Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1988 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1988What happened on Tuesday, December 20, 1988?
About December 20th, 1988, in brief:
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1988 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison
- #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
More about December 20th, 1988? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 1988.
A meaningful gift for someone born on December 20, 1988
Give them the year they were born
The personalized 1988 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1988.
- Best-selling books from 1988
- Popular songs from 1988
- Popular movies from 1988
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1988 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a December 20, 1988 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1988?
- December 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1988?
- Back in 1988
What day of the week was December 20, 1988?
December 20, 1988 was a Tuesday and it was the 355th day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1988 can also be written as 12/20/1988 in the US and as 20/12/1988 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1988: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1988:
![Max Robinson]()
Max RobinsonGroundbreaking African American television journalist who became the first Black anchor of ABC Evening News.
![Elizabeth Scott]()
Elizabeth Scott
December 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 19th and December 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1988 was Every Rose Has Its Thorn by Poison, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn
- Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
- Chicago - Look Away
- Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
- Boy Meets Girl - Waiting For A Star To Fall
December 20, 1988: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1988 was Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Cliff Richard - Mistletoe And Wine
- Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
- Bros - Cat Among The Pigeons / Silent Night
- Angry Anderson - Suddenly
- Robin Beck - First Time
December 20, 1988: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1988 was Tumblin' Down by Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers, according to the music chart for the week December 19th and December 25th.
- Ziggy Marley And The Melody Makers - Tumblin' Down
- Michael Jackson - Smooth Criminal
- Roberta Flack - Oasis
- Vesta - Sweet, Sweet Love
- Cherrelle - Everything I Miss At Home
December 20, 1988: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
Discover the personality of December born.
Unlock the Mysteries of December 20, 1988! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
December 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 birthDecember 20, 1988: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1988 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:04 pm and setting at 05:55 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 23, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Dec 23, 1988.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1988
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!
How old is someone born on December 20, 1988?
Someone born on December 20, 1988 is:
37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 22 days old,
or 1964 weeks
or 13748 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1988?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 20th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1988?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1988.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
This day in 30 sec.
Back in 1988
Why 1988 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 20, 1988, a 1988 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The soundtrack around December 20, 1988 included “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” by Poison, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 20, 1988 included Die Hard, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 20, 1988 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1988, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 20, 1988.
The 1988 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 20, 1988.
Explore the fuller story in our 1988 history guide, or see the 1988 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1988 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to December 20, 1988.
