What Happened on February 10, 1988

Historical Events

  • 3-judge panel of 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco strikes down Army's ban on homosexuals (later overturned by appeal)
  • Rocky Malebane-Metsing coup in Bophuthatswana fails

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Kwan, American filmmaker (Everything, Everywhere, All at Once), born in Westborough, Massachusetts

Famous Deaths

  • Don Patterson, American jazz organist (Hip Cake Walk; Holiday Soul), dies at 51
  • Paolo Renosto, Italian composer, dies at 52
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About February 10, 1988

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Could've Been - Tiffany
  • UK #1 Song: I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany