Historical Events
- American political cult leader Lyndon LaRouche convicted of tax and mail fraud
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Popplewell, English actress
Famous Deaths
- Hunter "Stork" Hendry, Australian cricket all-rounder (11 Tests, 1 x 100, 16 wickets; NSW CA, Victoria CA), dies at 93
Sylvester James Jr. (1947-1988)
American singer-songwriter (Do Ya Wanna Funk), dies of complications from HIV/AIDS at 41
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About December 16, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Look Away - Chicago
#1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard
