What Happened on May 20, 1988

Historical Events

  • Howard Stern fans disrupt rival radio station WMMR's & DJ John DeBella's "Louie Louie" parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sports History

Philadelphia Phillies Mike Schmidt hits his 535th HR, moving into 8th place

Famous Birthdays

  • Madeleine Humphries, Filipina-American actress and TV presenter, born in California

Famous Deaths

  • RenĂ© Defossez, Belgian composer, composer, and pedagigue, dies at 82
Died in 1988 1988 Highlights

About May 20, 1988

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Anything For You - Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
  • UK #1 Song: With a Little Help from My Friends/She's Leaving Home - Wet Wet Wet/Billy Bragg