Historical Events
- At 4PM LILCO consumers used a record 3,813 megawatts
- NYC begins $70 million program to rebuild 900 Bronx apartments
Music Premiere
Revival of musical revue "Ain't Misbehavin'", highlighting songs of Fats Waller, opens at Ambassador Theater, NYC; runs for 176 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Zaira Nara, Argentine model and social media personality, born in Boulogne Sur Mer, Argentina
Famous Deaths
- Barry Bingham Sr, US daily newspaper publisher, dies at 82
- Mohammed Zia ul-Haq, Pakistani general and politician (President of Pakistan 1978-88), killed in plane crash at 64
About August 15, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
