What Happened on August 4, 1988

Historical Events

  • 21st San Diego Comic-Con International opens at Omni Hotel
  • Congress votes $20,000 to each Japanese-American interned in WW II
  • Hertz car rental will pay out $23 million in consumer fraud case

About August 4, 1988

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
  • UK #1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population