Historical Events
- FDA approves Minoxidil as a hair loss treatment
- Largest house (130 rooms) on Long Island sold for $22 million
- Republican Convention in New Orleans select Bush-Quayle ticket
Famous Birthdays
- G-Dragon [Kwon Ji-Yong], Korean rapper (Big Bang), born in Seoul, South Korea
Famous Deaths
- Alexandr V Shchukin, Russian cosmonaut, dies in SU-26 crash at 42
Frederick Ashton (1904-1988)
British choreographer (Cinderella), dies at 83
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About August 18, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
