Saturday August 08, 1987: on this day

August 08, 1987 was the 220th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1987, who was born and died on August 08, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 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 8th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1987?


August 08, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 220th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1987 can also be written as 8/8/1987 in the US and as 8/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1987:

  • Pakistan all out 708 vs. england at the oval, botham 3-217
  • Lynne cox becomes first to swim from us to russia across bering strait.

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August 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:02 pm and setting at 05:52 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 08, 1987?


Famous people born on August 08, 1987:

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Jenn Proske
    Jenn Proske

    Movie actress.

  • Tatjana Malek

    German tennis player.

  • Tatjana Maria

    German tennis player.

  • Pierre Boulanger

    French actor.

  • Sidney Crosby

    Athlete.

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

  • Drew Lachey
    Drew Lachey

    American singer.

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August 08, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 20 days old,

or 1911 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13382 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1987?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1987.

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August 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1987:

  • Danilo Blanuša

    Croatian mathematician, physicist, and academic (d. 1987).

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1987:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

August 08, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 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 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.

The Great Depression Of 1990 by Ravi Batra

The Great Depression Of 1990

By:

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

Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr

Cultural Literacy

By:

Hirsch makes the argument that American children are not being taught the fundamental knowledge necessary to be able to function in modern society.

August 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bonecruncher

Bonecruncher

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Superior Software

Barbarian

Barbarian

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Psygnosis

Inspector Gadget and the Circus of Fear

Inspector Gadget and the Circus of Fear

Platform: Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Melbourne House

Escape from Singe's Castle

Escape from Singe's Castle

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari ST, DOS, Mac OS

Publisher: Software Projects (8 bit), Readysoft (16 bit)

Fire Power

Fire Power

Platform: Amiga, Apple IIGS, DOS, Atari ST, Commodore 64, WebTV

Genre: Action

Publisher: MicroIllusions

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1987?

On August 08, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1987?

On August 08, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1987?

On August 08, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Saturday August 8, 1987