Historical Events
- PEPCON chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada explodes killing 2 and injuring 372 causing damage within 10-mile (16 km) radius
- USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
Famous Deaths
- Paul Wilson, American doo-wop baritone singer (Flamingos, 1953-64 - "I Only Have Eyes For You"; "Lovers Never Say Goodbye"), dies at 53
1988 Highlights
About May 4, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby- #1 Song: Theme From S-Express - S-Express
#1 Song: Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby
#1 Song: Theme From S-Express - S-Express
