Famous Birthdays
- Brook Lopez, American basketball center (NBA C'ship 2021 Milwaukee Bucks; NBA All-Star 2013 NJ / Brooklyn Nets; Los Angeles Lakers), born in North Hollywood, California
Famous Deaths
- Jim Jordan, American actor and radio comedian (Fibber McGee), dies from a blood clot at 91
- Marius Holtrop, Dutch economist and President of Netherlands Bank (DNB), 1946-67, dies at 85
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About April 1, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Holidays: Good Friday (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
- #1 Song: Don't Turn Around - Aswad