Historical Events
Sports History
Carl Lewis runs a wind-assisted 100m in 9.78 sec
- Florence Joyner runs 100m in women's world record 10.49 seconds
Women's Heptathlete Record
Jackie Joyner-Kersee sets women's heptathlete record of 7,215 pts
- San Antonio (Texas League) beats Jackson 1-0 in 26 innings
Famous Weddings
Michael J. Fox
"Back To The Future" actor Michael J. Fox (27) weds "Family Ties" actress Tracy Pollan (28) at West Mountain Inn in Arlington, Vermont
Wayne Gretzky
Canadian NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky (27) weds American 'Police Academy 5' / 'A League of Their Own' actress Janet Jones (27) in Edmonton, Alberta
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About July 16, 1988
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 3 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
