Historical Events
- CFL's Earl Winfield (Ham) scores TDs on 101-yd punt return, 100-yd kickoff return & 58-yd pass reception
Telethon
Jerry Lewis' 23rd Muscular Dystrophy telethon raises $41,132,113
Famous Deaths
- Gert Fröbe [Karl Gerhart Fröbe], German actor (Goldfinger, Lover's Wood, Upper Hand), dies from a heart attack at 75
- Lawrence Brown, American trombonist (Duke Ellington Orchestra), dies at 81
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About September 5, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 7 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Holidays: Labor Day (United States), Labour Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
#1 Song: A Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
