Sunday August 02, 1987: on this day

August 02, 1987 was the 214th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 02, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 1987, who was born and died on August 02, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shakedown by Bob Seger), movies (e.g. The Monster Squad, directed by Fred Dekker), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 02, 1987?


August 02, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 214th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1987 can also be written as 8/2/1987 in the US and as 2/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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August 02, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1987:

  • 25th tennis federation cup: germany beats usa in vancouver canada
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 02, 1987
  • Eric davis is 7th to hit 30 hrs and steal 30 bases in one season
  • Michael andretti runs fastest indy car race in history (171.49 mph).
  • Kevin seitzer (kansas city royals), gets six hits in one baseball game.

August 02, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 02, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire 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 August 2nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 02, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 1987 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 August 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:37 pm and setting at 11:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.

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Who was born on August 02, 1987?


Famous people born on August 02, 1987:

  • Brutus Jones

    American playwright and novelist, known for his play 'The Emperor Jones'.

  • Csilla Borsányi

    Hungarian tennis player.

  • Yura Movsisyan

    Armenian footballer.

  • Laura Tanguy
  • José Pedro Alberto
  • Xu Yunli
  • Andrew Warren
  • Marija Rjemjen'
  • Dalila Schiesaro

Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...

  • Muriel Robin
    Muriel Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 17 days old,

or 1911 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13379 days old,

if you were born on August 02, 1987.

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 August 02, 1987?

There are 136 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1987.

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August 02, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1987:

  • Myron Stout

    Us abstract artist dies at 79.

  • Aileen Meagher
  • Mangkunegara VIII

What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?

Famous deaths on August 2nd:

  • Jean-Pierre Melville
    Jean-Pierre Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English actress (separate tables) dies at 93.

  • Josehua Bell

    Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.

  • Lexander Graham Bell

    Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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August 02, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 02, 1987:

  • St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
  • St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
  • St. Stephen
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
  • Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
  • Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
  • Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
  • Day of airborne forces in Russia
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August 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1987 was Shakedown by Bob Seger, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shakedown youtube
  2. - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For youtube
  3. - Alone youtube
  4. - I Want Your Sex
  5. - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's A Sin
  2. - Under The Boardwalk
  3. - Who's That Girl youtube
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - Wishing Well youtube

August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Fake
  2. - Show Me The Way
  3. - The Pleasure Principle
  4. - I'm In Love
  5. - Jam Tonight

August 02, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

August 02, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 27th and August 2nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  4. - Tu carcel
  5. - En bancarrota

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August 02, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 02, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Monster Squad

The Monster Squad

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Fred Dekker

Starring: Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr

Country: United States of America

No Way Out

No Way Out

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Roger Donaldson

Starring: Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, Will Patton

Country: United States of America

Can't Buy Me Love

Can't Buy Me Love

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Steve Rash

Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary

Country: United States of America

North Shore

North Shore

Release year: 1987

Directed by: William Phelps

Starring: Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison, John Philbin

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi

Country: Italy

August 02, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 02, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

August 02, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 02, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

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Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

Fine Things by Danielle Steel

Fine Things

By:

Bernie Fine, smart and likable, was New York's most famous department store, Wolff's. He is a senior vice president who moves up to San Fransisco in order to open a West Coast location.

More Die Of Heartbreak by Saul Bellow

More Die Of Heartbreak

By:

Kenneth Trachtenberg is the eccentric and witty narrator of More Die of Heartbreak. He has moved to the Midwest from Paris.

Windmills Of The Gods by Sidney Sheldon

Windmills Of The Gods

By:

She is at the edge of East-West conflict, a beautiful, accomplished scholar who suddenly became our new ambassador to an Iron Curtain nation, a woman who is about.

Misery by Stephen King

Misery

By:

This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.

August 02, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 02, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Head Over Heels

Head Over Heels

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amiga, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle game, Arcade adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

Agent Orange

Agent Orange

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up, strategy

Publisher: A&F Software

Evening Star

Evening Star

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Vehicle simulation game

Publisher: Hewson Consultants Ltd.

Aztec Adventure

Aztec Adventure

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Strategy (with elements of action)

Publisher: Sega

Airborne Ranger

Airborne Ranger

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Stealth

Publisher: MicroProse

history

Who was the US President on August 02, 1987?

On August 02, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1987?

On August 02, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 02, 1987?

On August 02, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 2nd?

August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
  • 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.

Find out more about August 2nd

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What happened in 1987?

1987 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
  • International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
  • 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland

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What was the calendar for August 1987?

August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1987 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 2, 1987