Historical Events
- "Piper Alpha" oil drilling platform explosion kills 167 in the North Sea about 190 km (120 miles) north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland; rig operated by Occidental Petroleum (Caledonia) Limited, explodes, 167 die
- Carlos Salinas de Gortari elected President of Mexico
About July 6, 1988
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 9 months and 18 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
