Historical Events
- Five prominent anti-apartheid activists are released in Cape Town, South Africa after being detained for up to two years under the Internal Security Act
Music History
Hungarian state funeral for composer Béla Bartók in Budapest, 42 years after his death with his remains relocated from New York
- Soviet Union launches Phobos 1 to probe Martian moon (unsuccessful)
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Whitehall, English comedian, writer and actor (Bad education), born in London, England
- Kaci Brown, American singer, born in Sulphur Springs, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Edwards, British comedy writer and actor (Take It From Here, Whack-O!), dies from pneumonia at 68
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About July 7, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Flame - Cheap Trick
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros
