Historical Events
- 4 Billion tv-viewers watch Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute
Sports History
Florence Griffith Joyner of USA sets 100m woman's record (10.49)
- Highest temperature ever recorded in San Francisco, 103°F (39°C)
Famous Birthdays
- Summer Bishil, American actress, born in Pasadena, California
Famous Weddings
Wayne Gretzky
NHL ice hockey star player Wayne Gretzky (27) weds actress Janet Jones (27) at St. Joseph's Basilica in Edmonton, Canada
Famous Deaths
- Bruiser Brody [Frank Goodish], professional wrestler, stabbed to death at 42
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights
About July 17, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hold On To The Nights - Richard Marx
#1 Song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You - Glenn Medeiros
