Historical Events
- Boston Red Sox Barrett steals home
- In Santa Barbara, CA, a team of 32 divers begin cycling underwater on a standard tricycle, to complete 116.66 mi in 75 hrs 20 mins
Famous Birthdays
- Banks [Jillian Banks], American singer-songwriter (Beggin for Thread), born in Orange County, California
- Keshia Chante, Canadian singer and TV host (Entertainment Tonight Canada), born in Ottawa, Ontario
- Leeland Dayton Mooring, American contemporary Christian music and rock singer-songwriter (Leeland), born in Baytown, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Miguel Piñero, Puerto Rican playwright, actor, and co-founder of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe. (b. 1946)
1988 Highlights
About June 16, 1988
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Together Forever - Rick Astley
#1 Song: Doctorin' the Tardis - Timelords
