Historical Events
Becker's 1st ATP
Boris Becker beats defending champion Ivan Lendl 5–7, 7–6, 3–6, 6–2, 7–6 in a classic final to win his first of 3 ATP Masters Grand Prix tennis titles at Madison Square Garden, NYC
Jim Bakker Indicted
Federal grand jury indicts The PTL Club founder and Christian evangelist Jim Bakker for fraud after he paid hush money to cover up an alleged rape
- Shuttle Atlantis launches world's 1st nuclear-war-fighting satellite
Famous Birthdays
- Ross Bagley, American actor (Nicky-Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air), born in Los Angeles, California
About December 5, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 4 months and 24 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
