Historical Events
Film Premiere
"Rainman" directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise premieres in New York (Best Picture 1989)
- 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
Sports History
Sandra Miller of Queens sues Mike Tyson for sexual harassment
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? 34 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look Away - Chicago
#1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard
