Historical Events
- Brazil adopts its Constitution
End of Pinochet's Dictatorship
Chile votes in a referendum 56-44 against extending Augusto Pinochet's regime by 8 years thus ending the dictator's 16½ years in power
- Israel bans Meir Kahane's Kach Party on grounds of racism
Famous Birthdays
- Bahar Kızıl, German singer (Monrose), born in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
- Bobby Edner, American actor, born in Downey, California
- Maja Salvador, Filipina actress, born in Aparri, Philippines
Famous Deaths
- Lois Wilson (née Burnham), American co-founder of Al-Anon also known as "Lois W.", dies at 97
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About October 5, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Bites - Def Leppard
#1 Song: Desire - U2
