Friday July 17, 1987: on this day

July 17, 1987 was the 198th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1987, who was born and died on July 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone by Heart), movies (e.g. The Lost Boys, directed by Joel Schumacher), 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 July 17th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1987?


July 17, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 198th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1987 can also be written as 7/17/1987 in the US and as 17/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1987:

  • Don mattingly is 2nd to hit hrs in 7 straight al games
  • Dow jones closes above 2,500 (2,510.04) for 1st time
  • Iran and france breaks diplomatic relations
  • Ten teens die in guadalupe river flood (comfort, texas).
  • The dow jones industrial average closes above the 2,500 mark for the first time, at 2,510.04.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 02:22 pm.

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 July 17, 1987?


Famous people born on July 17, 1987:

  • Jeremih

    American singer-songwriter and producer.

  • Coby Cotton

    Renowned poet celebrated for his evocative verses.

  • Darius Boyd

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Sammi Doll

    Pianist.

  • Alex Weisman

    Actor.

  • Meghan Camarena

    Youtube star.

  • AnnaLynne McCord

    Actress.

  • Wankelmut

    German dj and producer.

  • Jan Charouz

    Czech race car driver.

  • Jeremih Felton

    Pop singer.

  • Pablo Martín Ruiz
  • Mike Smith
  • Igor Stefanović
  • Ivan Strinić
  • Zoe de Toledo
  • Andrej Voroncevič
  • Tigran Hamasyan

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 36 years 9 months old,

or 441 months and 11 days old,

or 1919 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13435 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1987?

There are 80 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1987:

  • Oscar Andriani
  • Yūjirō Ishihara
  • Howard McGhee
  • Kristjan Palusalu
  • Paul Seltenhammer
  • Jörg Fauser

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

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

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


Holidays on July 17, 1987:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 13th and July 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1987 was Alone by Heart, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Alone youtube
  2. - Shakedown youtube
  3. - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
  4. - Don't Disturb This Groove
  5. - Point Of No Return

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's A Sin
  2. - Under The Boardwalk
  3. - Who's That Girl youtube
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - Wishing Well youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1987 was I Feel Good All Over by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Feel Good All Over
  2. - Show Me The Way
  3. - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
  4. - Fake
  5. - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 17, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

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

The Latin music chart on July 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 13th and July 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Tu carcel
  4. - En bancarrota
  5. - Amigo Mio

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

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

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes

Country: United States of America

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

Love at Stake

Love at Stake

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Moffitt

Starring: Patrick Cassidy, Kelly Preston, Georgia Brown, Barbara Carrera

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

Lust for Freedom

Lust for Freedom

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Eric Louzil

Starring: Melanie Coll, William J. Kulzer, Judi Trevor, Howard Knight

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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

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

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

Sphere by Michael Crichton

Sphere

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"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second

Windmills Of The Gods by Sidney Sheldon

Windmills Of The Gods

By:

She is at the edge of East-West conflict, a beautiful, accomplished scholar who suddenly became our new ambassador to an Iron Curtain nation, a woman who is about.

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.

Empire by Gore Vidal

Empire

By:

"Mr. Vidal displays a political imagination as well as insider's sagacity that is unmatched by any other fiction writer I know. Empire is a sequel to his earlier historical novels.

Heiress by Janet Dailey

Heiress

By:

Two sisters, Heiress and Dean Lawson, meet at the funeral of their father, Dean Lawson.

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

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

Crystal Quest

Crystal Quest

Platform: Macintosh, Apple IIgs, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Palm, Game Boy, Amiga, iPhone OS

Publisher: Casady & Greene (Macintosh), Stainless Games (Xbox 360)

Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket

Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket

Platform: C64, C128

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Audiogenic

Flying Shark

Flying Shark

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, MS-DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, X68000, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Taito (original); JP Kaneko; JP Ving; NA Romstar (original); NA/EU Firebird; EU Electrocoin (original); EU Model Racing (original)

Emerald Mine

Emerald Mine

Genre: Scrolling tile-based puzzle game

Publisher: Kingsoft

Basketball Challenge

Basketball Challenge

Platform: IBM micros and compatibles

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1987?

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

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1987?

July 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1987 calendar looked like.

Friday July 17, 1987