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August 05, 1987 was the 217th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 05, 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 05, 1987, who was born and died on August 05, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1987?
- August 05, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1987?
- August 05, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1987?
What day of the week was August 05, 1987?
August 05, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1987 can also be written as 8/5/1987 in the US and as 5/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 05:19 pm and setting at 01:58 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 05, 1987?
Famous people born on August 05, 1987:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![Sam Underwood]()
Sam UnderwoodSam underwood is a british actor known for his roles in tv series such as 'dexter' and 'the following'.
![Stephanie Edwards]()
Stephanie EdwardsAmerican singer.
- Xenia Tchoumitcheva
Model and actress from switzerland.
- Benjamin Compaoré
French triple jumper and burkinabe descendant, he won gold at the 2014 zurich european championship.
- Lexi Belle
American pornographic actress.
- CJ Spiller
Football player.
- Clifford Mulenga
- Kevin Ogletree
- Rocky Fielding
- Haukur Páll Sigurðsson
- Nilson António da Veiga de Barros
- Cassie Davis
- Zamir Daudi
- Helena Fromm
- William Kamkwamba
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
![Olivia Holt]()
Olivia HoltAmerican actress and singer[29].
August 05, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 8 months old,
or 440 months and 19 days old,
or 1916 weeks
or 13412 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1987?
There are 103 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1987.
August 05, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1987:
- Georg Gaßmann
German politician, mayor of marburg (d. 1987).
- Zygmunt Mycielsky
Composer dies at 79.
- Casilda Fernández de Henestrosa
- Ėduard Gajkovič Abaljan
- Chava Flores
- Anatolij Dmitrievič Papanov
- Casilda Fernández
- Chava Flores (Salvador Flores Rivera)
- Joseph Bouglione
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1987:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
August 05, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
To Sail Beyond The Sunset
By: Robert A. Heinlein
The millions of Lazarus Long fans, Heinlein’s most beloved character, will flock to this new story. It continues the adventures of The Cat Who Walked Through Walls.
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
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.
Heiress
By: Janet Dailey
Two sisters, Heiress and Dean Lawson, meet at the funeral of their father, Dean Lawson.
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
August 05, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hi no Tori Hououhen
Dunjunz
The 3-D Battles of WorldRunner
Dragon Spirit
1943: The Battle of Midway
Who was the US President on August 05, 1987?
On August 05, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1987?
On August 05, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1987?
On August 05, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
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.
