Thursday August 06, 1987: on this day

August 06, 1987 was the 218th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 06, 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 06, 1987, who was born and died on August 06, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 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 6th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 06, 1987?


August 06, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1987 can also be written as 8/6/1987 in the US and as 6/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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August 06, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 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 August 6th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 06, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 06, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 03:08 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 06, 1987?


Famous people born on August 06, 1987:

  • Charley Chase
    Charley Chase

    American porn actress.

  • Rémy Riou

    French soccer/football goalkeeper.

  • Leanne Crichton

    Scottish footballer.

  • Brooke Lawson

    Youtube star.

  • Genelia D'Souza

    Actress.

  • William Kamkwamba

    Inventor.

  • Joran van der Sloot

    Dutch figures in natalee holloway's case.

  • Eva Kmeťová
  • Elisabetta Linguaglossa
  • Bruce Miller
  • Emmanuel Ragondet
  • Tosaint Ricketts
  • Kateryna Tarasenko
  • Jérôme Thiesson
  • Pietro Ruta
  • Francesco Caputo
  • Seda Erdoğan
  • Sarah Gregorius

Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:

  • Geri Halliwell
    Geri Halliwell

    British singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum

    American actor, writer, composer, and singer.

  • Charlotte McKinney
    Charlotte McKinney

    Charlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.

  • Sara Khan
    Sara Khan

    Sara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.

  • Michelle Yeoh
    Michelle Yeoh

    Michelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Barbara Windsor
    Barbara Windsor

    British comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.

  • Ever Carradine
    Ever Carradine

    She is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.

  • Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood

    American actor, tv and film.

  • Baden Powell
    Baden Powell

    Brazilian guitarist (born 1937).

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August 06, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 22 days old,

or 1912 weeks

or 13384 days old,

if you were born on August 06, 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 06, 1987?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1987.

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August 06, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 06, 1987:

  • Ira C. Eaker

    American general (b. 1896)[69].

  • Sherwood Bailey

    Actor (spud-our gang).

  • Léon Noël

What famous deaths happened on August 6th?

Famous deaths on August 6th:

  • Rick James
    Rick James

    American r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).

  • Domenico Modugno
    Domenico Modugno

    Italian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.

  • Dorothy Tutin
    Dorothy Tutin

    British actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.

  • Cedric Hardwicke
    Cedric Hardwicke

    English-american actor and director (d. 64).

  • Warner Oland
    Warner Oland

    Actor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.

  • Nancy Carroll
    Nancy Carroll

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.

  • Edman Dijkstra

    Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.

  • Loomis Chaffee

    Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.

  • Aoki Sōseki

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

  • Fe Del Mundo

    First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.

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August 06, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 06, 1987:

  • Jamaica - Independence Day
  • Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
  • St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
  • St. Juatus
  • St. Pastor
  • Bolivia - Independence Day
  • United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
  • Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
  • St. Xystus/Sixtus
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August 06, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 06, 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 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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 06, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 06, 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:

  1. - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For youtube
  2. - I Want Your Sex
  3. - Shakedown youtube
  4. - Heart And Soul
  5. - Luka

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 06, 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:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  3. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  4. - Call Me
  5. - Who's That Girl youtube

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 06, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - The Pleasure Principle
  2. - I'm In Love
  3. - Jam Tonight
  4. - Jump Start
  5. - Fake

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 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 06, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 06, 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:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  4. - Tu carcel
  5. - En bancarrota

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August 06, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 06, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Opera

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

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

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

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

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 06, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

August 06, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 06, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fine Things by Danielle Steel

Fine Things

By:

Bernie Fine, smart and likable, was New York's most famous department store, Wolff's. He is a senior vice president who moves up to San Fransisco in order to open a West Coast location.

The Timothy Files by Lawrence Sanders

The Timothy Files

By:

Three novels about Timothy Cone, private investigator and who's business is that of others. . . Haldering & Co. believes that no crime should be left unpunished

The Fatal Shore by Robert Hughes

The Fatal Shore

By:

History of Australia's birth is a story about the brutality and suffering of England's notorious convict transport system.

Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark

Weep No More, My Lady

By:

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 Different Drum by M. Scott Peck

The Different Drum

By:

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.

August 06, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 06, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

China Warrior

China Warrior

Platform: TurboGrafx 16/PC Engine, Virtual Console, PlayStation Network, Mobile phone

Genre: Beat'em up

Publisher: Hudson Soft, NEC

The Curse of Sherwood

The Curse of Sherwood

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Mastertronic

Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei

Platform: Android, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, iOS, Microsoft Windows, MSX, NES, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, PC Engine, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Porta

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: JP Atlus, Namco; NA Atlus, Aeria Games; EU Atlus, Koei, Ghostlight, NIS America, Sega, Square Enix, Zen United

Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior

Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

Flunky

Flunky

Platform: ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Piranha Games

history

Who was the US President on August 06, 1987?

On August 06, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 1987?

On August 06, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 06, 1987?

On August 06, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 6th?

August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
  • 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.

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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.

Discover how August 1987 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 6, 1987