Saturday January 17, 1987: on this day

January 17, 1987 was the 17th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1987, who was born and died on January 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott), movies (e.g. Dead of Winter, directed by Arthur Penn), TV series (e.g. Unnatural Causes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1987?


January 17, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1987 can also be written as 1/17/1987 in the US and as 17/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

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January 17, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1987:

  • Us president ronald reagan signs secret order permitting covert sale of arms to iran.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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 January 17th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 17, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.

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Who was born on January 17, 1987?


Famous people born on January 17, 1987:

  • Quindon Fortune

    Professional soccer player known for his skill and agility on the field.

  • Koa Misi

    Former NFL linebacker known for his time with the Miami Dolphins.

  • Oleksandr Usyk

    Ukrainian professional boxer.

  • Cody Decker

    American baseball player.

  • Carola Durán
  • Svetlana Radzivil
  • Simone Ponzi
  • Aleksandar Rakić
  • Maksims Uvarenko
  • Nicolas Verdier
  • Mariano Arini
  • Viktorija Mirčeva
  • Vito Zaccaria
  • Tony Crocker
  • Robert Dee
  • Arjan van Dijk
  • Taylor Fuchs

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 37 years 2 months old,

or 446 months and 11 days old,

or 1940 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13585 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1987?

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 17, 1987:

  • Hugo Fregonese

    Argentinian director and screenwriter (b. 1908).

  • Gu Zhutong
  • Giuseppe Spinelli
  • Mario Checcacci
  • Aldo Perani

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

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


Holidays on January 17, 1987:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1987 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shake You Down youtube
  2. - C'est La Vie
  3. - Notorious
  4. - Walk Like An Egyptian
  5. - At This Moment (Live)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reet Petite
  2. - Jack Your Body
  3. - Is This Love
  4. - Caravan Of Love
  5. - No More The Fool

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Stop To Love
  2. - Control
  3. - Jimmy Lee
  4. - Victory
  5. - Candy

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

The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 1987 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

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

The Latin music chart on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - De mi enamorate
  2. - y quien puede ser
  3. - De color de rosa
  4. - Tu dama de hierro
  5. - Quedate conmigo esta noche

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

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

Dead of Winter

Dead of Winter

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Arthur Penn

Starring: Mary Steenburgen, Roddy McDowall, Jan Rubes, William Russ

Street Trash

Street Trash

Release year: 1987

Directed by: James M. Muro

Starring: Mike Lackey, Bill Chepil, Vic Noto, Mark Sferrazza

Outrageous Fortune

Outrageous Fortune

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Arthur Hiller

Starring: Shelley Long, Bette Midler, Peter Coyote, Robert Prosky

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Malenfant

Gung Ho

Gung Ho

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Ray Enright

Blood Red Roses

Blood Red Roses

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bill Lyons

Alfons Zitterbacke

Alfons Zitterbacke

Release year: 1986

The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Uli Edel

January 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Dancing On My Grave by Gelsey Kirkland with Greg Lawrence

Dancing On My Grave

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Dancing on My Grave

A Taste For Death by P. D. James

A Taste For Death

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The bloody scene of a double murder occurs in the small Little Vestry of St. Matthew's Church. Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh is confronted with an interesting dilemma: How can an upper-crust Minister lie next to a neighboring derelict of …

Foundation And Earth by Isaac Asimov

Foundation And Earth

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Asimov's fifth novel in the popular Foundation series opens with second thoughts. Golan Trevize, Councilman, is questioning whether he was right to select a collective mind for the best future.

Across China by Peter Jenkins

Across China

By:

Peter Jenkins began his journey across America's heartland in the mid-1970s to rediscover America. The two bestselling books A Walk Across America and A Walk Across America are his stirring accounts of this extraordinary journey.

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

Fatherhood

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This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?

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

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

Butasan

Butasan

Platform: Arcade, Sega Mega Drive, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, MSX, Amstrad CPC, Sharp X68000, PS4

Genre: action

Publisher: Jaleco

Captain America in: The Doom Tube of Dr. Megalomann

Captain America in: The Doom Tube of Dr. Megalomann

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

Genre: Action

Publisher: Go!

Higemaru Makaijima

Higemaru Makaijima

Platform: NES/Famicom, MSX2, mobile phones

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Capcom

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Platform: Sega Mark III, Master System, Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, PlayStation 2, Wii (Virtual Console), Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP/NA/PAL Sega; JP Pony Canyon; JP SunSoft

The Faery Tale Adventure

The Faery Tale Adventure

Platform: Amiga, Commodore 64, DOS, Mega Drive/Genesis, Macintosh

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: MicroIllusions Electronic Arts (Genesis version)

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1987?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1987?

January 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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