramsey/archbishop of Canterbury, dies
About April 23, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: Heart - Pet Shop Boys
