Historical Events
- Red Sox replace manager John McNamara with Joe Morgan
Music Concert
Sting performs his 1st Rain Forest benefit at the Kennedy Center, Washington, DC
Famous Birthdays
- Colton Haynes, American actor (Teen Wolf), born in Wichita, Kansas
- Steven R. McQueen, American Actor (The Vampire Diaries), born in Los Angeles, California
- Tulisa [Tulisa Contostavlos], English singer (N-Dubz), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Huub Bals, Dutch film promotor, dies at 51
- Samuel L Mendel, oldest US war veteran, dies at 104
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About July 13, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Flame - Cheap Trick
- #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros