Saturday August 20, 1988: on this day

August 20, 1988 was the 233rd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 20, 1988 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 20, 1988, who was born and died on August 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Roll With It by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Betrayed, directed by Costa-Gavras), TV series (e.g. First Impressions) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 20, 1988?


August 20, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1988 can also be written as 8/20/1988 in the US and as 20/8/1988 in UK and Europe.

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August 20, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1988:

  • 6.5 earthquake strikes india / nepal, 1,000s killed
  • Peru becomes a member of the berne convention copyright treaty.
  • ''black saturday'' of the yellowstone fire in yellowstone national park
  • Iran : iraq war: a cease-fire is agreed after almost eight years of war.
  • The troubles: eight british army soldiers are killed and 28 wounded when their bus is hit by a provisional irish republican army roadside bomb in northern ireland (see ballygawley bus bombing).
  • The iran–iraq war ends, with an estimated one million lives lost.
  • The troubles: eight british soldiers are killed and 28 wounded when their bus is hit by an ira roadside bomb in ballygawley, county tyrone.

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August 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1988 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 11:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 29, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Aug 27, 1988.

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Who was born on August 20, 1988?


Famous people born on August 20, 1988:

  • Nikki SooHoo
    Nikki SooHoo

    American actress.

  • Jerryd Bayless

    American basketball player.

  • Sarah R

    Lotfi, american director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • José Zamora

    Spanish footballer.

  • Ferhat Pehlivan

    Turkish boxer.

  • Naathan Phan

    Scottish actor and magician.

  • Strify (Cinema Bizarre)
  • Bharat Chawda
  • Mark Little
  • Bianca Thomas
  • Pier Filippo Mazza
  • Mario Osuna
  • Steven Beattie
  • Tramaine Brock
  • Joyce Chepkirui
  • Fabrizio Falco
  • Jacek Jarecki
  • Lee Kyu-ro

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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August 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 35 years 7 months old,

or 427 months and 9 days old,

or 1857 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13005 days old,

if you were born on August 20, 1988.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1988?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1988?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1988.

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August 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1988:

  • Jean-Paul Aron
  • Ferdinand Karmelk
  • Joan Gale Robinson
  • John Stacy
  • Lilla Szolcsányi

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1988:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1988 was Roll With It by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Roll With It
  2. - Monkey youtube
  3. - 1-2-3
  4. - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
  5. - Make Me Lose Control

August 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1988 was The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Only Way Is Up
  2. - The Loco-Motion
  3. - I Need You
  4. - You Came
  5. - The Harder I Try

August 20, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1988 was Loosey's Rap by Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 20, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Loosey's Rap
  2. - Nice 'N' Slow
  3. - Watching You
  4. - Make It Last Forever
  5. - Mamacita

August 20, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

August 20, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - Es un alma en pena
  4. - YA NO
  5. - MARIA

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August 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Betrayed

Betrayed

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Costa-Gavras

Starring: Debra Winger, Tom Berenger, John Heard, Betsy Blair

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Michael A. Simpson

Starring: Pamela Springsteen, Renée Estevez, Tony Higgins, Valerie Hartman

Hero and the Terror

Hero and the Terror

Release year: 1988

Directed by: William Tannen

Starring: Chuck Norris, Brynn Thayer, Steve James, Jack O'Halloran

Top Line

Top Line

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Nello Rossati

Starring: Franco Nero, George Kennedy, William Berger, Larry Dolgin, Rodrigo Obregon, Deborah Moore (II), Steven Luotto, Robert Redcross, Mary Stavin, Shirley Hernandez

Country: Italy

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

August 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 20, 1988 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

First Impressions

First Impressions

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Shapiro

Luv Kush

Luv Kush

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Jay Sreesivan

Brainstorm

Brainstorm

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Douglas Trumbull

The Big Picture

The Big Picture

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Eric Lartigau

August 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Thief Of Time by Tony Hillerman

A Thief Of Time

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A prominent anthropologist disappears in a moonlit Indian ruin, where "thieves" of time ravage sacred ground for the sake of profit. He is on the brink of making an historic discovery that will change the course of history.

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers by Paul Kennedy

The Rise And Fall Of The Great Powers

By:

The "modern" period of international and national power. Explanates how different powers have changed over the five centuries since the creation of the "new."

Libra by Don DeLillo

Libra

By:

Don DeLillo's powerful and convincing fiction on John F. Kennedy's assassination traces Lee Harvey Oswald’s journey from troubled teenager into a man of precarious security.

Doctors by Erich Segal

Doctors

By:

Erich Segal takes us on a journey through the lives of 1962 Harvard Medical School class members, writing with all the passion and power of Love Story. His

August 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 20, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chopper I

Chopper I

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: SNK

ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter)

ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter)

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Digital Integration

Abracadabra

Abracadabra

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Proein Soft Line

Madden NFL

Madden NFL

Platform: Apple II, Amiga, Macintosh, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Gear, 3DO, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Wii, Wii U, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Windows PC, Mac OS X, DOS, PlayStat

Genre: American football video game

Publisher: EA Sports

Earthlight

Earthlight

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Firebird Software

history

Who was the US President on August 20, 1988?

On August 20, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1988?

On August 20, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1988?

On August 20, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

Find out more about August 20th

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What happened in 1988?

1988 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Nightline goes on location to Jerusalem Israel
  • John Demjanjuk (Ivan the Terrible), sentenced to death in Jerusalem
  • Chess opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 68 performances

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What was the calendar for August 1988?

August 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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