Historical Events
- Actor Gary Busey critically injured in motorcycle crash
- Edmonton center Jimmy Carson becomes just the third player to score 6 NHL hat tricks before the age of 21 in the Oilers 10-6 win over the New York Rangers
Eddie Murray
Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers
- USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
Famous Deaths
- Osman Achmatowicz, Polish chemist, dies at 89
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About December 4, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Look Away - Chicago
- #1 Song: Mistletoe And Wine - Cliff Richard