Famous Birthdays
- Eric Gordon, American basketball guard (NBA 6th Man of the Year, NBA 3-Point Contest champion 2017; Houston Rockets), born in Indianapolis, Indiana
Famous Deaths
- Edward Pelham-Clinton, 10th Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne (b. 1920)
- Ooka Shohei, Japanese novelist (b. 1909)
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About December 25, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Christmas (India), Christmas Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States)
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Poison
- #1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard