Historical Events
Olympic Games
American diver Greg Louganis smashes his head on diving board during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Seoul Olympics; recovers to qualify for the final which he wins the following day
- Australian swimmer Duncan Armstrong sets world record 1:47.25 to win the 200m freestyle gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; beats Anders Holmertz of Sweden by 0.64
New Jersey
Bon Jovi release their 4th album "New Jersey" - most top ten hits of any rock/glam metal album (5)
- British swimmer Adrian Moorehouse wins 100m breaststroke gold medal in 1:02.04 at the Seoul Olympics; edges Károly Güttler of Hungary by 0.01
- Israel launches 1st satellite, for secret military reconnaissance
- US women's all-round gymnastics team is controversially penalised 0.5 after compulsory round at the Seoul Olympics; substitute an alternate athlete on uneven bars medal podium; Americans finish 4th just 0.3 behind East Germany
Famous Deaths
- Oren Lee Staley, American 1st President of the National Farmers Organization (1955-79), dies after a fall at 65
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About September 19, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail") - Bobby McFerrin
#1 Song: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies
