What Happened on September 16, 1988

Historical Events

  • Cincinnati Reds Tom Browning pitches a perfect game, beats LA Dodgers, 1-0
  • Fish leaves rock group Marillion
  • Javed Miandad completes 211, his 5th Test Cricket double, v Australia
  • Jury awards Valerie Harper $1.6 M in dispute over TV series

Famous Birthdays

  • Sarah Steele, American actress (The Good Wife), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Teddy Geiger, American singer and songwriter (Stitches - Shawn Mendes), born in Rochester, New York

About September 16, 1988

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
  • UK #1 Song: A Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins