Historical Events
- Constitution of Turks and Caicos Islands is restored and revised.
Famous Birthdays
- Bjarni Viðarsson, Icelandic footballer
- Trevor Carson, Northern Irish footballer
Famous Deaths
- Alberto Olmedo, Argentine comedian (b. 1933)
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About March 5, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Father Figure - George Michael
#1 Song: I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue
