Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis meet in their second presidential debate
- Israel & China sign trade deal, plan diplomatic relations
- MLB National League Championship: Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Mets, 4 games to 3
Event of Interest
Pope John Paul II is the target of anti-papal heckling by Protestant leader Ian Paisley at a European Parliament meeting in Strasbourgh, France
1988 History
Famous Birthdays
- Calum Scott, British pop singer-songwriter ("You Are The Reason"), born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Famous Deaths
- Ken Murray, American comedian (Ken Murray Show, Judy Garland Show) and actor (Bill and Coo, Crooner), dies at 85
- Ruth Manning-Sanders, author of children's books (b. 1895)
About October 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
#1 Song: One Moment In Time - Whitney Houston
