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What Happened on May 4, 1988

Historical Events

  • PEPCON chemical plant in Henderson, Nevada explodes killing 2 and injuring 372 causing damage within 10-mile (16 km) radius
  • USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan

About May 4, 1988

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 2 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby
  • UK #1 Song: Theme From S-Express - S-Express