Historical Events
- 59th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium, Cin
- All star MVP: Terry Steinbach (Oakland A's)
- Margo Adams alleges Red Sox Wade Bogg's had an affair with her
- USSR launches Phobos II for Martian orbit
Famous Birthdays
Inbee Park (35 years old)
South Korean golfer (7 major titles; US Open 2008, 13), born in Seoul, South Korea
- Melissa O'Neil, Canadian actress (The Rookie) and singer (Canadian Idol, 2005), born in Calgary, Alberta
Famous Deaths
- Joshua Logan, Broadway producer (South Pacific), dies at 79 of palsy
- Julian Trevelyan, English Surrealist painter and collage maker, dies at 78
- Raymond W Goldsmith, US economist, dies at 83
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About July 12, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Flame - Cheap Trick
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros
