What Happened on December 13, 1988

Historical Events

  • 3 men end 29-hr all-466-station subway ride in NYC

Arafat Address

Yasser Arafat addresses UN in Geneva

Famous Birthdays

  • Darcy Blake, Welsh footballer, born in New Tredegar, Wales
  • Rickie Fowler, American golfer (US Masters 2018 runner-up; Ryder Cup 2010, 14, 16, 18), born in Murrieta, California

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Nichols, American politician (Rep-D-AL, 1967-88), dies of a heart attack in office at 70
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About December 13, 1988

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Look Away - Chicago
  • UK #1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard