Sunday August 23, 1987: on this day

August 23, 1987 was the 235th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 23, 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 August 23, 1987, who was born and died on August 23, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Who's That Girl by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Dead, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 23, 1987?


August 23, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 235th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1987 can also be written as 8/23/1987 in the US and as 23/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

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August 23, 1987: What happened on that day?


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August 23, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 23, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd 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 August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 23, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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August 23, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 23, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 August 23, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:06 am and setting at 08:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Who was born on August 23, 1987?


Famous people born on August 23, 1987:

  • Alexandra Roach
    Alexandra Roach

    Welsh actress recognized for her performances in film and television.

  • Darren Collison

    American basketball player.

  • Chris Galya

    Chris galya is a tv actor known for his role as tony chiccolini on the disney channel series jessie.

  • Nikki Gil

    Singer and actress from the philippines.

  • Hunter Hughes

    Youtube star.

  • Rafael Costa
  • Edwin Cubillo
  • Ermal Fejzullahu
  • Carlos Fonseca
  • Mădălina Gojnea
  • Shamela Hampton
  • Murielle Ahouré-Demps
  • Josip Projić
  • Cai Yi Zhen
  • Zhang Lu
  • Juan Pablo Miño
  • Benja
  • Sebastiaan Bowier
  • Thomas Briels

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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August 23, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 25 days old,

or 1908 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13358 days old,

if you were born on August 23, 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 August 23, 1987?

There are 157 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1987.

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August 23, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 23, 1987:

  • Didier Pironi

    French driving racer (formula 1 and off-shore pilot.

  • Siegfried Borris

    Composer dies at age 80.

  • Alfred Mader
  • Thomas D'Alesandro Jr.
  • Stefano I Sidarouss
  • Bernard Giroux

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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August 23, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 23, 1987:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1987:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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August 23, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 23, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 23, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Who's That Girl youtube
  2. - La Bamba youtube
  3. - Luka
  4. - Don't Mean Nothing
  5. - I Want Your Sex

August 23, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  3. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  4. - Call Me

August 23, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Casanova
  2. - Jump Start
  3. - One Heartbeat
  4. - Love Is A House
  5. - Tina Cherry

August 23, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 23, 1987 was Ahora Te Puedes Marchar by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

August 23, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 23, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  2. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  3. - El pecado
  4. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  5. - Tu carcel

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August 23, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 23, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Dead

The Dead

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany

The Last of England

The Last of England

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur

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

Firehouse

Firehouse

Release year: 1987

Directed by: J. Christian Ingvordsen

Starring: Gianna Palminteri, Martha Peterson, Renee Raiford, Gideon Fountain

August 23, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 23, 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:

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

August 23, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 23, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Heiress by Janet Dailey

Heiress

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Two sisters, Heiress and Dean Lawson, meet at the funeral of their father, Dean Lawson.

Empire by Gore Vidal

Empire

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"Mr. Vidal displays a political imagination as well as insider's sagacity that is unmatched by any other fiction writer I know. Empire is a sequel to his earlier historical novels.

Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark

Weep No More, My Lady

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Weary and weary, Elizabeth Lange arrived at Cypress Point Spa, Pebble Beach, California. She is still grieving for her sister, a well-known actress who died in a car accident.

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

By:

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.

Misery by Stephen King

Misery

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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.

August 23, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 23, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Joe Blade

Joe Blade

Platform: Spectrum, C64, CPC, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Atari 8-bit, MSX, Amiga, ST

Genre: Platform, shoot-em-up

Publisher: Players

Emerald Mine

Emerald Mine

Genre: Scrolling tile-based puzzle game

Publisher: Kingsoft

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Platform: Sega Mark III, Master System, Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, PlayStation 2, Wii (Virtual Console), Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP/NA/PAL Sega; JP Pony Canyon; JP SunSoft

Metal Gear

Metal Gear

Platform: MSX2 Microsoft Windows OS X PlayStation PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita Xbox Xbox 360 Xbox One GameCube Game Boy Color Nintendo Entertainment System Nin

Genre: Action-adventure, stealth

Publisher: Konami

John Elway's Quarterback

John Elway's Quarterback

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Commodore 64, NES, Apple IIGS, PC (MS-DOS), ZX Spectrum,

Genre: Traditional football simulation

Publisher: Virgin Games Tradewest (NES version)

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Who was the US President on August 23, 1987?

On August 23, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1987?

On August 23, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1987?

On August 23, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 23rd?

August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. 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 August 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

Find out more about August 23rd

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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 August 1987?

August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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Sunday August 23, 1987