Historical Events
- Amnesty International's "Human Rights Now!" Concert Tour ends in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- NCAA record rushing yardage (768 yards-Oklahoma)
- With 2 outs in bottom of 9th, an injured Kirk Gibson hits dramatic 2 run HR to give Dodgers a 5-4 win in 1st game of World Series
Famous Birthdays
- Mesut Özil, Turkish-German football player (Arsenal, German national team), born in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany
Famous Deaths
- Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji [Leon Dudley Sorabji], Parsi-British pianist and composer (Opus clavicembalisticum), dies of heart failure at 96
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About October 15, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 14 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
