What Happened on December 19, 1988

Historical Events

  • NASA unveils plans for lunar colony & manned missions to Mars
  • Oklahoma's College football team gets 3 year probation
  • Unexploded WW II bomb found in Frankfurt, Germany-5,000 evacuated

Famous Birthdays

Alexis Sánchez (35 years old)

Chilean soccer forward (Udinese, FC Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Chilean national team; Copa America 2015, 16), born in Tocopilla, Chile

  • Paulina Gretzky, American-born Canadian actress and model

About December 19, 1988

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
  • UK #1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard