Historical Events
- Chemical attack on Kurdish town of Halabja by Iraqi forces kills 5000 civilians - largest ever chemical weapons attack
- Federal grand jury indicts North & Poindexter in Iran-Contra affair
- North Ireland Protestant fires on Catholic funeral, 3 killed
- US sends 3,000 soldiers to Nicaragua's neighbor Honduras
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Adams Foulger, actress (Laura, Devil Commands), dies at 88
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About March 16, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 1 month and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
