Historical Events
- Canadian Senate OK's free trade pact; with US
- Former Soviet President Brezhnev's son-in-law sentenced to 12-yr (bribery)
- Mercedes-Benz pays $20.2-M fine failed to meet '86 government fuel standard
Event of Interest
Oliver North subpoenas US Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as defense witnesses for his upcoming trial
1988 History
Famous Birthdays
- Leon Jackson, Scottish pop-jazz singer (The X-Factor - "When You Believe"), born in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Isamu Noguchi, Japanese-American sculptor (1963 Fine Arts Medal, Noguchi table), dies at 84
- Yuli Daniel, Russian writer (b. 1925)
About December 30, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
#1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard
