What Happened on July 15, 1988

Historical Events

Die Hard

"Die Hard" directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman is released in the US

Famous Deaths

  • Eleanor Estes, American children's author and illustrator (Ginger Pye, Moffats), dies at 82
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About July 15, 1988

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Flame - Cheap Trick
  • UK #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros