What Happened on August 9, 1988

Historical Events

  • Cubs beat Mets 6-4 in their 1st official night game at Wrigley Field

NHL Trade

Edmonton Oilers trade Wayne Gretzky to LA Kings for $15-$20 millions

  • Just 1 day after 8/8/88 NY's daily number is 888
1988 History

Famous Deaths

  • Giacinto Scelsi, Italian composer and surrealist poet, dies at 83
1988 Highlights

About August 9, 1988

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 19 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