Historical Events
- 1st NFL regular-season game played in Phoenix; Cowboys beat Card
- Gilbert, strongest hurricane ever (160 mph), devastates Jamaica
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron Sidwell, English actor and singer, born in Maidstone, Kent, England
Famous Deaths
- (Carlos) "Charlie" Palmieri, American salsa and charanga music bandleader, musical director, and piano player (Tito Puente; Alegre All-Stars), dies after a heart attack at 60
- Alan Bible, American lawyer and politician (Sen-D-Nev, 1954-74), dies at 78
- Lauris Norstad, American general (NATO commander) and CEO (Owens-Corning Fiberglass), dies at 71
Margaret McFarland (1905-1988)
American child psychologist (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood), dies at 83
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About September 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
#1 Song: A Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
