Historical Events
- Devils 4-2 over Islanders-Devils lead 3-2 in 1st round
Election of Interest
Entertainer and restaurateur Sonny Bono is elected mayor of Palm Springs, California
Sports History
Frank Robinson replaces Cal Ripkin as manager of Baltimore Orioles
- Harvard University patents a genetically engineered mouse (1st for animal life)
Famous Birthdays
- Paulo Londra, Argentine rapper and singer (“Adán Y Eva”; “Nena Maldición”), born in Córdoba, Argentina
Famous Deaths
Alan Paton (1903-1988)
South African author (Cry, the Beloved Country, Too Late the Phalarope) and anti-apartheid activist, dies of cancer at 85
- Charles Melvin Price, American politician (Rep-D-Illinois 1945-88), dies at 83
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About April 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean
#1 Song: Heart - Pet Shop Boys
