What happened on Wednesday July 27, 1988?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1988:

• Political Transition in Burma General Sein Lwin succeeded Ne Win as President of Burma, marking a significant political leadership change in the country during a period of complex political dynamics.
• Radio Shack Launches Tandy 1000 SL Computer Radio Shack announced the Tandy 1000 SL computer, a significant moment in personal computing history that contributed to the growing home computer market of the late 1980s.
• Frank Zamboni: Inventor of the Ice Resurfacing Machine Frank Zamboni, the renowned American inventor best known for creating the iconic ice resurfacing machine that revolutionized ice maintenance in hockey and skating rinks worldwide, was commemorated on this date.
• Baseball Fielding Mishap In a remarkable baseball game, Tommy John committed a record 3 errors on a single play during the New York Yankees' 16-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Events in 1988

July 27, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 27, 1988

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1988

July 27, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 209th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1988 can also be written as 7/27/1988 in the US and as 27/7/1988 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1988 in July 1988 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1988:

• Ryan Tannehill

  Prominent NFL quarterback who currently plays for the Tennessee Titans, known for his versatile playing style.

• Arthur Longo

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1988:

• Judith Barsi

  Child actress tragically murdered by her own parents, known for her roles in animated films like 'The Land Before Time' and 'All Dogs Go to...

• Frank Zamboni

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Steve Winwood - Roll With It
2. Richard Marx - Hold On To The Nights
3. Breathe - Hands To Heaven
4. Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
5. Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control

July 27, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
2. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
3. Kim Wilde - You Came
4. BVSMP - I Need You
5. S-Express - Superfly Guy

July 27, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1988 was Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.

1. Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
2. Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
3. Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Girl)
4. New Edition - If It Isn't Love
5. Troop - Mamacita

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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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 27, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 27, 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 27, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:38 pm and setting at 04:44 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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Your place in the Universe on July 27, 1988

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Someone born on July 27, 1988 is:

36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 29 days old,

or 1926 weeks

or 13482 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 27, 1988?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 27, 1988.

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