Historical Events
- "Oba Oba" closes at Ambassador Theater NYC after 46 performances
- Amateur referees work NJ Devil-Boston Bruin playoff games, as NHL referees walk-off, due to a restraining order brought by Devils
Election of Interest
Francois Mitterrand elected President of France
Francois Mitterrand
Event of Interest
Mike Tyson crashes his $183,000 Bently on Varick St in New York City
Mike Tyson
Famous Deaths
- Robert A Heinlein, sci-fi writer (Friday), dies of heart failure at 80
1988 Highlights
About May 8, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 33 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
