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February 26, 1987 was the 57th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 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 February 26, 1987, who was born and died on February 26, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi), movies (e.g. Evil Dead II, directed by Sam Raimi), TV series (e.g. Alfons Zitterbacke) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 26, 1987?
- February 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 26, 1987?
- February 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- February 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 26, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on February 26, 1987?
What day of the week was February 26, 1987?
February 26, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 57th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 26, 1987 can also be written as 2/26/1987 in the US and as 26/2/1987 in UK and Europe.
February 26, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 26, 1987:
- 1st release of beatles compact discs
- Tower commission probes iran-contra affair
- Ussr resumes nuclear test at eastern kazakh / semipalitinsk ussr
- Washington bullets block 20 indiana pacers shots tying nba regulation game record.
- Nasa launches geos-h.
February 26, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 26, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 26, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 26, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 26, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 05:27 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Mar 15, 1987.
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Who was born on February 26, 1987?
Famous people born on February 26, 1987:
- Darrius Heyward-Bey
Darrius Heyward-Bey is a former NFL wide receiver known for his speed and athleticism.
- Julia Bond
American actress.
- Jin Hiramaki
Japanese model and actor.
- Ole Heieren Hansen
- Kim Seng-yong
- Juraj Kucka
- Pia Carmen Lionetti
- Margherita Magnani
- Marc Mboua
- Stanislav Mel'nykov
- Pavel Moroz
- Ricardo Noir
- Johan Plat
- Mehrdad Pooladi
- Jean-Philippe Sabo
- Johan Sjöstrand
- Francesco Stanco
- Orestes Torres
- Andrea Šušnjara
Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:
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Fats DominoFats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.
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Johnny CashAmerican singer, guitarist and country-western singer.
![Michael Bolton]()
Michael BoltonAmerican singer, international star and social activist.
![Nate Ruess]()
Nate RuessNate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.
![Mark Dacascos]()
Mark DacascosAmerican actor and martial artist.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![Jennifer Grant]()
Jennifer GrantAmerican actress, noted family.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Tony Randall]()
Tony RandallAmerican actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...
![Bill Duke]()
Bill DukeActor (bird on a wire and predator).
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February 26, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 1 month old,
or 445 months and 28 days old,
or 1938 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13571 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 26, 1987?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1987.
February 26, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on February 26th?
Famous deaths on February 26th:
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Constance FordActress (ada hobson - another world).
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.
- Hanae Mori
Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.
- Jef Raskin
Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.
- Gabor Szabo
Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.
- Kalmen Rosen
Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.
- Vinayak Savarkar
Indian independence activist and politician.
- Anandi Gopal Joshi
First Indian female doctor.
- Lavi Eshkol
Lavi Eshkol was the third Prime Minister of Israel, serving from 1963 until his death in 1969.
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February 26, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 26, 1987:
- Blessed Edigna
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Saints celebrated on February 26, 1987:
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
February 26, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 26, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 23rd and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1987 was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
- Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
- Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
- Chicago - Will You Still Love Me?
- The Jets - You Got It All
February 26, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
- Ben E King - Stand By Me
- Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
- Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
February 26, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1987 was Have You Ever Loved Somebody by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
- Loose Ends - Slow Down
- The Jets - You Got It All
- Melba Moore - Falling
- Donna Allen - Serious
February 26, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 26, 1987 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.
February 26, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 26, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 23rd and March 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
- Emmanuel - Es mi mujer
- Marisela - Tu dama de hierro
- Jose Feliciano - Te amare
- Veronica Castro - Macumba
February 26, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 26, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Evil Dead II
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva
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
Lethal Weapon
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan
Country: United States of America
Angel Heart
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Country: United States of America
February 26, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Alfons Zitterbacke
Release year: 1986
The Little Vampire
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Uli Edel
Street Legal
Release year: 1986
Houston Knights
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
February 26, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 26, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Whirlwind
By: James Clavell
Whirlwind tells the story of three weeks spent in Tehran, February 1979. It is three weeks of passion, sacrifice, and heartbreak. A team of professional pilots is caught between the revolutionaries, the forces of international intrigue and themselves.
Bandits
By: Elmore Leonard
"Almost unbearable suspense. Leonard has created another winner ."--People. A wild ride with the "coolest, hottest writer of America" (Chicago Tribune), Bandits offers everything Elmore Leonard fans like: non-stop thrills and unexpected twists.
The Eyes Of The Dragon
By: Stephen King
Once Upon a Time there was terror...The Eyes of the DragonA story of archetypal heroes, sweeping adventures, of princes and dragons, this epic fantasy is as Stephen can create.
The Search For Signs Of Intelligent Life In The Universe
By: Jane Wagner
The Broadway play's text captures twenty years of American culture.
February 26, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 26, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crossroads
Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll
Alex Kidd: High-Tech World
Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa
Invade-a-Load
Who was the US President on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 26th?
February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
- 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.
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 February 1987?
February 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
