Historical Events
- 104°F highest temperature ever recorded in Cleveland in June
Chess
Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Tim Rice's musical "Chess" closes at Imperial Theater, NYC, after 68 performances
- Expos Pitcher Floyd Youmans suspended for 60 days due to drugs
- Kristen Logan, 17, of Mississippi, crowned America's Junior Miss
Sports History
MLB player Cal Ripken Jr. plays in his 1,000th consecutive game
- Roger Rabbit Cartoon Character debuts in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"
UEFA European Championship Final
UEFA European Championship Final, Olympiastadion, Munich, Germany: Ruud Gullet & Marco van Basten score as the Netherlands beats Soviet Union, 2-0
Famous Birthdays
- Therese Johaug, Norwegian cross-country skier (Olympic gold 4 x 5k relay 2010, 10k, 15k, 30k 2022; 14 x World C'ship gold), born in Os, Røros, Norway
Famous Deaths
- Axis Sally [Mildred E Gillars], US nazi propagandist (WWII), dies
- Hillel Slovak, Israeli musician (Anthym/What Is This?, Red Hot Chili Peppers) (b. 1962)
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About June 25, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 24 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
