What happened on Saturday August 20, 1988?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1988:

• Iran-Iraq War Ceasefire After nearly eight years of brutal conflict, a UN-brokered ceasefire was agreed upon, effectively ending the Iran-Iraq War. This devastating conflict resulted in an estimated one million lives lost, marking one of the longest and most destructive interstate wars of the 20th century.
• Nepal-India Border Earthquake of 1988 A devastating magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the Nepal-India border region, causing massive loss of life and widespread destruction. The earthquake resulted in 721 deaths in eastern Nepal, 6,553 injuries, and damage to 64,470 buildings. In northern Bihar, India, at least 277 people were killed, with thousands more injured. The seismic event was felt across large parts of northern India, from Delhi to the Burma border, and throughout much of Bangladesh.
• Ballygawley Bus Bombing During the period known as The Troubles, the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) conducted a devastating roadside bomb attack on a British Army bus in Ballygawley, County Tyrone. The attack resulted in eight British soldiers killed and 28 wounded, highlighting the intense sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland.
• Black Saturday of Yellowstone Fire A critical day in the 1988 Yellowstone National Park wildfires, characterized by extreme fire behavior and massive spread. Tremendous winds pushed the fire across more than 150,000 acres, causing significant environmental damage and raising serious public safety concerns.
• Women's Track and Field Record Yordanka Donkova of Bulgaria sets a remarkable women's world record in the 100-meter hurdles, achieving a time of 12.21 seconds, showcasing elite athletic performance.
• 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.

Events in 1988

August 20, 1988: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1988

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 20, 1988 in August 1988 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1988:

• Jerryd Bayless

  Professional basketball player who played in the NBA for multiple teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers.

• Strify (Cinema Bizarre)
• Bharat Chawda

Famous people born in 1988

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1988:

• Lilla Szolcsányi

Famous people who died in 1988

Famous people who died on August 20th

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.

1. Steve Winwood - Roll With It
2. George Michael - Monkey
3. Gloria Estefan - 1-2-3
4. Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That
5. 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.

1. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up
2. Kylie Minogue - The Loco-Motion
3. BVSMP - I Need You
4. Kim Wilde - You Came
5. 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.

1. Rick James Featuring Roxanne Shante - Loosey's Rap
2. Freddie Jackson - Nice 'N' Slow
3. Loose Ends - Watching You
4. Keith Sweat (Duet With Jacci McGhee) - Make It Last Forever
5. Troop - Mamacita

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

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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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1988

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Someone born on August 20, 1988 is:

36 years 8 months old,

or 440 months and 24 days old,

or 1916 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13416 days old,

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

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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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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