Historical Events
The 1988 Fog Bowl
"The Fog Bowl", a heavy, dense fog rolls over Soldier Field in Chicago during second quarter of the Bears vs Eagles NFC Divisional Playoff Game, cuts visibility to 15-20 yards (Bears win 20-12)
Sports History
Pittsburgh NHL center Mario Lemieux accounts for all his team's goals in Penguins 8-6 win over the NJ Devils; famously scores 5 goals, each in a different way: even strength, power play, shorthanded, penalty shot and empty net; also 3 assists
About December 31, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
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