On March 12, 1988, Jacksonville, Florida was experiencing a hot and humid day, with temperatures reaching up to 92 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity of 70%. In the evening, the city was the host of a major town hall meeting, where the mayor and other officials discussed the future of the city. In the sports world, the Jacksonville Jaguars, a newly formed Arena Football League team, played their first ever game against the Tampa Bay Storm, with the Jaguars winning 53-37. Meanwhile, in the world of music, the rock band Guns N' Roses released their debut album, Appetite for Destruction.