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June 20, 1988 was the 172nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is June 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 June 20, 1988, who was born and died on June 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish Beat by Debbie Gibson), movies (e.g. Coming to America, directed by John Landis), TV series (e.g. Brainstorm) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 1988?
- June 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 1988?
- June 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- June 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 1988?
What day of the week was June 20, 1988?
June 20, 1988 was a Monday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 1988 can also be written as 6/20/1988 in the US and as 20/6/1988 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 1988:
- Curtis strange wins us open golf tournament
- Price is right model janice pennington is knocked out by a tv camera
- Supreme court upholds a law that made it illegal for private clubs to discriminate against women and minorities
- Wabc officially becomes the new jersey devils new home radio
- New york city wabc-am becomes the flagship radio station of the new jersey devils.
- Haitian president leslie manigat is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by lieutenant general henri namphy.
June 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 20, 1988 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 12:26 am.
The previous full moon was on May 31, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Jun 29, 1988.
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Who was born on June 20, 1988?
Famous people born on June 20, 1988:
- Raha Javanmardi
An Iranian Paralympic athlete who has won multiple gold medals in shooting events.
- Martavion Williams
Martavion Williams is an American track and field athlete who specializes in sprinting events.
- Danniella Alvarado
American actress known for her roles in TV shows like Jane the Virgin and Superstore.
- Marien Verweij
Dutch speed skater who won a gold medal in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
- Damira Bekmambetova
Damira Bekmambetova is a Kazakhstani track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump and triple jump.
- Remas Shehata
Remas Shehata is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
- Qusai Saeed
Qusai Saeed is an Iraqi footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the Iraqi Premier League.
- Adam Hann
Adam hann is a guitarist best known as a member of the british indie rock band the 1975.
- Soma Sarkar
Indian footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the I-League.
- Kayleigh Morris
Kayleigh Morris is a reality TV star known for her appearances on various shows.
- Jshon Hernandez
Jshon Hernandez is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher.
- Eddie Cardona
Youtube star.
- Wendy van der Zanden
- Stefan Sinovec
- Aishath Sausan
- Yarimar Rosa
- Filipe Matzembacher
- Nicolás García
- Anders Fønss
- Shefali Chowdhury
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
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Nicole KidmanAmerican actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.
![Lionel Richie]()
Lionel RichieLionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Brian Wilson]()
Brian WilsonAmerican musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![John Goodman]()
John GoodmanAmerican actor.
![Martin Landau]()
Martin LandauHe was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Anne Murray]()
Anne MurrayCanadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.
![Dreama Walker]()
Dreama WalkerAmerican actress.
June 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 35 years 9 months old,
or 429 months and 30 days old,
or 1869 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13087 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 20, 1988?
There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 20, 1988.
June 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
![Ina Balin]()
Ina BalinAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.
![Estelle Winwood]()
Estelle WinwoodActress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.
- Xylan Nova
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Undray Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Clee Harper
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.
- Adaja Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
- Charmeka Johnson
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Muriah Khan
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Ceria Malam
Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.
- Jimel Johnson
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th
June 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 1988:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 1988:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 20th and June 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1988 was Foolish Beat by Debbie Gibson, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat
- Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana
- Rick Astley - Together Forever (Remix)
- The Jets - Make It Real
- Cheap Trick - The Flame
June 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1988 was With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home by Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wet Wet Wet / Billy Bragg With Cara Tivey - With A Little Help From My Friends / She's Leaving Home
- The Timelords - Doctorin' The Tardis
- Bros - I Owe You Nothing
- Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain
- Desireless - Voyage Voyage
June 20, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 20, 1988 was Joy by Teddy Pendergrass, according to the R&B music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 20, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on June 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Teddy Pendergrass - Joy
- George Michael - One More Try
- Prince - Alphabet St.
- Sade - Paradise
- James Brown - I'm Real
June 20, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on June 20, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.
June 20, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on June 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week June 20th and June 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Yuri - QUE TE PASA
- Raphael - TOCO MADERA
- Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine - Todo Por Ti
- Emmanuel - LA ULTIMA LUNA
- Isabel Pantoja - QUERIENDO Y NO
June 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Coming to America
Release year: 1988
Directed by: John Landis
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Paul Bates, Garcelle Beauvais, Feather
Country: United States of America
Pumpkinhead
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Stan Winston
Starring: Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Kimberly Ross
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
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Lucio Fulci
Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan
Country: Italy
Iguana
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Monte Hellman
Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso
Country: Italy
June 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
Brainstorm
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Douglas Trumbull
The Big Picture
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Eric Lartigau
June 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Washington Goes To War
By: David Brinkley
Although Washington, D.C. is now the center of international affairs, government, and politics, it was once a small Southern city that hosted our nationally elected officials.
Zoya
By: Danielle Steel
Zoya, a young cousin to the Tsar flees St. Petersburg for safety against the backdrop of World War I Europe and the Russian Revolution. She is forever changed by the events in her life and she joins Paris' Ballet Russe.
Riding The Iron Rooster
By: Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux (author of The Great Railway Bazaar, and The Old Patagonian Express), takes to the rails again with this account of his epic trip.
Prelude To Foundation
By: Isaac Asimov
It is 12 020 G.E. Cleon I, Emperor Cleon sits uncomfortably on the Imperial throne at Trantor. Forty billion people are gathered here in the multidomed capital, Galactic Empire.
June 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on June 20, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Kings of the Beach
Kenseiden
Gemstone IV
Last Armageddon
Hanjuku Hero
Who was the US President on June 20, 1988?
On June 20, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1988?
On June 20, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 1988?
On June 20, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. 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 June 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.
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 June 1988?
June 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
