University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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The shuttle Discovery blasted into orbit in September, the first space flight since the shuttle Challenger mission ended tragically 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986. The Discovery ended its successful four day, 1.6 million mile mission with a triumphant landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. 28

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It became an international effort of good will. Russians and American rescuers cut through the ice in Alaska to save two California gray whales. The whales were trapped in the ice for more than three weeks. News me- dia from around the world converged on the tiny village of Barrow. Alaska, to cover the successful rescue. The summer of 1988 was hit with the worst drought in many years. Through- out the midwest, farmers watched help- lessly as their crops went dry.

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It was one of the big marriages of the year. Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson married actress Robin Givens. But the stormy marriage of the 22 year-old rich boxer and the 23 year- old beautiful actress lasted less than a year. She filed for divorce. But after being accused of marrying Iron Mike for his money, Ms. Givens said she wouldn ' t take a dime, [p]