Historical Events
- Crude oil prices jump in anticipation of possible production accord at Gulf Cooperation Council meeting set for October 16
- Naguib Mahfouz is the 1st Arabic writer to win the Nobel Prize in Literature
- NJ Devils raise their 1st pennant by winning the Patrick Division Playoff Championship
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Maxwell, Australian cricket all-rounder (7 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 104, 8 wickets; ODI HS 201no 2023 WC; Victoria, Melbourne Stars, RC Bangalore), born in Melbourne, Australia
- MacKenzie Mauzy, American actress
- Max Thieriot, American actor
Famous Divorces
Mike Tyson & Robin Givens
Mike Tyson countersues Robin Givens for divorce & annulment
Famous Deaths
- Mary Morris, actress (Agitator, Double Door), dies
- Vic Raschi, American baseball pitcher (4 × MLB All-Star; 6 × World Series; AL strikeout leader 1951; NY Yankees), dies of a heart attack at 69
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About October 14, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Red Red Wine - UB40
#1 Song: One Moment In Time - Whitney Houston
