Historical Events
- 900 die as earthquake hits China
- Arco Arena in Sacramento CA opens, Sac Kings lose to Seattle, 97-75
- Rafael Fernandez Colón re-elected Governor of Puerto Rico
- Vice President George H. W. Bush is elected President of the United States, defeating Democrat candidate Michael Dukakis
Famous Deaths
- Kingman Brewster, American educator and president of Yale University, dies at 69
1988 Highlights
About November 8, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 3 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio