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October 22, 1987 was the 295th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 22, 1987, who was born and died on October 22, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 22, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Bad by Michael Jackson), movies (e.g. Less Than Zero, directed by Marek Kanievska), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 22nd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 22, 1987?
- October 22, 1987: What happened on that day?
- October 22, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 22, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 22, 1987?
- October 22, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 22, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 22, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 22, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 22, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 22, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 22, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 22, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on October 22, 1987?
What day of the week was October 22, 1987?
October 22, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 295th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 22, 1987 can also be written as 10/22/1987 in the US and as 22/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
October 22, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 22, 1987:
- Cabaret opens at imperial theater nyc for 262 performances
- Nobel prize for literature awarded to joseph brodsky
- The pilot of a british aerospace bae harrier gr5 registered zd325 accidentally ejects his aircraft. the jet continues to fly until it runs out of fuel and crashes into the irish sea.
- Champion english jockey lester piggott is jailed for three years after being convicted of tax evasion.
- On a vote of 58–42, the united states senate rejects president ronald reagan's nomination of robert bork to the supreme court.
- John adams' opera nixon in china premiered.
October 22, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 22nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 22, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 22, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 22nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 22, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 22, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 06:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.
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Who was born on October 22, 1987?
Famous people born on October 22, 1987:
- Park Ha-sun
South korean actress.
- Mikkel Hansen
Danish handball player known for his exceptional skills and achievements.
- Reen Yu
Taiwanese actress.
- Donny Montell
Lithuanian singer-songwriter.
- Tiki Gelana
Ethiopian runner.
- Alan Schaaf
Businessman.
- Élodie Embony
- Joy Saltarelli
- Hassan Sesay
Whose famous birthday is on October 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 22nd:
![Christopher Lloyd]()
Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd is an American actor best known for his roles as Doc Brown in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy and as Reverend Jim...
![Catherine Deneuve]()
Catherine DeneuveFrench actress and businesswoman.
![Valeria Golino]()
Valeria GolinoItalian actress and director known for her roles in films such as Rain Man and Hot Shots!.
![Deepak Chopra]()
Deepak ChopraEast indian-american author, healer and physician, and inspiring leader in holistic healthcare.
![Jeff Goldblum]()
Jeff GoldblumAmerican actor.
![Georges Brassens]()
Georges BrassensFrench composer, poet, and singer.
![Arsène Wenger]()
Arsène WengerFrench manager of arsenal football club, a french club that was founded in woolwich, england on 12/25/1886.
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Derek Jacobi]()
Derek JacobiBritish actor who has been successful in film, classical theater and television series.
October 22, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 6 months old,
or 438 months and 3 days old,
or 1905 weeks
or 13335 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 22, 1987?
There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 22, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 22, 1987.
October 22, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 22, 1987:
- Lino Ventura
Italian-french actor (b. 1919).
- Antonio d'Asburgo-Lorena
- Angiolino «Lino» Ventura
What famous deaths happened on October 22nd?
Famous deaths on October 22nd:
![Rollo May]()
Rollo MayAmerican psychoanalyst, lecturer and pioneer in existential psychology.
![Peter Scolari]()
Peter ScolariAmerican actor and director.
![Soupy Sales]()
Soupy SalesAmerican comedian, intelligent and imaginative.
![Cleavon Little]()
Cleavon LittleActor in blazing saddles, dies at 53 from colon cancer.
- Arles Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter who is considered one of the fathers of modern art.
- Majour Cézanne
A French Post-Impressionist painter, Cézanne is known for his innovative techniques and influence on the development of modern art.
- Dae Jung
Former President of South Korea who played a key role in the country's democratization.
- Henry Armstrong
American professional boxer who held world championships in three different weight classes.
- Kingson Amis
Renowned British novelist known for his witty and satirical works.
- Sherel Tepper
Renowned author known for her science fiction and fantasy novels.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 22nd
October 22, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 22, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 19th and October 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 22, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Madonna - Causing A Commotion
- Prince - U Got The Look
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now
October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 22, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 22, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 22, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- The O'Jays - Lovin' You
- Ray Parker Jr. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone
October 22, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 22, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.
October 22, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 19th and October 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Mijares - No Se Murio El Amor
- Nelson Ned - Me Pase De La Cuenta
October 22, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 22, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Less Than Zero
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Marek Kanievska
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader
Country: United States of America
Cry Freedom
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe
Deadly Prey
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David A. Prior
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Troy Donahue, Ted Prior, Fritz Matthews
Russkies
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: Whip Hubley, Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Stefan DeSalle
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
October 22, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Frank's Place
Release year: 1987
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
October 22, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 22, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Straight On Till Morning
By: Mary S. Lovell
The New York Times Bestseller: "Every page is full of revelations, gossip, and fascinating details about Markham Diane Ackerman. The New York Times Book Review. Born in England, raised in Kenya.
The Prince Of Tides
By: Pat Conroy
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.
Misery
By: Stephen King
This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.
Veil
By: Bob Woodward
Veil tells the story of the secret wars waged in Central America and Iran, and eventually became the time bombs for American.
A Southern Family
By: Gail Godwin
Gail Godwin's novels are modern classics. They are powerfully affecting fiction with beautiful writing and endearing characters. Her critically acclaimed writing has earned her a place in the top ten.
October 22, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 22, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh
Avengers
Bismarck
The Faery Tale Adventure
Beyond Dark Castle
Who was the US President on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 22nd?
October 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of October. 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 October 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - China will open the longest sea bridge in the world, hong kong-zhuhai macau bridge, after nine years of construction. the ceremony will take place in hong kong.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a suicide bomber injures five more people in maiduguri, northeast nigeria. police say that 13 civilians were also injured in separate attacks.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017), battle of mosul (2016)-2017: at least 284 people are executed in mosul by the islamic state of iraq and the levant. (cnn),
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 October 1987?
October 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
