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About July 31st, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 31, 1988, the Malaysian constitutional crisis concluded with the suspension and eventual removal of Lord President Tun Salleh Abas from the Supreme Court.
- Day of the week: July 31st, 1988 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Roll With It by Steve Winwood
- #1 UK song: The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- July 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was July 31, 1988?
- Who was born on July 31, 1988?
- July 31, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- July 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- July 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on July 31, 1988?
- Back in 1988
July 31, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 31, 1988:
- Malaysian Constitutional Crisis On July 31, 1988, the Malaysian constitutional crisis concluded with the suspension and eventual removal of Lord President Tun Salleh Abas from the Supreme Court. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Willie Stargell inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame On July 31, 1988, Willie Stargell, a legendary baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Stargell, known for his powerful hitting and leadership, led the Pirates to World Series championships in 1971 and 1979. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving 82% of the vote. source: mlb.com
- Last Playboy Club closes in Lansing, Michigan On July 31, 1988, the final Playboy Club, located in Lansing, Michigan, closed its doors, marking the end of nearly 30 years of the iconic nightspot. The club had outlasted others in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, which had all folded in the mid-1980s. The closure left a vacancy in the Hilton hotel it had occupied, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. source: euronews.com
- Jose Canseco's Home Run Milestone Jose Canseco became the first Major League Baseball player to hit 30 home runs in each of his first three seasons, demonstrating exceptional batting prowess and setting a notable record.
- Death of Trinidad Silva Trinidad Silva, known for his role in the popular TV show Hill Street Blues, tragically died in an automobile accident at the age of 38, cutting short a promising acting career.
- Ayako Okamoto Wins LPGA Tournament Ayako Okamoto secured victory at the LPGA Greater Washington Golf Open, highlighting the growing international presence and success of women in professional golf.
- NFL Exhibition Game in London The Miami Dolphins defeated the San Francisco 49ers 27-21 in a notable exhibition game in London, representing an early example of the NFL's international expansion efforts.
July 31, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 31, 1988?
July 31, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 31, 1988 can also be written as 7/31/1988 in the US and as 31/7/1988 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on July 31, 1988?
Famous people born on July 31, 1988:
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July 31, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 31, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 25th and July 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- Richard Marx - Hold On To The Nights
- Breathe - Hands To Heaven
- Def Leppard - Pour Some Sugar On Me
- Eric Carmen - Make Me Lose Control
July 31, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 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.
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- Kim Wilde - You Came
- BVSMP - I Need You
- S-Express - Superfly Guy
July 31, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 31, 1988 was Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown, according to the music chart for the week July 25th and July 31st.
- Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Sign Your Name
- Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Girl)
- New Edition - If It Isn't Love
- Troop - Mamacita
July 31, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 31, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 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 31, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 31, 1988 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 10:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.
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Someone born on July 31, 1988 is:
37 years 11 months old,
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or 1981 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13871 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1988?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 31st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 31, 1988.
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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on July 31, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to July 31, 1988 includes Malaysian Constitutional Crisis, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around July 31, 1988 included “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of July 31, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
July 31, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Charlie Carver, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make July 31, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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