Historical Events
Sports History
A's shortstop Walt Weiss wins AL rookie of year; 3rd straight for Oakland; Jose Canseco 1986, Mark McGwire 1987
Radio History
Mexican radio station erroneously reports Mike Tyson had died in car crash
- The Morris worm, first internet-distributed computer worm to gain mainstream media attention launched from MIT, strikes Pentagon, SDI research lab & 6 universities
Famous Birthdays
- Julia Görges, German tennis player (7 WTA, 6 ITF titles), born in Bad Oldesloe, Schleswig-Holstein
- Lindze Letherman, American actress (General Hospital), born in Fresno, California
About November 2, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kokomo (From"Cocktail" ) - The Beach Boys
#1 Song: Orinoco Flow - Enya
