Historical Events
- 6.9 earthquake in Spitak, Armenia kills 25,000-50,000 people and leaves up to 500,000 homeless
Event of Interest
Gorbachev announces 10% unilateral Soviet troop reductions at UN
- Mikhail Gorbachev cheered by Wall St crowds upon arrival in NYC
Contract of Interest
MLB Texas Rangers sign free-agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a one-year contract
Sports History
NHL NY Islanders fire head coach Terry Simpson, and replace him with former coach Al Arbour
Event of Interest
PLO delegation lead by Yasser Arafat proclaims the State of Palestine, recognizing the existence of the State of Israel for the first time
1988 History
Famous Birthdays
- Asia Ray Smith, American actress (The Young and the Restless), born in Kaimuki, Hawaii
- Benjamin Clementine [Sainte-Clémentine], British vocalist, composer, musician, and poet (At Least For Now), born in London
- Emily Browning, Australian actress (Ghost Ship), born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Nathan Adrian, American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m freestyle 2012), born in Bremerton, Washington
Famous Deaths
- Andrei P Ershov, Russian computer pioneer, dies
- Christopher Connelly, actor (Liar's Moon, Hawmps), dies at 47
- Peter Langan, Irish restaurateur (Langans London), dies in fire
About December 7, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 9 months and 22 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
