Friday May 22, 1987: on this day

May 22, 1987 was the 142nd day of the year 1987, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 22, 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 22, 1987, who was born and died on May 22, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. With Or Without You by U2), movies (e.g. The Untouchables, directed by Brian De Palma), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1987?


May 22, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1987 can also be written as 5/22/1987 in the US and as 22/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1987:

May 22, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 22, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

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 22, 1987?


Famous people born on May 22, 1987:

  • Nelani Mitchell

    Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.

  • Laporsche Avery

    Accomplished track and field athlete who has set multiple records in sprinting events.

  • Novak Djokovic

    He is a serbian tennis player who won wimbledon 2011 against rafael nadal.

  • Safiatou Ibrahima

    Renowned striker who played for national team.

  • Hit-Bo Hit-Boy

    Hit-boy is a grammy-winning music producer and rapper known for his work with artists such as kanye west, jay-z, and beyoncé.

  • Bradden Campbell

    Former rugby player who excelled in the sport.

  • Arturo Vidal

    Chilean professional footballer known for his tenacity and versatility on the field.

  • Alaan Carrillo

    Alaan Carrillo is a Mexican politician who has focused on social justice issues.

  • Bonita Norris

    Youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest, also involved in technology ventures.

  • Azalea Hughes

    Azalea Hughes is a successful swimmer who has achieved great feats in the pool.

  • José Miñano

    Spanish footballer.

  • Chrisspy

    Youtube star.

  • Katelynne Quinn

    Family member.

  • Vladimir Granat

    Russian footballer.

  • Michail Alëšin
  • Kyle Gibson
  • Aurora Cossio
  • Javier Beirán

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

  • Nikolaj Lie Kaas
    Nikolaj Lie Kaas

    Danish actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 22nd

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May 22, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 9 months old,

or 441 months and 26 days old,

or 1921 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13451 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 22, 1987?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1987.

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May 22, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1987:

  • Mario Zafred

    Composer dies at 65.

  • Milan Lajčiak
  • Thornton Freeland

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Eslie Chang

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Quiera Jones

    Acclaimed jazz saxophonist known for pushing the boundaries of the genre.

  • Hy Gardner

    Celebrity gossip columnist and radio personality.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 22nd

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May 22, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1987:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1987:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1987:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With Or Without You
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - The Lady In Red
  4. - You Keep Me Hangin' On youtube
  5. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. 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 22, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always youtube
  2. - Happy
  3. - Back And Forth
  4. - Just To See Her
  5. - Head To Toe

May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Doce rosas
  4. - Es mi mujer
  5. - El pecado

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May 22, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Untouchables

The Untouchables

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith

Country: United States of America

La Bamba

La Bamba

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Luis Valdez

Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

Harry and the Hendersons

Harry and the Hendersons

Release year: 1987

Directed by: William Dear

Starring: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy

Country: United States of America

Babette's Feast

Babette's Feast

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gabriel Axel

Starring: Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle

Barfly

Barfly

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance

May 22, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

The Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy

The Thanatos Syndrome

By:

Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy. Ballantine Books, Inc.,1987

A Season On The Brink by John Feinstein

A Season On The Brink

By:

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.

It by Stephen King

It

By:

Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …

May 22, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Galaga '88

Galaga '88

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, Game Gear, X68000, Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: JP/NA/EU Namco; JP Micomsoft; NA Atari Games; NA NEC

The Guild of Thieves

The Guild of Thieves

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, Sinclair Spectrum

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Rainbird Software

Esper Dream

Esper Dream

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Virtual Console, mobile phones

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Konami

Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer

Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer

Platform: Commodore 64, Apple II, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Tandy 1000, ZX Spectrum, Macintosh Plus, Macintosh II

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Electronic Arts

1943: The Battle of Midway

1943: The Battle of Midway

Platform: Arcade game, NES, PC Engine, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation , Sega Saturn, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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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.

Friday May 22, 1987