Historical Events
- "Naked Gun" movie based on TV's "Police Squad" premieres
- 5 gunmen who hijacked Soviet Aeroflot jet surrender in Israel
- ESPN airs its 10,000th edition of 'Sports Center', making it the most televised cable program in history
- STS-27 Atlantis launched (Secret military mission)
- UN votes 151-2 (Israel and US) to move PLO debate to Geneva, Great Britain abstains
Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Enoch, British actor (How to Get Away with Murder), born in Westminster, London
- Edward Windsor, Lord Downpatrick, English fashion designer (FIDIR) and grandson of English prince Edward, born in London
- Soniya Mehra, Indian actress (Ragini MMS 2), born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Famous Deaths
- Ilona Fehér, Hungarian-Israeli violinist, and pedagogue, dies at 87
- Tata Giacobetti, Italian jazz singer and lyricist (Quartetto Cetra), dies at 66
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About December 2, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley - Will To Power
#1 Song: The First Time - Robin Beck
