Historical Events
- In New Zealand, Bastion Point land returned to the local Maori iwi (tribe), Ngāti Whātua
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksander Lesun, Russian modern pentathlete (Olympic gold pentathlon 2016), born in Barysaw, Belarus
Famous Deaths
- Hellmuth Christian Wolff, composer, dies at 82
- Lex van Delden [Alexander Zwaap], Dutch composer and writer (Canto della Guerra), dies at 68
- Robert Riefling, Norwegian concert pianist and pedagogue (Royal Danish Academy, 1967-88; Norwegian Academy of Music from ,1973-88), dies at 76
1988 Highlights
About July 1, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dirty Diana - Michael Jackson
#1 Song: I Owe You Nothing - Bros
