What Happened on December 1, 1988

Historical Events

  • 596 dead after cyclone hits Bangladesh, half a million homeless

Benazir Bhutto

Benazir Bhutto named Prime Minister of Pakistan, the 1st female leader of a Muslim country

  • Chinese minister of Foreign affairs Qian Qichen visits Moscow
  • First World AIDS day to raise awareness of the AIDS global epidemic
  • NBC bids a record $401 million to capture television broadcasting rights for the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympic Games

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison gives his final concert at The Front Row Theater in Cleveland, Ohio


Famous Birthdays

Zoë Kravitz (35 years old)

American actress (Big Little Lies), daughter of Lisa Bonet & Lenny Kravitz, born in Los Angeles, California


About December 1, 1988

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley - Will To Power
  • UK #1 Song: The First Time - Robin Beck