Monday August 17, 1987: on this day

August 17, 1987 was the 229th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1987, who was born and died on August 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Who's That Girl by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Dead, directed by John Huston), 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 17th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1987?


August 17, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1987 can also be written as 8/17/1987 in the US and as 17/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

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August 17, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1987:

  • Bunt single gives paul molitor longest hit streak of 1980s at 32 games
  • Dow jones industrial average closes above 2,700 for first time (2,700.57).
  • Abc news' chief middle east correspondent charles glass escapes his hezbollah kidnappers in beirut, lebanon, after 62 days in captivity.
  • Order of the garter is opened to women.

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August 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Who was born on August 17, 1987?


Famous people born on August 17, 1987:

  • Kemp Muhl

    Singer-songwriter and member of the band The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger.

  • Matthew Shultz

    American musician cage the elephant.

  • Paolo Serrano

    Filipino actor.

  • Artus (comedian)
  • Charlotte Kemp Muhl
  • Ron Parker
  • Ri Kwang-hyok
  • Amir Azrafshan
  • Marc Wilson
  • Robin Grossmann
  • Ronan Gustin
  • Marco Menchini
  • Artus (Victor Artus Solaro
  • Cristhian Lagos

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 11 days old,

or 1910 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13373 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1987?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1987.

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August 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1987:

  • Rudolph Hess

    Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's Deputy Führer in the Nazi Party.

  • Carlos Drummond de Andrade

    Brazilian poet considered one of the greatest in Brazilian literature.

  • Shaike Ophir

    Israeli actor and screenwriter (b. 1929).

  • Gary Chester

    Italian drummer and educator (b. 1924).

  • Clarence Brown

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1987:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Who's That Girl youtube
  2. - La Bamba youtube
  3. - Luka
  4. - Don't Mean Nothing
  5. - I Want Your Sex

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. 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

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Casanova
  2. - Jump Start
  3. - One Heartbeat
  4. - Love Is A House
  5. - Tina Cherry

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1987 was Ahora Te Puedes Marchar by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 17, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  2. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  3. - El pecado
  4. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  5. - Tu carcel

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August 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Dead

The Dead

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany

The Last of England

The Last of England

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur

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

Firehouse

Firehouse

Release year: 1987

Directed by: J. Christian Ingvordsen

Starring: Gianna Palminteri, Martha Peterson, Renee Raiford, Gideon Fountain

August 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Different Drum by M. Scott Peck

The Different Drum

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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.

Witness To A Century by George Seldes

Witness To A Century

By:

"This remarkable book is. . . This is a reminder: . . The sins of suppression, untruth and deceit that have been committed and will continue to be committed in the name American

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.

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

By:

The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

August 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Booby Kids

Booby Kids

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action

Publisher: Nihon Bussan

Batty

Batty

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Action

Captain Silver

Captain Silver

Platform: Arcade, Sega Master System, NES

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Data East

Aztec Adventure

Aztec Adventure

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Strategy (with elements of action)

Publisher: Sega

Adventures of Dino Riki

Adventures of Dino Riki

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: JP Rix Soft; NA Hudson Soft

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1987?

On August 17, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1987?

On August 17, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1987?

On August 17, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

Monday August 17, 1987