Historical Events
- Jim Fregosi is fired as manager of White Sox
- Latvian flag raised in Riga for first time since annexation by USSR
- Lou Piniella is fired as manager of Yankees for 2nd time
- WNBC 660 final transmission, WFAN moves from 1050 to 660 & WUKQ begins on 1050 at 5:30 PM (NYC radio)
Famous Birthdays
- Stacy DuPree, American musician (Eisley), born in The Woodlands, Texas
Famous Divorces
Mike Tyson & Robin Givens
Robin Givens files for divorce after 8-month marriage to Mike Tyson
Famous Deaths
- Billy Daniels, African-American jazz singer ("That Old Black Magic") and television pioneer (The Billy Daniels Show), dies of cancer at 73
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About October 7, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Love Bites - Def Leppard
#1 Song: Desire - U2
