Thursday September 17, 1987: on this day

September 17, 1987 was the 260th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1987, who was born and died on September 17, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Housekeeping, directed by Bill Forsyth), TV series (e.g. Frank'S Place) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1987?


September 17, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 260th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1987 can also be written as 9/17/1987 in the US and as 17/9/1987 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1987:

  • Philadelphia celebrates 200th anniversary of constitution
  • At a small rally in harlem, televangelist marion robertson announces his candidacy for the 1988 republican presidential nomination.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 12:50 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on September 17, 1987?


Famous people born on September 17, 1987:

  • Azaela Gonzalez

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Elveta Apte

    Indian film actress known for her versatile performances.

  • Emerson Spartz

    Founder of MuggleNet and Spartz Inc.

  • Alinda Kumar

    Alinda Kumar is a young politician known for her innovative policy proposals.

  • Paul Huntington

    English footballer.

  • Ray Friesen

    American cartoonist, founder of don't eat any bugs productions.

  • Anthony Padilla

    Comedian.

  • Daren Kagasoff

    Actor.

  • Yang Ko-han

    Actress from taiwan (d. 2015).

  • Tim Burton

    Youtube star.

  • Olivier Scheen
  • Amanda Spratt
  • Nea
  • Oliver Toledo
  • Ihar Zjan'kovič
  • Filip Đorđević
  • Adrián Gavira
  • Christina Jones
  • Stergos Marinos

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th

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


You are 36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 11 days old,

or 1906 weeks

or 13342 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1987?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1987:

  • Harry Locke

    English actor (d. 1987).

  • Vladimir Pavlovič Basov
  • Silvio Cirielli
  • Dieter Schidor
  • Ernest Morris

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

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

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


Holidays on September 17, 1987:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1987:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 14th and September 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Didn't We Almost Have It All youtube
  3. - La Bamba youtube
  4. - Here I Go Again youtube
  5. - When Smokey Sings

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  2. - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
  3. - Wipeout
  4. - Some People
  5. - What Have I Done To Deserve This

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on September 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - I Need Love
  3. - Love Is A House
  4. - Lost In Emotion
  5. - Didn't We Almost Have It All youtube

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

The number 1 Latin song on September 17, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

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

The Latin music chart on September 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 14th and September 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  3. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  4. - Tu carcel
  5. - Que no se rompa la noche

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

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

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bill Forsyth

Starring: Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak

Crazy Love

Crazy Love

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dominique Deruddere

Starring: Josse De Pauw, Geert Hunaerts, Michael Pas, Gene Bervoets

Faceless

Faceless

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Jesús Franco

Starring: Helmut Berger, Brigitte Lahaie, Telly Savalas, Christopher Mitchum

Promised Land

Promised Land

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michael Hoffman

Starring: Jason Gedrick, Kiefer Sutherland, Meg Ryan, Tracy Pollan

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

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

The Law and Harry McGraw

The Law and Harry McGraw

Release year: 1987

Country: United States of America

Leg Work

Leg Work

Release year: 1987

Country: United States of America

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

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

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

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Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

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This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

The Great Depression Of 1990 by Ravi Batra

The Great Depression Of 1990

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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

Freedom by William Safire

Freedom

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Safire's novel about Abraham Lincoln and Civil War explores the dilemma of how much freedom individuals must deny in order to preserve freedom for all.

The Songlines by Bruce Chatwin

The Songlines

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Bruce Chatwin, author of In Patagonia, travels to Outback Australia in search of the meaning of the Aborginals ancient "Dreaming tracks"

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

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

Exolon

Exolon

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Enterprise 128, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Hewson

Border Zone

Border Zone

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Dunjunz

Dunjunz

Platform: Acorn Electron BBC Micro

Genre: Action, Gauntlet-like

Publisher: Bug-Byte

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)

Bubble Ghost

Bubble Ghost

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, DOS, Apple IIGS, Game Boy

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: ERE Informatique (France) Infogrames (UK, Europe) Accolade (USA) Pony Canyon (Japan)

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1987?

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

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What is special about September 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1987?

September 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1987 calendar looked like.

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