What Happened on July 5, 1988

Historical Events

  • Wist Indies cricket paceman Malcolm Marshall takes career best 7-22, beat England by an innings & 156 at Old Trafford

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Lycett, English comedian (The Great British Seeing Bee), born in Birmingham, England
  • Kellen Moore, American NFL player and coach (Dallas Cowboys), born in Prosser, Washington

About July 5, 1988

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 22 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