Historical Events
- 32 divers finish cycling underwater on a standard tricycle, to complete 116.66 mi in 75 hrs 20 mins
- Namphy takes control of Haitian government
- World's then largest sausage completed at 13 1/8 miles long
Famous Weddings
- Danny Spitz, heavy metal artist (Anthrax), weds Valerie
Famous Deaths
- Fernand Seguin, Canadian biologist (b. 1922)
- Gladys Spellman, American. Congresswoman (b. 1918)
- Zdeněk Blažek, Czech composer and music theorist (Verchovina), dies at 83
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About June 19, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Foolish Beat - Debbie Gibson
#1 Song: I Owe You Nothing - Bros
