Historical Events
- 31 reported dead as Ugandan jetliner crashes in fog near Rome
- Dallas Green replaces Lou Pinella as manager of NY Yankees
- Lyndon LaRouche pleads innocent to fraud, conspiracy indictment
- Phillip Morris announces $11 Billion tender offer for Kraft
- Rockin Robin beats "Sensational" Sherri Martel for WWF woman's title
Album Release
Traveling Wilburys release debut album "Volume 1", featuring the single "Handle With Care"; pseudonymous band members include Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty
1988 History
About October 17, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
#1 Song: One Moment In Time - Whitney Houston
