What Happened on July 14, 1988

Historical Events

  • 200,000 demonstrate in Soviet Armenia for incorporation of Nagorno-Karabak

Sports History

Mike Schmidt passes Mickey Mantle with his 537th HR into 7th place

Radio History

WYHY radio offers $1M to anyone who can prove Elvis is still alive


Famous Birthdays

Conor McGregor (35 years old)

Irish mixed martial artist (third multi-divisional champion in UFC history - Featherweight, Lightweight), born in Dublin, Ireland

Famous Deaths

  • Whitey Witt, American baseball player (NY Yankees, 1922-25), dies at 92
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About July 14, 1988

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 11 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