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