Historical Events
- Amateur referees work NJ Devil-Boston Bruin playoff games, as NHL referees walk-off, due to a restraining order brought by Devils
- Brazilian musical revue "Oba Oba" closes at Ambassador Theater, NYC, after 46 performances
Election of Interest
François Mitterrand elected President of France
Sports History
Mike Tyson crashes his $183,000 Bently on Varick St in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Domingo Ortega, Spanish bullfighter (The Art of Bullfighting), dies at 82
- Robert A. Heinlein, American sci-fi writer (Friday), dies of heart failure at 80
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About May 8, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
#1 Song: Perfect - Fairground Attraction
