Historical Events
- PEPCON chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada explodes killing 2 and injuring 372 causing damage within 10-mile (16 km) radius
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
About May 4, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby
- #1 Song: Theme From S-Express - S-Express