What Happened on July 13, 1988

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

  • US #1 Song: The Flame - Cheap Trick
  • UK #1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros