Historical Events
- 142nd Grand National: Irish jockey Brendan Powell wins aboard 10/1 shot Rhyme 'n' Reason by 4 lengths from Durham Edition
- NHL New Jersey Devils win 3-0 over New York Islanders; Devils lead 2-1 in playoff 1st round
- US imposes economic sanctions on Panama
Famous Deaths
- Brook Benton [Benjamin Franklin Peay], American soul vocalist (It's Just a Matter of Time; Rainy Night in Georgia), dies of meningitis at 56
- Dave Prater, American R&B singer and musician (Sam & Dave - "Soul Man"), dies in a car crash at 50
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About April 9, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years and 17 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
