Historical Events
- Australia unveils 1st platinum coin (Koala)
- NBC premieres "Later" with Bob Costas (1st guest Linda Ellerbee)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
About August 22, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Monkey - George Michael
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
