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December 17, 1987 was the 351st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is December 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 December 17, 1987, who was born and died on December 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Bad Taste, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1987?
- December 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1987?
- December 17, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1987?
What day of the week was December 17, 1987?
December 17, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 351st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1987 can also be written as 12/17/1987 in the US and as 17/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 17, 1987:
- Square co., ltd. releases ''final fantasy'' in japan for the famicom.
- The perl programming language is created by larry wall.
December 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:45 am and setting at 02:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.
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Who was born on December 17, 1987?
Famous people born on December 17, 1987:
- Chellsea Manning
Whistleblower and activist known for leaking classified documents.
- Trip Lee
Trip Lee is a Christian rapper, author, and pastor.
- Donovan Solano
Colombian baseball player.
- Maryna Arzamasova
Belarusian middle-distance runner.
- Bo Guagua
Chinese businessman.
- Mark Heylmun
Guitarist.
- Ophélie Meunier
- Gauthier Klauss
- Péter Módos
- Andrej Parfenov
- Kevon Villaroel
- Fabrizio Crestani
- Alessia Bigi
- Raúl Campos
- Salif Dianda
- Jamal Jack
- Shiloh Keo
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 4 months old,
or 436 months and 9 days old,
or 1897 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13280 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 17, 1987?
There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 17, 1987.
December 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1987:
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Bernardus Johannes Alfrink
Dutch cardinal (b. 1900).
- Linda Wong
American porn actress (b. 1951).
- Bernard Cardinal Alfrink
Archbishop of ultrecht (netherlands), dies at the age of 87.
- Hans P. Eugster
- Lia Corelli
- Marguerite Yourcenar (Marguerite Antoinette Jeanne Marie Ghislaine Cleenewerck de Crayencour
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
- Dale Burman
Professional baseball player who achieved great success during his career.
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December 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
December 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- T'Pau - China In Your Hand
- Rick Astley - When I Fall In Love
- The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
December 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1987 was I Want To Be Your Man by Roger, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love
December 17, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 17, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Feliciano - PONTE A CANTAR
December 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bad Taste
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett
Country: United States of America
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
Hell High
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Douglas Grossman
Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David DeCoteau
Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
December 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
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
Just the Ten of Us
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
December 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bonfire Of The Vanities
By: Tom Wolfe
Vintage Tom Wolfe, The Bonfire of the Vanities, the #1 bestseller that will forever define late-twentieth-century New York style. "No one has ever described New York Society so accurately and devastatingly as Edith Wharton" ("The National Review")" A page-turner
Time Flies
By: Bill Cosby
BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTER. Bill Cosby is America's most beloved humorist, media personality, and bestselling author. He now shares his warmth, wisdom, and wit on a topic that's common to all: aging.
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.
Veil
By: Bob Woodward
Veil tells the story of the secret wars waged in Central America and Iran, and eventually became the time bombs for American.
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
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
December 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 17, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
ATV Simulator
Garfield: Big Fat Hairy Deal
Ark Area
Flak Attack
Bubble Ghost
Who was the US President on December 17, 1987?
On December 17, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1987?
On December 17, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1987?
On December 17, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
