Historical Events
- Cubs beat Mets 6-4 in their 1st official night game at Wrigley Field
Sports History
Edmonton Oilers trade Wayne Gretzky to LA Kings for $15-$20 millions
- Just 1 day after 8/8/88 NY's daily number is 888
Famous Deaths
- Giacinto Scelsi, Italian composer and surrealist poet, dies at 83
About August 9, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
