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December 05, 1987 was the 339th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 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 December 05, 1987, who was born and died on December 05, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 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 5th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 05, 1987?
- December 05, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 05, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 05, 1987?
- December 05, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 05, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 05, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 05, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 05, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 05, 1987?
What day of the week was December 05, 1987?
December 05, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 339th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 05, 1987 can also be written as 12/5/1987 in the US and as 5/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 05, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 05, 1987:
- 53rd heisman trophy award: tim brown, notre dame (world record).
- "fat" larry james, us drummer (fat larry's band-zoom), dies at age 38.
December 05, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th 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 05, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 05, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 05, 1987 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 08:38 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.
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Who was born on December 05, 1987?
Famous people born on December 05, 1987:
- A. J. Pollock
American baseball player.
- James Argent
Reality star.
- Dree Hemingway
Actress.
- Orlando Brown
Actor.
- Tommy Fraser
English footballer.
- Jo Leedham
- Gabe Miller
- Takuma Abe
- Gimena Blanco
- Ruud Boffin
- Edin Cocalić
- Juan Felipe Alves Ribeiro
- Allen Lorenz «A.J.» Pollock
Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:
![Keri Hilson]()
Keri HilsonAmerican singer.
![Paula Patton]()
Paula PattonAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.
![Little Richard]()
Little RichardAmerican musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.
![Frankie Muniz]()
Frankie MunizFrankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.
![Amy Acker]()
Amy AckerAmerican actress.
![Lauren London]()
Lauren LondonTv actress.
![Margaret Cho]()
Margaret ChoShe is an american comedian of korean descent.
![Joan Didion]()
Joan DidionAmerican journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.
![Shalom Harlow]()
Shalom HarlowCanadian actress and model.
![Nick Stahl]()
Nick StahlAmerican producer and actor.
December 05, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 4 months old,
or 436 months and 18 days old,
or 1898 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13289 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 05, 1987?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1987.
December 05, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 05, 1987:
- Pier Cesare Baretti
- Bobby Garrett
- Alberto Ghirardi
What famous deaths happened on December 5th?
Famous deaths on December 5th:
![Kirstie Alley]()
Kirstie AlleyKirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Nina Foch]()
Nina FochAmerican actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.
![Beverly Garland]()
Beverly GarlandAmerican actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).
![Paul Harvey]()
Paul HarveyActor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.
![Jorge Negrete]()
Jorge NegreteHe was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.
- Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...
- Tata Madiba
Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.
- Lennex Mandela
Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
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December 05, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 05, 1987:
- Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
- Day of the Ninja
- Austria - Krampus
- Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
- Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
- Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)
Observances on December 05, 1987:
- International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
- World Soil Day
December 05, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 05, 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:
- Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
- Bill Medley - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
- George Michael - Faith
- Richard Marx - Should've Known Better
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 05, 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:
- T'Pau - China In Your Hand
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
- Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye
December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1987 was Skeletons by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.
December 05, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 05, 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:
- Stevie Wonder - Skeletons
- Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Alexander O'Neal - Criticize
- Miles Jaye - Let's Start Love Over
December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 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 05, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 05, 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:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Jose Feliciano - PONTE A CANTAR
December 05, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 05, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Overboard
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond
Country: United States of America
*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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Woo
Starring: Leslie Cheung, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Dean Shek
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi
Ironweed
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Hector Babenco
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe
December 05, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
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
December 05, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 05, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Leaving Home
By: Garrison Keillor
The first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues features Keillor telling readers more about the people of Lake Wobegon Days as well as some new faces.
A Man Rides Through
By: Stephen R. Donaldson
Stephen R. Donaldson, a New York Times bestseller, introduced us to Mordant's richly imagined world in The Mirror of Her Dreams. This is the first volume of Mordant’s Need.
Legacy
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a master storyteller, creates a sweeping novel that is inspired by the Iran Contra affair. He depicts the triumphs and tragedies one family experiences and their role in the history and culture of the United States.
The Tommyknockers
By: Stephen King
Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.
Bluebeard
By: Kurt Vonnegut
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.
December 05, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 05, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Andy Capp: The Game
Continental Circus
Dunjunz
The 3-D Battles of WorldRunner
1943: The Battle of Midway
Who was the US President on December 05, 1987?
On December 05, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1987?
On December 05, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 05, 1987?
On December 05, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 5th?
December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
- 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
- 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.
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 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.
