Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
Actress Audrey Hepburn is appointed a UNICEF Special Ambassador (Goodwill Ambassador 1989)
Event of Interest
US President Ronald Reagan presides at unveiling of Knute Rockne stamp
Famous Deaths
- Kurt Georg Kiesinger, German politician and author (Chancellor of West Germany 1966-69), dies at 83
About March 9, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
