What Happened on October 12, 1988

Historical Events

George H. W. Bush and Michael Dukakis meet in their second presidential debate

Israel & China sign trade deal, plan diplomatic relations
MLB National League Championship: Los Angeles Dodgers beat New York Mets, 4 games to 3

Pope John Paul II is the target of anti-papal heckling by Protestant leader Ian Paisley at a European Parliament meeting in Strasbourgh, France

British pop singer-songwriter ("You Are The Reason"; "Dancing on My Own"), born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

Ken Murray, American comedian (Ken Murray Show, Judy Garland Show) and actor (Bill and Coo, Crooner), dies at 85
Ruth Manning-Sanders, author of children's books (b. 1895)

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra