Historical Events
- 596 dead after cyclone hits Bangladesh, half a million homeless
Historic Event
Benazir Bhutto named Prime Minister of Pakistan, the 1st female leader of a Muslim country
- Chinese minister of Foreign affairs Qian Qichen visits Moscow
- First World AIDS day to raise awareness of the AIDS global epidemic
- NBC bids a record $401 million to capture television broadcasting rights for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympic Games
- Roy Orbison gives his final concert at The Front Row Theater in Cleveland, Ohio
Famous Birthdays
Tyler Joseph (34 years old)
American singer-songwriter (Twenty One Pilots), born in Columbus, Ohio
Zoë Kravitz (34 years old)
American actress (Big Little Lies), daughter of Lisa Bonet & Lenny Kravitz, born in Los Angeles, California
1988 Highlights
About December 1, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley - Will To Power
#1 Song: The First Time - Robin Beck