Famous Birthdays
- Joe McKnight, NFL and CFL player killed in road rage incident, born in Kenner, Louisiana (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Clifford Roach, cricketer (16 Tests early in West Indian cricket history), dies
- Jacques de Kadt, Dutch politician and writer (Fascism is War!), dies at 90
- Khalil al-Wazir, PLO leader, assassinated by Israeli commandos at 52
- Warde Donovan, dies at 72
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About April 16, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 11 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
