Monday December 21, 1987: on this day

December 21, 1987 was the 355th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 21, 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 21, 1987, who was born and died on December 21, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 1987?


December 21, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 355th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 1987 can also be written as 12/21/1987 in the US and as 21/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 1987 in December 1987 calendar

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December 21, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 1987:

December 21, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 21, 1987: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Dallas Cowboys - Los Angeles Rams : 29 - 21
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December 21, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st 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 21, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 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 December 21st, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 21, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:32 am and setting at 06:40 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 21, 1987?


Famous people born on December 21, 1987:

  • Arneta Francis

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Winston Marshall

    Former member of the band Mumford & Sons.

  • Harshit Saxena

    Indian playback singer known for his melodious voice.

  • Khris Davis

    American baseball player.

  • Malcolm Jenkins

    Athlete.

  • Denis Alekseyev

    Russian sprinter.

  • Brad Howard

    Australian footballer.

  • Valerie Concepcion

    Filipino actress.

  • Tom Clarke (footballer)
  • Vincent Vanasch
  • Tom Clarke
  • Baron Batch
  • Barbara Fialho
  • Kazuki Murakami
  • Cornel Predescu
  • Ingrid Schjelderup
  • Brad Tavares
  • Lukas Thürauer

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 21st

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December 21, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 27 days old,

or 1891 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13238 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 21, 1987?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 21, 1987.

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December 21, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 1987:

  • Robert Paige

    Actor (son of dracula, pardon my sarong).

  • John Spence

    American musician (no doubt) (born 1969).

  • Ralph Nelson
  • Ferdinando Glück
  • Eugene Lukacs

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Zalea Codreanu

    Renowned Romanian poet known for her lyrical works.

  • Giovanne Boccaccio

    Italian author known for the Decameron.

  • Southern

    Renowned poet known for his works on nature and spirituality.

  • Hattye Caraway

    First woman elected to the U.S.

  • Aloysuis Krebs

    Discovered the citric acid cycle in cellular respiration.

  • Hisashi Ouchi

    Japanese nuclear engineer involved in a critical nuclear accident.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 21st

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December 21, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 1987:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 21st and December 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Faith youtube
  2. - So Emotional youtube
  3. - Is This Love
  4. - Got My Mind Set On You
  5. - Shake Your Love

December 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always On My Mind
  2. - China In Your Hand
  3. - When I Fall In Love
  4. - Fairytale Of New York
  5. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube

December 21, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 1987 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  2. - My Forever Love
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - I Live For Your Love
  5. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!

December 21, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

December 21, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 21, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 21st and December 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - SOY ASI
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - AY AMOR

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December 21, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 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

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

Bad Taste

Bad Taste

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett

Country: United States of America

Hell High

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

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

Release year: 1987

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins

December 21, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

December 21, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Kaleidoscope by Danielle Steel

Kaleidoscope

By:

A young Frenchwoman meets a brilliant American actor in wartime Paris. Their love is fairytale-like, but they end up in tragedy. Their three children are cruelly divided after they become orphaned.

Time Flies by Bill Cosby

Time Flies

By:

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.

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

The Tommyknockers

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love by Leo Buscaglia

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love

By:

This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.

The Bonfire Of The Vanities by Tom Wolfe

The Bonfire Of The Vanities

By:

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

December 21, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Halls of Montezuma A Battle History of the U.S. Marine Corps

Halls of Montezuma A Battle History of the U.S. Marine Corps

Platform: Apple II/IIGS Amiga Commodore 64 MS-DOS

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Studies Group

I, Ball

I, Ball

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Firebird Software

American Speedway

American Speedway

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Enerdyne Technologies

Hi no Tori Hououhen

Hi no Tori Hououhen

Platform: MSX2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Konami

Crazee Rider

Crazee Rider

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Superior Software / Acornsoft

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Who was the US President on December 21, 1987?

On December 21, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1987?

On December 21, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 1987?

On December 21, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1987 calendar looked like.

Monday December 21, 1987