Historical Events
- Canadian Senate OK's free trade pact; with US
- Former Soviet President Brezhnev's son-in-law sentenced to 12-yr (bribery)
- Mercedes-Benz pays $20.2-M fine failed to meet '86 government fuel standard
North Subpoenas Reagan and Bush
Oliver North subpoenas US Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush as defense witnesses for his upcoming trial
Famous Birthdays
- Leon Jackson, Scottish pop-jazz singer (The X-Factor - "When You Believe"), born in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Isamu Noguchi, Japanese-American sculptor (1963 Fine Arts Medal, Noguchi table), dies at 84
- Yuli Daniel, Russian writer (b. 1925)
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About December 30, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
#1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard
