Historical Events
- Agnes Neil Williams purchases Baltimore Orioles for $70 million Eli Jacobs becomes CEO of Baltimore Orioles
- Carlos Andres Perez re-elected president of Venezuela
- Merv Hughes takes 13 wickets v WI at the WACA but Australia lose
- Milwaukee Bucks win their 1,000th NBA game (2nd fastest)
Event of Interest
Nelson Mandela is transferred to Victor Vester Prison, Capetown
- STS-27 Atlantis lands in California after secret mission
Meeting of Interest
Yasser Arafat meets prominent American Jews in Stockholm, Sweden
1988 History
Famous Divorces
Robin Williams
Actor and comedian Robin Williams (37) divorces Valerie Velardi after 10 years of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Bill Harris, American guitarist (Clovers-Love Potion No 9), dies at 63
Roy Orbison (1936-1988)
American rock singer-songwriter ("Pretty Woman"; "Only The Lonely"; Traveling Wilburys - "Handle With Care"), dies of a massive heart attack at 52
About December 6, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 23 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
