20 August 1988 August 19, 2020 Author: Staff Iran–Iraq War: A ceasefire is agreed after almost eight years of war. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door of course." George Bernard Shaw — Click here for more from George Bernard Shaw Related posts: 16 March 1988 16 March 1988 2 August 1939 2 August 1939 22 September 1980 20 August 1988 20 August 1988 28 August 1988 8 August 1988 20 August 1988 Categories: History Tags: 1988