Historical Events
- John Moschitta set record for fast talking: 586 words per minute
- Porntip Nakhirunkanok, 19, of Thailand, crowned 37th Miss Universe
- Power outage in Boston Garden in NHL's Stanley Cup finals
- Section 28 passed as law by Parliament in the United Kingdom prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality. Repealed 2001/2004
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Gilman, American singer (One Voice), born in Westerly, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
- James "Hamish" Hamilton, British publisher (Salinger/Mitford), dies at 87
- Tom Burtt, New Zealand cricketer (NZ slow left-arm bowler in 11 Tests 1947-53), dies at 73
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 24, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: One More Try - George Michael
#1 Song: With a Little Help from My Friends/She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg
