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Sunday March 20, 1988: on this day
March 20, 1988 was the 80th day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is March 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 March 20, 1988, who was born and died on March 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley), movies (e.g. Biloxi Blues, directed by Mike Nichols), TV series (e.g. Der Geisterwald Oder Des Raben Rache) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 20, 1988?
- March 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 20, 1988?
- March 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- March 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 20, 1988?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1988?
- Who was the Pope on March 20, 1988?
What day of the week was March 20, 1988?
March 20, 1988 was a Sunday and it was the 80th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 20, 1988 can also be written as 3/20/1988 in the US and as 20/3/1988 in UK and Europe.
March 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 20, 1988:
- Mike tyson knocks out tony tubbs in two rounds for heavyweight boxing title.
- Laura davies wins circle k lpga tucson golf open.
- Gil evans, canadian/us jazz composer (out of the cool), dies at age 75.
- Eritrean war of independence: having defeated the nadew command, the eritrean people's liberation front enters the town of afabet, victoriously concluding the battle of afabet.
March 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 20th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 20, 1988 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 10:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 03, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Apr 02, 1988.
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Who was born on March 20, 1988?
Famous people born on March 20, 1988:
![Jakub Gierszal]()
Jakub GierszalMovie actor.
- Limuel Chen
Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for breaking records.
- Jadalee Crawford
WNBA champion and All-Star.
- Jenaveve Stevens
Recognized for expertise in protecting digital systems from cyber threats.
- Desirre Cole
Rising star in the music industry with a powerful voice.
- Louie Vito
Professional snowboarder who has competed in multiple Winter X Games.
- Ranyah Abdulrahman
Ranyah Abdulrahman is a Kuwaiti athlete who specializes in sprinting events.
- Nikki Hamblin
Nikki Hamblin is a New Zealand middle-distance runner who competed in the 2016 Olympics.
- Danny Garcia
Boxer.
- Julaika Nicoletti
- Moniek Nijhuis
- William Séry
- Server Uraz
- Jan Blažek
- Alberto Bueno
- Jani Bäckman
- Kevin Cone
- Cornelia Deiac
Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:
![Spike Lee]()
Spike LeeSpike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.
![Ruby Rose]()
Ruby RoseRuby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...
![William Hurt]()
William HurtWilliam hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...
![Xavier Dolan]()
Xavier DolanCanadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...
![Bianca Lawson]()
Bianca LawsonBianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.
![Holly Hunter]()
Holly HunterHolly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.
![Christy Carlson Romano]()
Christy Carlson RomanoChristy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...
![Fred Rogers]()
Fred RogersAmerican children's tv host (d. 2003).
![Kathy Ireland]()
Kathy IrelandAmerican model, actress, and furniture designer.
![Carl Reiner]()
Carl ReinerAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
March 20, 1988: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 1 month old,
or 433 months
or 1882 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13180 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 20, 1988?
There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1988.
March 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 20, 1988:
- Gil Evans
Canadian-american pianist, composer, and bandleader (d. 1988).
- Sergio Sega
- Greer Skousen
What famous deaths happened on March 20th?
Famous deaths on March 20th:
![Fred Rogers]()
Fred RogersAmerican children's tv host (d. 2003).
![Marilyn Maxwell]()
Marilyn MaxwellAmerican singer and actress (d. 1972).
- Pranish Koirala
Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.
- Anira Ataliba
Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Lev Yashin
Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...
- Tarig Al-Wazir
Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
- Elford Albin
Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Athalene Lane
Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Cova García
Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.
- Placida Viola
Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.
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March 20, 1988: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 20, 1988:
- Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
- Canberra Day
- Meat Out Day
- International Astrology Day
- New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
- The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
- The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.
Observances on March 20, 1988:
- International Day of Happiness
- French Language Day
Saints celebrated on March 20, 1988:
- Saint Alexandra
- Saint Herbert (died 687)
- Saint Wulfram (d.704)
March 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 14th and March 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1988 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Belinda Carlisle - I Get Weak
- George Michael - Father Figure
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Richard Marx - Endless Summer Nights
March 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 1988: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
- Aswad - Don't Turn Around
- Rick Astley - Together Forever
- Vanessa Paradis - Joe Le Taxi
- Bomb The Bass - Beat Dis
March 20, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1988 was Fishnet by Morris Day, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 1988: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Morris Day - Fishnet
- Michael Jackson - Man In The Mirror
- Earth, Wind & Fire - Thinking Of You
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
- The Jets - Rocket 2 U
March 20, 1988: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 20, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 14th and March 20th.
March 20, 1988: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 14th and March 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - AY AMOR
- Juan Gabriel - DEBO HACERLO
- Jose Feliciano/Pandora - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
March 20, 1988: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 20, 1988 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Biloxi Blues
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Matt Mulhern, Corey Parker
A New Life
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Alan Alda
Starring: Alan Alda, Ann-Margret, Hal Linden, Veronica Hamel
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
Johnny Be Good
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Bud S. Smith
Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Robert Downey Jr., Paul Gleason, Uma Thurman
March 20, 1988: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache
Release year: 1988
Red Dwarf
Release year: 1988
Written by: Rob Grant, Doug Naylor
Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Adventures Beyond Belief
Release year: 1988
Directed by: Marcus Tompson
Coming of Age
Release year: 1988
Country: United States of America
March 20, 1988: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 20, 1988 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Oscar Wilde
By: Richard Ellmann
The biography is sensitive to the tragic story of Oscar Wilde, a great subject, psychologically and sexually complex, incredibly quotable and central to an alluring cultural world.
The Tenants Of Time
By: Thomas Flanagan
Volume 2 of Thomas Flanagan’s Irish History Trilogy The second volume of Thomas Flanagan’s best-selling trilogy about Irish history (which starts with The Year of the French, and ends with The End of the Hunt), is set at the beginning …
Lightning
By: Dean R. Koontz
On the night Laura Shane was birthed, a storm struck and people will remember the strange weather for many years.
The Cat Who Came For Christmas
By: Cleveland Amory
It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.
March 20, 1988: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 20, 1988 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chopper I
Chelnov
Konami '88
Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance
Cyborg Hunter
Who was the US President on March 20, 1988?
On March 20, 1988 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1988?
On March 20, 1988 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 20, 1988?
On March 20, 1988 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 20th?
March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of March. 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 March 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.
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 March 1988?
March 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
