What happened on Sunday July 31, 1988?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1988:

• Malaysian Constitutional Crisis The 1988 Malaysian constitutional crisis reached its climax with the removal of Salleh Abas from his position as Lord President, marking a significant moment in Malaysia's judicial and political history that raised questions about judicial independence and political interference.
• Tragic Bridge Collapse in Butterworth, Malaysia A catastrophic bridge collapse occurred at the Sultan Abdul Halim ferry terminal in Butterworth, Penang, Malaysia, resulting in 32 fatalities and 1,674 injuries. This devastating incident highlighted significant infrastructure safety concerns and prompted investigations into structural engineering standards.
• Assassination of Shia Leader Allama Arif Hussain Hussaini, a prominent leader of Pakistani Shia Muslims, was shot and killed in Peshawar, reflecting the ongoing sectarian tensions and political violence in Pakistan during this period.
• Willie Stargell Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Willie Stargell, legendary baseball player, became the 200th player inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, commemorating his outstanding contributions to the sport and his remarkable career achievements.
• End of an Era: Last Playboy Club Closes The final Playboy club shut its doors, marking the end of a cultural phenomenon that had been a significant part of American entertainment and social landscape since the 1960s.
• 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.

Events in 1988

July 31, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1988

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 31, 1988 in July 1988 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1988:

• Charlie Carver

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• Leonie Hanne

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1988:

• André Navarra
• Claudio Napoleoni

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on July 31st

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 31st 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 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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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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Your place in the Universe on July 31, 1988

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Someone born on July 31, 1988 is:

36 years 9 months old,

or 441 months and 14 days old,

or 1919 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13436 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1988?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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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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