What Happened on November 16, 1988

Historical Events

  • Estonia declares sovereignty in internal affairs

Benazir Bhutto

Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto's PPP wins 1st free Pakistani elections in 11 years

Reagan Hosts Thatcher

President Reagan and the First Lady participate in the official state arrival ceremony, meetings and a state dinner with Margaret Thatcher

Reagan and Kollek

President Reagan meets with Jerusalem's mayor Teddy Kollek


Famous Deaths

  • Lotte Stam-Beese, German-Dutch architect and urban planner who helped reconstruct Rotterdam after the war, dies at 85
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About November 16, 1988

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bad Medicine - Bon Jovi
  • UK #1 Song: The First Time - Robin Beck