Wednesday July 20, 1988: on this day

July 20, 1988 was the 202nd day of the year 1988, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 20, 1988, who was born and died on July 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hold On To The Nights by Richard Marx), movies (e.g. Cocktail, directed by Roger Donaldson), TV series (e.g. Luv Kush) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 20, 1988?


July 20, 1988 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1988 can also be written as 7/20/1988 in the US and as 20/7/1988 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1988:

  • Michael dukakis selected democratic presidential nominee
  • The democratic national convention in atlanta, georgia nominates michael dukakis for u.s. president and lloyd bentsen for vice president.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 11:27 pm.

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

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Who was born on July 20, 1988?


Famous people born on July 20, 1988:

  • Loreley Burt

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her record-breaking performances.

  • Mackensey Adams

    Professional volleyball player known for her exceptional skills on the court.

  • Tiwatope Adeyemi

    Renowned chef known for innovative culinary creations and cooking expertise.

  • Julianne Hough

    Julianne hough is a dancer, singer, and actress known for her appearances on the tv show 'dancing with the stars' and her roles in films...

  • Beyonca Diallo

    Beyonca Diallo is a highly skilled and acclaimed dancer, known for her captivating performances in contemporary and hip-hop dance styles.

  • Shiah Oden

    Shiah Oden is a former American football player who played as a defensive back.

  • Dajana Jovanović

    Dajana Jovanović is a robotics engineer who has designed and developed advanced robotic systems for industrial and medical applications.

  • Akanksha Verma

    Akanksha Verma is an Indian playwright whose plays have been widely performed and acclaimed.

  • Yasmeen Abdallah

    Yasmeen Abdallah is a renowned bodybuilder known for her dedication and achievements in the sport.

  • Lize Spit

    Belgian author known for her novel 'The Melting' and her poetic writing style.

  • Abrar A Anwar

    Abrar A Anwar is a talented cricket player known for his exceptional bowling skills.

  • Pearson Jordan

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Eliason Brown

    Eliason Brown is a professional surfer known for his exceptional skills in riding big waves.

  • Ameer Abdullah

    Ameer Abdullah is a renowned software engineer known for his contributions to artificial intelligence.

  • Slade Higgins

    Pioneering work in the field of data science.

  • Stephen Strasburg

    American baseball player.

  • Shahram Mahmoudi

    Iranian volleyball player.

  • Damian Sanders

    Youtube star.

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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


You are 35 years 8 months old,

or 428 months and 9 days old,

or 1862 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13036 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 20, 1988?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 20, 1988:

  • Cuthbert Simkins

    Successful entrepreneur known for his contributions to the automotive industry.

  • Giuseppe Albertini
  • Fabio Fiorelli

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

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


Holidays on July 20, 1988:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1988:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1988 was Hold On To The Nights by Richard Marx, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hold On To The Nights
  2. - Pour Some Sugar On Me
  3. - New Sensation
  4. - Roll With It
  5. - The Flame youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1988 was Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You by Glenn Medeiros, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You
  2. - The Twist (Yo, Twist)
  3. - Push It / Tramp
  4. - I Owe You Nothing
  5. - Boys (Summertime Love)

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1988 was Don't Be Cruel by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Be Cruel
  2. - If It Isn't Love
  3. - Sign Your Name
  4. - Off On Your Own (Girl)
  5. - Roses Are Red

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 20, 1988 was QUE TE PASA by Yuri, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - QUE TE PASA
  2. - TOCO MADERA
  3. - SUENO CONTIGO
  4. - Es un alma en pena
  5. - Todo Por Ti

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

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

Cocktail

Cocktail

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Roger Donaldson

Starring: Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes

Country: United States of America

Monkey Shines

Monkey Shines

Release year: 1988

Directed by: George A. Romero

Starring: Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten

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

Deadly Stranger

Deadly Stranger

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Max Kleven

Starring: Darlanne Fluegel, Michael J. Moore, John Vernon, Taylor Lacher

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

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

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

Zoya by Danielle Steel

Zoya

By:

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.

Freaky Deaky by Elmore Leonard

Freaky Deaky

By:

"Wonderfully wicked...a pedal-to the-metal romp." --Chicago TribuneEx-counter-culture SDS revolutionaries from Chicago decide to make bomb-making and detonating a business venture in Elmore Leonard's explosive and electrifying masterclass.

Chaos by James Gleick

Chaos

By:

National Book Award finalist James Gleick's bestseller that sold more than one million copies.

The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher

The Shell Seekers

By:

3 stories

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."

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

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

F-1 Dream

F-1 Dream

Platform: Arcade PC Engine

Genre: Formula One racing

Publisher: Capcom (AC) NEC Avenue (PCE)

Konami '88

Konami '88

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Freedom Force

Freedom Force

Platform: NES,[1] Nintendo Vs. System

Genre: Light gun shooter action

Publisher: Sun Corporation of America

Dark Side

Dark Side

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, PC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: First person shooter

Publisher: Incentive Software

Hanjuku Hero

Hanjuku Hero

Platform: Famicom

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Square

history

Who was the US President on July 20, 1988?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1988?

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

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What is special about July 20th?

July 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of July. 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 July 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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 July 1988?

July 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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