What Happened on October 24, 1988

Historical Events

Sports History

NY Islander's & NHL high scorer, Mike Bossy retires

  • Typhoon Ruby sinks Philippine ferry; hundreds drown

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Shalikar, American actor (Honey I Blew Up the Kid), born in East Brunswick, New Jersey
  • Joshua Shalikar, American actor (Honey I Blew Up the Kid), born in East Brunswick, New Jersey
Born in 1988

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Armstrong, American boxer (world featherweight, lightweight, welterweight [19 x title defences] champion), dies at 75
  • Sumner White, American sailor (Olympic gold 1952), dies at 58

About October 24, 1988

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Holidays: Labour Day (New Zealand)

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

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