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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 1988What happened on Saturday, August 20, 1988?
About August 20th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1988, a United Nations-brokered ceasefire took effect, ending the eight-year-long Iran-Iraq War. The ceasefire was established under UN Security Council Resolution 598, which called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of forces to internationally recognized borders. The ceasefire was monitored by the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG).
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1988 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Roll With It by Steve Winwood
- #1 UK song: The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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- August 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 20, 1988?
- Who was born on August 20, 1988?
- August 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 20, 1988?
- Back in 1988
August 20, 1988: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1988:
- Iran-Iraq War Ceasefire On August 20, 1988, a United Nations-brokered ceasefire took effect, ending the eight-year-long Iran-Iraq War. The ceasefire was established under UN Security Council Resolution 598, which called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the withdrawal of forces to internationally recognized borders. The ceasefire was monitored by the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (UNIIMOG). source: theguardian.com
- Black Saturday of Yellowstone fire The Black Saturday of the Yellowstone fire occurred on August 20, 1988, marking a peak in the devastating wildfires that affected Yellowstone National Park. The fires led to extensive damage and prompted significant firefighting efforts. source: nps.gov
- Peru Joins Berne Convention Peru becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty, signaling its commitment to international intellectual property rights and creative protection.
August 20, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1988
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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.
Who was born on August 20, 1988?
Famous people born on August 20, 1988:
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August 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
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.
- Steve Winwood - Roll With It
- George Michael - Monkey
- Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
- Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
- Eric Carmen - 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.
- Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
- Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
- BVSMP - I Need You
- Kim Wilde - You Came
- Brother Beyond - 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 music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.
- Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
- Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
- Loose Ends - Watching You
- Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
- Troop - Mamacita
August 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1988 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Dragon personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Someone born on August 20, 1988 is:
37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months and 18 days old,
or 1980 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13866 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1988?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 20th 2026.
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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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Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 20, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 20, 1988 includes Iran-Iraq War Ceasefire, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 20, 1988 included “Roll With It” by Steve Winwood, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 20, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 20, 1988 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jerryd Bayless, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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