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April 16, 1987 was the 106th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1987, who was born and died on April 16, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin), movies (e.g. Beauty and the Beast, directed by Eugene Marner), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 16, 1987?
- April 16, 1987: What happened on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 16, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 16, 1987?
- April 16, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- April 16, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 16, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 16, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on April 16, 1987?
What day of the week was April 16, 1987?
April 16, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 16, 1987 can also be written as 4/16/1987 in the US and as 16/4/1987 in UK and Europe.
April 16, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 16, 1987:
- Fcc imposes a broader definition of indecency over airwaves
- Howard stern and infinity broadcasting are warned by fcc
- Pulitzer prize awarded to august wilson for fences
- Us federal communications commission imposes a broader definition of indecency over airwaves.
- Michael jordan becomes second nba to score 3000 points in a season.
- Anthony tudor, dancer/choreographer (american ballet theater) dies at age 78.
April 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 16, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 16th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 16, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 16, 1987 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 08:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.
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Who was born on April 16, 1987?
Famous people born on April 16, 1987:
- Aaron Lennon
English international footballer.
- Cenk Akyol
Turkish basketball player.
- Savant
Norwegian dj and producer.
- Milton J Cross in New York City
New york; tv announcer, metropolitan opera auditions of the air.
- James William Middleton
Businessman.
- Samira Wiley
Actress.
![Phoebe Fox]()
Phoebe Fox- Jonathon Edwards
- Martin Fenin
- Richárd Guzmics
- Habib Habibou
- Kenny Hayes
- Žora Hovhannisyan
- Viesturs Lukševics
- Jean-Baptiste Malet
- Justin Olsen
- Maksym Pustozvonov
- Tomáš Šimkovič
Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:
![Charlie Chaplin]()
Charlie ChaplinLegendary silent film actor and director, known for his iconic character The Tramp.
![Dusty Springfield]()
Dusty SpringfieldDusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.
![Anya Taylor-Joy]()
Anya Taylor-JoyAnya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.
![Martin Lawrence]()
Martin LawrenceMartin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.
![Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]()
Kareem Abdul-JabbarAmerican basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.
![Jon Cryer]()
Jon CryerJon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.
![Qi Shu]()
Qi ShuQi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.
![Michel Blanc]()
Michel BlancFrench actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...
![Catherine Allégret]()
Catherine AllégretFrench actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.
![Gina Carano]()
Gina CaranoAmerican mixed martial arts fighter.
April 16, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years and 3 days old,
or 444 months and 3 days old,
or 1931 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13518 days old,
if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1987?
There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1987.
April 16, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 16, 1987:
- Juan Evangelista Venegas
What famous deaths happened on April 16th?
Famous deaths on April 16th:
![Robert Urich]()
Robert UrichAmerican actor, on stage, film, and radio.
![David Lean]()
David LeanEnglish director, screenwriter, and editor.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Scott Brady]()
Scott BradyAmerican actor.
![Ralph Ellison]()
Ralph EllisonAmerican critic and author (d. 1994).
![Kay Walsh]()
Kay WalshEnglish actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).
![Fay Bainter]()
Fay BainterFay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.
![Graham Jarvis]()
Graham JarvisActor from canada (d. 2003).
- Renji Kawabata
Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 16th
April 16, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 16, 1987:
- Blessed HervT of Tours
- Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
- Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.
Saints celebrated on April 16, 1987:
- Saint Paternus
- Saint Bernadette
- Saint Turibius
- Saint Fructuosus
- Saint Drogo.
- Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
- Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
April 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 16, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
- Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
- Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
- Prince - Sign O' The Times
- Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue
April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Ferry Aid - Let It Be
- Mel & Kim - Respectable
- Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
- Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 16, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
- The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
- Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me
- Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
- Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 16, 1987 was Es mi mujer by Emmanuel, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
April 16, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 16, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 13th and April 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Emmanuel - Es mi mujer
- Veronica Castro - Macumba
- Braulio - En bancarrota
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
April 16, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 16, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Beauty and the Beast
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Eugene Marner
Starring: John Savage, Rebecca De Mornay, Yossi Graber, Michael Schneider
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
Rumpelstiltskin
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David Irving
Starring: Amy Irving, Billy Barty, Clive Revill, Priscilla Pointer
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 Allnighter
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Tamar Simon Hoffs
Starring: Susanna Hoffs, Dedee Pfeiffer, Joan Cusack, John Terlesky
April 16, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:
Roxie
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Nick Frangione
Albert Schweitzer
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Gavin Millar
April 16, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 16, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fine Things
By: Danielle Steel
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 Ladies Of Missalonghi
By: Colleen McCullough
Sometimes fairy tales can be true, even for simple spinsters such as Missy Wright. She is not as beautiful as her cousin Alician or as domineering and domineering like mother Drusilla. It seems she will live a quiet life.
Boone
By: T. Boone Pickens Jr
The first printing of the original edition. Neff B224. Pickens was Mesa Petroleum's CEO, and for a while a national figure in the corporate world.
Outbreak
By: Robin Cook
When a plague strikes the country, murder and intrigue escalate to epidemic proportions. Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, Atlanta Centers for Disease Control, investigates and soon discovers the most deadly secret in medicine.
April 16, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 16, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket
4th & Inches
Continental Circus
Bubbler
Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer
Who was the US President on April 16, 1987?
On April 16, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1987?
On April 16, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 16, 1987?
On April 16, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 16th?
April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
- 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
- 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.
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 April 1987?
April 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
