Historical Events
- "Loving Proof" second studio album by Ricky Van Shelton is released (Billboard Song of the Year 1989)
Olympic Gold
American diver Greg Louganis wins the 3m springboard gold medal at the Seoul Olympics after famously hitting his head on the board the previous day
Sports History
Boston Red Sox Wade Boggs is 1st player to get 200 hits for 6 consecutive seasons
- Detroit first baseman Darrell Evans hits home run #18 in Tigers' 4-3 loss to Cleveland Indians; Evans' 400th MLB career HR
Famous Deaths
- Roy Kinnear, English actor (Man About the House, Scrooge, Help!), dies at 54
About September 20, 1988
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 35 years and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Don't Worry, Be Happy (From "Cocktail") - Bobby McFerrin
#1 Song: He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - The Hollies
