Historical Events
- American swimmer Janet Evans sets a world record 4:03.85 to win the 400m freestyle gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; 3rd gold medal of the Games (400m I/M, 800m)
Olympic Gold
American swimmer Matt Biondi wins the blue ribband 100m freestyle gold medal in Olympic record 48.63 at the Seoul Games; beats countryman Chris Jacobs & Stéphan Caron of France
- Canada begins production of a $5 silver Maple Leaf bullion coin
- South Korean coaches attack NZ referee after disputing his decision, Olympic Korean boxer stages a 67 minute sit-in
- Soviet gymnast Vladimir Artemov wins individual all-round gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; follows his teams all-round victory; wins 4 gold for the Games
Famous Birthdays
- Bethany Dillon, American Christian musician, born in Bellefontaine, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Rais Amrohvi, Pakistani poet and psychoanalyst, dies at 74
- Rezső Sugár, Hungarian composer (Savonarola), and pedagogue, dies at 68
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About September 22, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail") - Bobby McFerrin
#1 Song: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies
