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see horoscope and birth chart for July 03, 1988What happened on Sunday, July 3, 1988?
About July 3rd, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 3, 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the U.S. Navy cruiser USS Vincennes fired two surface-to-air missiles at Iran Air Flight 655, an Airbus A300, over the Strait of Hormuz, mistaking it for an Iranian F-14 fighter jet. All 290 passengers and crew members were killed. The incident occurred within Iranian territorial waters, leading to international controversy and strained U.S.-Iran relations.
- Day of the week: July 3rd, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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July 03, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 03, 1988:
- Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by USS Vincennes On July 3, 1988, during the Iran–Iraq War, the U.S. Navy cruiser USS Vincennes fired two surface-to-air missiles at Iran Air Flight 655, an Airbus A300, over the Strait of Hormuz, mistaking it for an Iranian F-14 fighter jet. All 290 passengers and crew members were killed. The incident occurred within Iranian territorial waters, leading to international controversy and strained U.S.-Iran relations. source: britannica.com
- Rare British gold crown pattern sold in Tokyo On July 3, 1988, a rare British gold crown pattern was sold at auction in Tokyo, fetching a significant price. This event highlighted the growing interest in numismatics and the value of historical coins in the global market. source: bbc.com
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge completed in Istanbul The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, was completed on July 3, 1988. This bridge significantly improved transportation between the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, enhancing the city's infrastructure. source: bbc.com
- 16th du Maurier Golf Classic The 16th du Maurier Golf Classic tournament was held, with Sally Little participating. This professional golf event was part of the international golf circuit of the late 1980s.
July 03, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 03, 1988?
July 03, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 185th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 03, 1988 can also be written as 7/3/1988 in the US and as 3/7/1988 in UK and Europe.
July 03, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 03, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 27th and July 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 03, 1988 was Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
- Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
- Cheap Trick - The Flame
- The Jets - Make It Real
- Bruce Hornsby - The Valley Road
July 03, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 03, 1988 was Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.
- Glenn Medeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
- The Fat Boys With Chubby Checker - The Twist (Yo, Twist)
- Salt-N-Pepa - Push It / Tramp
- Bros - I Owe You Nothing
- Sabrina - Boys (Summertime Love)
July 03, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 03, 1988 was Joy by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.
- Teddy Pendergrass - Joy
- Sade - Paradise
- James Brown - I'm Real
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - Keep Risin' To The Top
- Prince - Alphabet St.
July 03, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 3rd is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 03, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 03, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 03, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 03, 1988 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 03, 1988 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on July 03, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 11:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1988.
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How old is someone born on July 03, 1988?
Someone born on July 03, 1988 is:
38 years 1 month old,
or 457 months and 4 days old,
or 1987 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13914 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 03, 1988?
There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 3rd 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 03, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 03, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 3, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 3, 1988 includes Iran Air Flight 655 shot down by USS Vincennes, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 3, 1988 included “Dirty Diana” by Michael Jackson, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 3, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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