Saturday February 20, 1988: on this day

February 20, 1988 was the 51st day of the year 1988, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 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 February 20, 1988, who was born and died on February 20, 1988, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1988, which were the most popular songs (ex. Seasons Change by Expose), movies (e.g. Bloodsport, directed by Newt Arnold), 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 February 20th, 1988 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 20, 1988?


February 20, 1988 was a Saturday and it was the 51st day of the year 1988 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1988 can also be written as 2/20/1988 in the US and as 20/2/1988 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1988: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1988:

  • Peter kalikow purchases new york post from rupert murdoch for us$37.6 million.
  • Rob druppers runs world record indoor 1000 metre (2:16.2).
  • 500 die in heavy rains in rio de janeiro, brazil.
  • Stefka kostadinova high jumps indoor world record (2.06 metres).
  • Cornelia oschkenat hurdles indoor world record 50 metre (6.58 seconds).
  • Brian boitano wins olympics gold medal in figure skating.
  • The nagorno-karabakh autonomous oblast votes to secede from azerbaijan and join armenia, triggering the first nagorno-karabakh war.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 20, 1988: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 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.

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

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


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The moon phase on February 20, 1988 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1988 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 02, 1988 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1988.

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Who was born on February 20, 1988?


Famous people born on February 20, 1988:

  • Jiah Khan
    Jiah Khan

    American-indian actress, singer (d.2013).

  • Rihanna

    Barbadian recording artist, actress, and fashion designer.

  • Rihanna Fenty

    Barbadian singer and businesswoman, known for her successful music career and diverse business ventures.

  • Lacye Janson

    Accomplished pole vaulter who has set multiple records in the sport.

  • Viviano Renzetti

    Italian soccer player who played as a defender for several Italian clubs.

  • Sophie Tapie

    Sophie tapie is a french singer, actress, and television personality known for her appearances on reality tv shows and her music career.

  • Ki Bo-bae

    South Korean archer known for her success in international competitions.

  • Kealoha Pilares

    American football player.

  • Tahounia Rubel

    Ethiopian-israeli model.

  • Aziz Ridouan

    Quentin renaudo and a french student founded the association des audionautes.

  • Rihann Rihanna

    Musician.

  • Tracy Spiridakos
    Tracy Spiridakos
  • Daniel Popescu
  • Kurt Roberts
  • Hervé Tchami

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 5 days old,

or 1887 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13214 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1988?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 20, 1988:

  • Dareld Moore

    Notable astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Antonio Garau
  • Inocencio Burgos

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Fredderick Douglass

    Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 20th

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


Observances on February 20, 1988:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1988: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 1988 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1988 was Seasons Change by Expose, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Seasons Change
  2. - What Have I Done To Deserve This
  3. - Could've Been youtube
  4. - Father Figure youtube
  5. - Hungry Eyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1988 was I Should Be So Lucky by Kylie Minogue, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Should Be So Lucky
  2. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  3. - When Will I Be Famous
  4. - Tell It To My Heart
  5. - Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1988 was Girlfriend by Pebbles, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

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

The R&B music chart on February 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Girlfriend
  2. - I Want Her
  3. - Superbad
  4. - To Prove My Love
  5. - Two Occasions

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

The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 1988 was AY AMOR by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

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

The Latin music chart on February 20, 1988 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - AY AMOR
  2. - DEBO HACERLO
  3. - SOY ASI
  4. - No Hay Mal Que Por Bien No Venga
  5. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS

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

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

Bloodsport

Bloodsport

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Newt Arnold

Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Norman Burton

Country: United States of America

Taffin

Taffin

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Francis Megahy

Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Ray McAnally, Alison Doody, Jeremy Child

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

Iguana

Iguana

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Monte Hellman

Starring: Fabio Testi, Everett McGill, Maru Valdivielso

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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

Der Geisterwald oder Des Raben Rache

Release year: 1988

Red Dwarf

Red Dwarf

Release year: 1988

Written by:

Starring: Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Chris Barrie, Robert Llewellyn

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Adventures Beyond Belief

Adventures Beyond Belief

Release year: 1988

Directed by: Marcus Tompson

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

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

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

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Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner

Lightning by Dean R. Koontz

Lightning

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On the night Laura Shane was birthed, a storm struck and people will remember the strange weather for many years.

Thai Horse by William Diehl

Thai Horse

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It's enough for Ludlum to feel humdrum. "ATLANTA JOURNAL & CONSTITUTIONChristian Hatcher, the licensed killer they call the Shadow Warrior, is out of jail and looking for the betrayer that got him

Mortal Fear by Robin Cook

Mortal Fear

By:

Mortal Fear is a horrifying medical nightmare at the cutting edge in genetic research. It explores the uncertain future of modern medicine.

Detour by Cheryl Crane with Cliff Jahr

Detour

By:

Detour – A Hollywood Tragedy: My life with Lana Turner, my Mother

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

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

Hundra

Hundra

Platform: Amstrad CPC MSX ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Dinamic Software Mastertronic

Cycle Race: Road Man

Cycle Race: Road Man

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Alternative sports (biking)[1][2] Strategy

Publisher: Tokyo Shoseki

Fish!

Fish!

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS, Sinclair Spectrum.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Rainbird Software

Devastators

Devastators

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up Third-person shooter

Publisher: Konami

Insector X

Insector X

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive, PlayStation 2

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Taito, Hot-B, Sage's Creation

history

Who was the US President on February 20, 1988?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1988?

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

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What is special about February 20th?

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

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 20th

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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 February 1988?

February 1988 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

Discover how February 1988 calendar looked like.

Saturday February 20, 1988