What happened on Friday July 08, 1988?

Here's what happened on July 08, 1988:

• First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence On this historic day, John Nixon delivered the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The momentous occasion was celebrated with church bells ringing, potentially including the iconic Liberty Bell, marking a pivotal moment in American revolutionary history.
• Iran Air Flight 655 Tragedy A significant international incident occurred when the USS Vincennes, a U.S. Navy warship, shot down Iran Air Flight 655 while flying over the Persian Gulf. The missile attack resulted in the complete destruction of the civilian aircraft and the tragic loss of all 290 passengers aboard, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.
• Tragic Train Derailment in Kerala, India The Island Express train traveling from Bangalore to Kanyakumari derailed on the Peruman bridge and fell into Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, resulting in a devastating accident that killed 105 passengers and injured over 200 more. This catastrophic incident highlighted significant railway safety concerns in India during the late 1980s.
• Miami Arena Opens The Miami Arena, a significant sports and entertainment venue, was inaugurated, providing a new landmark for the city of Miami and a premier location for concerts, sports events, and public gatherings.
• Stevie Wonder's Political Aspiration Renowned musician Stevie Wonder announced his intention to run for mayor of Detroit in the 1992 election, demonstrating his interest in civic engagement and potential political leadership.
• Musicians Indicted on Drug Charges Rockers Jonathan Chico and Robert DeBarge were indicted on drug trafficking charges, highlighting the ongoing challenges of substance abuse in the entertainment industry during the late 1980s.

Events in 1988

July 08, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 08, 1988

Newspapers from Jul. 08, 1988

July 08, 1988 was a Friday and it was the 190th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 08, 1988 can also be written as 7/8/1988 in the US and as 8/7/1988 in UK and Europe.

July 08, 1988 in July 1988 calendar

Famous people born on July 08, 1988:

• Jordan Burroughs

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• Fanny Agostini
• Rachael Finch

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on July 8th

July 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 08, 1988 was The Flame by Cheap Trick, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Cheap Trick - The Flame
2. Pebbles - Mercedes Boy
3. Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
4. INXS - New Sensation
5. Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana

July 08, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 08, 1988 was Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Glenn Medeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
2. The Fat Boys With Chubby Checker - The Twist (Yo, Twist)
3. Salt-N-Pepa - Push It / Tramp
4. Bros - I Owe You Nothing
5. Sabrina - Boys (Summertime Love)

July 08, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 08, 1988 was Paradise by Sade, according to the music chart for the week July 4th and July 10th.

1. Sade - Paradise
2. James Brown - I'm Real
3. The Mac Band Featuring The McCampbell Brothers - Roses Are Red
4. Vanessa Williams - The Right Stuff
5. Gregory Abbott - I'll Prove It To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 8th is Cancer.

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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 08, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 08, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 08, 1988 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 08, 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 08, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 05:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jul 29, 1988.

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Your place in the Universe on July 08, 1988

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Someone born on July 08, 1988 is:

36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 6 days old,

or 1922 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13459 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 08, 1988?

There are 55 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 08, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 08, 1988.

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