Historical Events
Canadian Women's Open
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Vancouver GC: Sally Little wins by 1 stroke from Laura Davies of England
- Gene Nelson of the Oakland A's becomes first AL pitcher to steal a base since 1973 in 9-8 win over Toronto Blue Jays
Event of Interest
The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus
- US Vincennes in Strait of Hormoez shoots Iran Airbus A300, kills 290
Famous Deaths
- Gabriel Dell, American actor (The Bowery Boys, Steve Allen Show), dies of leukemia at 68
1988 Highlights
About July 3, 1988
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 15 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