Historical Events
- 2,000 US anti-abortion protesters arrested for blocking clinics
- China announces a herbal male contraceptive
- First scheduled Soviet shuttle launch (postponed)
- Jim Elliott (US) begins 24-hr paced outdoor race for 548.9 mi
Famous Birthdays
- Katherine Timpf, American TV personality (Sincerely, Kat), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Ben Aerden [John Mikkelsen], Dutch actor (Hamlet, Uilenspiegel), dies at 78
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About October 29, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
#1 Song: Orinoco Flow - Enya
