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August 04, 1987 was the 216th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 04, 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 04, 1987, who was born and died on August 04, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), 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 4th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 04, 1987?
- August 04, 1987: What happened on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 04, 1987?
- August 04, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 04, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 04, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 04, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 04, 1987?
What day of the week was August 04, 1987?
August 04, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1987 can also be written as 8/4/1987 in the US and as 4/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 04, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1987:
- At the kingdome, ruppert jones hits a foul ball that sticks in speaker
- Fcc vote 4-0 to rescind fairness doctrine for broadcasters
- The us federal communications commission votes 4-0 to rescind the fairness doctrine, which had required radio and television stations to "fairly" present controversial issues.
August 04, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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August 04, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 01:01 am.
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 04, 1987?
Famous people born on August 04, 1987:
- Jang Geun-suk
Jang geun-suk is a south korean actor and singer known for his roles in popular korean dramas such as 'you're beautiful' and 'love rain'.
- Tomoya Warabino
Japanese actor.
- Marreese Speights
Marreese speights american basketball player.
- Phil Younghusband
English filipino footballer.
- Marreese Speights American basketball player
- Nicolas Oliveira
- Andrea Presti
- Chris Scott
- Andrej Kirjuchin
- Jérôme Truyens
- Sam Underwood
- Nerijus Valskis
- Caressa Cameron
- Zakaria El Hachimi
Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:
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Barack ObamaAmerican president elected in 2008.
![Meghan Markle]()
Meghan MarkleMeghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.
![Dylan Sprouse]()
Dylan SprouseDylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.
![Cole Sprouse]()
Cole SprouseCole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.
![Billy Bob Thornton]()
Billy Bob ThorntonBilly bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.
![Dolores del Rio]()
Dolores del RioDolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...
![Louis Armstrong]()
Louis ArmstrongAmerican jazz trumpeter.
![Daniel Dae Kim]()
Daniel Dae KimDaniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.
![Marques Houston]()
Marques HoustonMarques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
August 04, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 8 months old,
or 440 months and 15 days old,
or 1915 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13408 days old,
if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1987?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1987.
August 04, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 04, 1987:
- Kenny Price
56 years old, comedian (midwestern hayride and hee haw).
- Ruggiero Lattanzio
- Gerardus Regter
- Dick Farney
- Glauco Signorini
What famous deaths happened on August 4th?
Famous deaths on August 4th:
![Pearl White]()
Pearl WhitePearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.
![Victor Mature]()
Victor MatureAmerican actor.
![Melvyn Douglas]()
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.
![Mary Miles Minter]()
Mary Miles MinterSilent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.
- Hanz Christian Andersen
Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.
- Elysian Kistler
Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.
- Zee Zeev Jabotinsky
Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.
- Frimy D'Orsay
French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
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August 04, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 04, 1987:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
August 04, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 04, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
- Bob Seger - Shakedown
- T'Pau - Heart And Soul
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 04, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 04, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 04, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
- Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
- Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
- Alexander O'Neal - Fake
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 04, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 04, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 04, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 3rd and August 9th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
- Braulio - En bancarrota
August 04, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 04, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
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
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Steve Rash
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, Courtney Gains, Tina Caspary
Country: United States of America
August 04, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 04, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 04, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency
By: Douglas Adams
A wildly imaginative novel by Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (a science fiction novel that is beloved by millions), comes in trade paperback
Sphere
By: Michael Crichton
"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an
The Different Drum
By: M. Scott Peck
The Road Less Traveled is a popular lecturer and author who challenges listeners to move beyond individual growth and personal requirements to experience true community and unconditional loving.
Misery
By: Stephen King
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 04, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 04, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
HardBall!
Castlevania II: Simon's Quest
Captain America in: The Doom Tube of Dr. Megalomann
Bubbler
Goldrunner
Who was the US President on August 04, 1987?
On August 04, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1987?
On August 04, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 04, 1987?
On August 04, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 4th?
August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
- 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.
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.
