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August 26, 1987 was the 238th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 26, 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 26, 1987, who was born and died on August 26, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. La Bamba by Los Lobos), movies (e.g. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow), 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 26th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1987?
- August 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1987?
- August 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1987?
What day of the week was August 26, 1987?
August 26, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1987 can also be written as 8/26/1987 in the US and as 26/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1987:
- Paul molitor goes 0-for-4 ends hitting streak at 39 consecutive games
August 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:13 am and setting at 09:00 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 26, 1987?
Famous people born on August 26, 1987:
![Chloe Pirrie]()
Chloe PirrieChloe pirrie is a scottish actress known for her roles in tv series such as 'black mirror' and 'the crown'.
- Riley Steele
Riley steele is an american porn actress known for her work in the adult film industry.
- Juan Joseph
American football coach and player (d. 2014).
- Blake Lively
Actress.
- Luka Sulic
Musician.
- Stacey Farber
Actress.
- Ksenia Sukhinova
- Ana Antonijevic
- Flavius Koczi
- Maksym Kornienko
- Aljaksandr Martynovič
- Georg Meier
- Irina Starych
- Miklós Varga
- Perttu Lindgren
- Ryan Brasier
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
![Dylan O'Brien]()
Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 7 months old,
or 439 months and 24 days old,
or 1912 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13386 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1987?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1987.
August 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1987:
- Georg Wittig
German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).
- John Goddard
Barbadian-english cricketer and manager (b. 1919).
- Alexandru Borbely
- Vern Gardner
- Giuseppe Roselli Lorenzini
- Cesare Caso
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Tawfiq Saleh
Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1987:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
August 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 26, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Casanova
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
August 26, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 26, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Near Dark
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
The Dead
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
The Last of England
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur
August 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency
By: Douglas Adams
A wildly imaginative novel by Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (a science fiction novel that is beloved by millions), comes in trade paperback
The Haunted Mesa
By: Louis L'Amour
They were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, which means "ancient enemy" and their abandoned cities haunt the plateaus and canyons of the Southwest.
The Songlines
By: Bruce Chatwin
Bruce Chatwin, author of In Patagonia, travels to Outback Australia in search of the meaning of the Aborginals ancient "Dreaming tracks"
The Fatal Shore
By: Robert Hughes
History of Australia's birth is a story about the brutality and suffering of England's notorious convict transport system.
Sphere
By: Michael Crichton
"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second
August 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 26, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Game Over II
After Burner II
Earl Weaver Baseball
Higemaru Makaijima
Blades of Steel Konamic Ice Hockey
Who was the US President on August 26, 1987?
On August 26, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1987?
On August 26, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1987?
On August 26, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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.
