Historical Events
- Cleveland pitcher Doug Jones sets record of 14 consecutive saves
- Red Sox begin AL record 23rd consecutive home win streak
Famous Birthdays
- Micah Richards, English soccer defender (13 caps; Manchester City, Aston Villa) and broadcaster (Sky Sports, BBC Sport, CBS Sports), born in Birmingham, England
- Nichkhun [Horvejkul], Thai American singer-songwriter (2PM), born in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Famous Deaths
- Hibari Misora [Kazue Katō], Japanese pop singer ("Kawa no nagare no yō ni" - Like the Flow of the River), dies of heart failure at 52
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About June 24, 1988
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Foolish Beat - Debbie Gibson
- #1 Song: I Owe You Nothing - Bros