Wednesday December 02, 1987: on this day

December 02, 1987 was the 336th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 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 December 02, 1987, who was born and died on December 02, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle), movies (e.g. Overboard, directed by Garry Marshall), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was December 02, 1987?


December 02, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1987 can also be written as 12/2/1987 in the US and as 2/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1987 in December 1987 calendar

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December 02, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1987:

  • Chicago city council elects eugene sawyer acting mayor
  • Jennifer steele, age 17, of colorado becomes miss teen america.
  • Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
  • ''hustler magazine v. falwell'' is argued before the u.s. supreme court.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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 December 2nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 05:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 1987.

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Who was born on December 02, 1987?


Famous people born on December 02, 1987:

  • Sebert

    American singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Tik Tok'.

  • Lauren Layfield

    Tv show host.

  • Sam Greisman

    American family.

  • Mari-Leen

    Estonian singer.

  • Teairra Marí

    Pop singer.

  • Monika Pietrasinska
  • David Rachline
  • Chinyere Ibekwe
  • Mari-Leen Kaselaan
  • Fabian Klos
  • Isaac Promise
  • Danijel Pantič
  • Dennis van Winden
  • Jake Ballard
  • Andrea Brighenti
  • Tim Broshog
  • Kyle Casciaro
  • Jill Collymore

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 2nd

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


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 26 days old,

or 1895 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13266 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 02, 1987?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 02, 1987:

  • Luis Federico Leloir

    French-argentinian physician and biochemist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987).

  • Yakov Borisovich Zel'dovich

    Belarusian physicist, astronomer, and cosmologist (b. 1914).

  • Gino Raya
  • Ernst Steinhoff
  • Donn Eisele
  • Juan Alberto Melgar Castro
  • Myrta Silva

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Yehia Haqqi

    Renowned Egyptian novelist and short story writer.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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


Holidays on December 02, 1987:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1987:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1987 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  2. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
  3. - Faith youtube
  4. - Should've Known Better
  5. - Is This Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - China In Your Hand
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You
  3. - Whenever You Need Somebody
  4. - You Win Again
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1987 was Skeletons by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Skeletons
  2. - System of Survival
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - Criticize
  5. - Let's Start Love Over

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 02, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - Que no se rompa la noche
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - PONTE A CANTAR

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

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

Overboard

Overboard

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond

Country: United States of America

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*batteries not included

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Dean Shek

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi

Ironweed

Ironweed

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

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

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

A Southern Family by Gail Godwin

A Southern Family

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Gail Godwin's novels are modern classics. They are powerfully affecting fiction with beautiful writing and endearing characters. Her critically acclaimed writing has earned her a place in the top ten.

Hot Flashes by Barbara Raskin

Hot Flashes

By:

Hot Flashes by Raskin, Barbara

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs by Patrick F. McManus

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs

By:

America's favourite outdoor humorist returns with a new collection of stories. He brings back old friends and takes readers to exotic locations outdoors.

Bluebeard by Kurt Vonnegut

Bluebeard

By:

This fictional autobiography by Rabo Karabekian combines humor and bitter irony. At seventy-one years old, he wants to be left alone on Long Island with his secret family.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

By:

This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

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

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

ALF: The First Adventure

ALF: The First Adventure

Platform: Apple II Atari ST Commodore 64 MS-DOS

Genre: Action

Publisher: Box Office

Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Commodore 16

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

Action Force

Action Force

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Puzzle, Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Virgin Games

Death or Glory

Death or Glory

Platform: Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Publisher: CRL Group

Battleships (video game)

Battleships (video game)

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Amiga

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Elite

history

Who was the US President on December 02, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1987?

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

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What is special about December 2nd?

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

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

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history

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

Do you remember 1987? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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What was the calendar for December 1987?

December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1987 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 2, 1987