What Happened on February 7, 1988

Historical Events

NBA All-Star Game

38th NBA All-Star Game, Chicago Stadium: East beats West, 138-133; MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, F

  • NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI: AFC beats NFC, 15-6; MVP: Bruce Smith, Buffalo Bills, DE

Famous Birthdays

Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (35 years old)

American football quarterback (Super Bowl 2022 LA Rams; Pro Bowl 2014 Detroit Lions), born in Tampa, Florida

  • Nick Costa, American jazz drummer, born in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
Born in 1988

Famous Weddings

Mike Tyson & Robin Givens

Heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson marries actress Robin Givens

Famous Deaths

  • Lin[wood V] Carter, American sci-fi writer (Lost World of Time), dies at 57

About February 7, 1988

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Could've Been - Tiffany
  • UK #1 Song: I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany