Sunday May 17, 1987: on this day

May 17, 1987 was the 137th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 17, 1987, who was born and died on May 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. With Or Without You by U2), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 17, 1987?


May 17, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1987 can also be written as 5/17/1987 in the US and as 17/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 17, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1987:

  • Stardust closes at biltmore theater nyc after 102 performances
  • Uss stark hit by iraqi missiles, 37 sailors die.
  • Ayako okamoto wins lpga chrysler-plymouth golf classic.
  • An iraqi dassault mirage f1 fighter jet fires two missiles into the u.s. navy warship uss stark, killing 37 and injuring 21 of her crew.
  • Hashimpura massacre in meerut city of india.
  • First ever rugby world cup kicks off with new zealand playing italy at eden park, auckland

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

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Who was born on May 17, 1987?


Famous people born on May 17, 1987:

  • Robecca Soni

    Robecca Soni is a former Indian swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events.

  • Beaumont Hamel

    Beaumont Hamel was a talented rugby player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Dash Wilder

    Professional wrestler known for his time in WWE.

  • Aleandro Rosi

    Italian footballer.

  • Edvald Boasson Hagen

    Norwegian cyclist.

  • Ott Lepland

    Estonian singer.

  • Edvald Hagen

    Norwegian cyclist.

  • Eisner Loboa
  • Miljana Musović
  • Tyler Plante
  • Florian Scheiber
  • Diego Emiliano Silva
  • Miloš Stojković
  • Avery Warley
  • Cash Wheeler
  • Ėdhar Aljachnovič
  • Romy Bär

Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    American actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".

  • Adel Imam
    Adel Imam

    Adel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
    Sugar Ray Leonard

    Sugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.

  • Ross Butler
    Ross Butler

    Ross butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.

  • Bob Saget
    Bob Saget

    Bob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...

  • Derek Hough
    Derek Hough

    Derek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.

  • Leven Rambin
    Leven Rambin

    Leven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

  • Nikki Reed
    Nikki Reed

    Nikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.

  • Craig Ferguson
    Craig Ferguson

    Scots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.

  • Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander

    Sasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.

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


You are 36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 1 day old,

or 1926 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13486 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1987?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 17, 1987:

  • Gunnar Myrdal

    Nobel prize winner in economics and sociology from sweden (d. 1987).

  • Wilbur Cohen

    American social scientist and politician known for his work on Social Security.

  • Georgij Ivanovič Petrov
  • Renato Sanero

What famous deaths happened on May 17th?

Famous deaths on May 17th:

  • Frank Gorshin
    Frank Gorshin

    American actor.

  • Edward Hardwicke
    Edward Hardwicke

    English actor (born 1932).

  • Bruce Fairbairn
    Bruce Fairbairn

    Canadian record producer and musician (born 1949).

  • Robert Webber
    Robert Webber

    Actor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.

  • Hugh Burden
    Hugh Burden

    Actor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.

  • Kyston Williams

    Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.

  • Warda Al-Jazairia

    Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...

  • Zahki Khan

    Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.

  • Lyndle Smith

    Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.

  • Geovannie Ramirez

    Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

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

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


Holidays on May 17, 1987:

  • Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
  • Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
  • International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.

Observances on May 17, 1987:

  • UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
  • World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

Saints celebrated on May 17, 1987:

  • Saint Solochon
  • Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
  • Saint Montanus
  • Saint Dietmar
  • Saint Pamphamer
  • Saint Pamphalon
  • Saint Adrian of Alexandria
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May 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With Or Without You
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now youtube
  2. - Can't Be With You Tonight
  3. - A Boy From Nowhere
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always youtube
  2. - Just To See Her
  3. - Back And Forth
  4. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  5. - Happy

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 17, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The Latin music chart on May 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Es mi mujer
  4. - Castigame
  5. - Macumba

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

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

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

Summer Heat

Summer Heat

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michie Gleason

Starring: Lori Singer, Anthony Edwards, Bruce Abbott, Kathy Bates

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

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Jürgen Prochnow, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Intervista

Intervista

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Sergio Rubini, Antonella Ponziani, Maurizio Mein, Paola Liguori

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Roxie

Roxie

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Nick Frangione

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gavin Millar

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

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

When Society Becomes An Addict by Anne Wilson Schaef

When Society Becomes An Addict

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A sharp look at the addiction system that is pervasive in Western society today.

A Season On The Brink by John Feinstein

A Season On The Brink

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John Feinstein's A Season on the Brink is still the best-selling novel in the genre, twenty-five years after it reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List for sixteen weeks.

The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince Of Tides

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PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.

The Ladies Of Missalonghi by Colleen McCullough

The Ladies Of Missalonghi

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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.

Be True To Your School by Bob Greene

Be True To Your School

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Today, Bob Greene is a celebrated, nationally-syndicated columnist. He was just 17 years old when he started high school in Ohio. He kept a journal.

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

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

Air Fortress

Air Fortress

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: HAL Laboratory

Batty

Batty

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Action

Deathlord

Deathlord

Platform: Commodore 64 Apple II

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Indoor Sports

Indoor Sports

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore 64, Commodore Plus/4, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mindscape (US) Databyte, Advance, Tynesoft (EU)

Flunky

Flunky

Platform: ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Piranha Games

history

Who was the US President on May 17, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 17, 1987?

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

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What is special about May 17th?

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

  • 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
  • 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
  • 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).

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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 May 1987?

May 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1987 calendar looked like.

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