Historical Events
Film Premier
"Rainman" directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise premieres in New York (Best Picture 1989)
Dustin Hoffman
Tom Cruise
- 3 trains collide in London, 40 die
- NYC Subway system adds new stations (Z line)
- PLO leader Yasi Arafat accepts Israel's right to exist
Event of Interest
Sandra Miller of Queens sues Mike Tyson for sexual harassment
Mike Tyson
Famous Deaths
- Anthony "Tony Pro" Provenzano, American Mafia figure (b. 1917)
- John Canning, NY Post managing editor, dies at 56
1988 Highlights
About December 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
