Historical Events
- Deep Rover 1-man research submarine unveiled at Crater Lake, Oregon
Radio Premiere
Rush Limbaugh begins his national radio show.
Famous Deaths
- Florence Eldridge [McKechnie], American Broadway stage and screen actress (Long Day's Journey Into Night; The Swan; Inherit The Wind), dies of a heart attack at 86
- John Dearden, American cardinal (1969-88) and archbishop of Detroit, dies at 80
About August 1, 1988
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Civic Holiday (Canada), Summer Bank Holiday (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Roll With It - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: The Only Way Is Up - Yazz & The Plastic Population
