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October 02, 1987 was the 275th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 02, 1987, who was born and died on October 02, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. The Year My Voice Broke, directed by John Duigan), TV series (e.g. Anime San Jushi) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1987?
- October 02, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1987?
- October 02, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1987?
What day of the week was October 02, 1987?
October 02, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1987 can also be written as 10/2/1987 in the US and as 2/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:30 pm and setting at 02:22 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1987.
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Who was born on October 02, 1987?
Famous people born on October 02, 1987:
- Andris Biedriņš
Latvian professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the Golden State Warriors.
- Chris Kendall
Youtube star.
- Dia Frampton
Pop singer.
- Phil Kessel
American ice hockey player.
- Christopher Larkin
South korean-american actor.
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
American race car driver.
- Bojana Bobusic
Australian tennis player.
- Joe Ingles
Australian basketball player.
- Joel Reinders
American football player.
- Matthew Daddario
Actor.
- Katrin Thormann
- Ruan Lufei
- Juan Sánchez Sotelo
- Kōsuke Uchida
- Andrėj Čuchlej
- Keith Earls
- Stephen Dennis
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 6 months old,
or 438 months and 23 days old,
or 1907 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13355 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1987?
There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1987.
October 02, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1987:
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
- Peter Medawar
Brazilian-english biologist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987).
- Russell Rouse
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Samuel Adams
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he was a political philosopher and a leader in the American Revolution.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1987:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1987:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 28th and October 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
- Europe - Carrie
October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
- Cliff Richard - Some People
- The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This
October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 02, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.
October 02, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 02, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 28th and October 4th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
- Chayanne - Fiesta En America
October 02, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Year My Voice Broke
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Duigan
Starring: Noah Taylor, Loene Carmen, Ben Mendelsohn, Graeme Blundell
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
Funland
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Michael A. Simpson
Starring: William Windom, David L. Lander, Bruce Mahler, Robert Sacchi
Slumber Party Massacre II
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Deborah Brock
Starring: Crystal Bernard, Jennifer Rhodes, Kimberly McArthur, Patrick Lowe
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
October 02, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Frank's Place
Release year: 1987
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Release year: 1987
October 02, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Heaven And Hell
By: John Jakes
The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return
A Woman Of Egypt
By: Jehan Sadat
This is Jehan Sadat's autobiography, the widow of Anwar el Sadat. It traces her childhood in Cairo, where she was raised by a middle-class Egyptian family, until she was 17.
Weep No More, My Lady
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Weary and weary, Elizabeth Lange arrived at Cypress Point Spa, Pebble Beach, California. She is still grieving for her sister, a well-known actress who died in a car accident.
The New Breed
By: W. E. B. Griffin
They faced turmoil in a new age, from the sweltering jungles of Vietnam to far-flung battlefields in the African Congo.
October 02, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gotcha!: The Sport
500cc Grand Prix
Dunjunz
Hydrofool
Global Commander
Who was the US President on October 02, 1987?
On October 02, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1987?
On October 02, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1987?
On October 02, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1987?
October 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
