Wednesday December 30, 1987: on this day

December 30, 1987 was the 364th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 30, 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 December 30, 1987, who was born and died on December 30, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 30, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 30th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 30, 1987?


December 30, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1987 can also be written as 12/30/1987 in the US and as 30/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1987 in December 1987 calendar

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December 30, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 30, 1987:

  • Australia hangs on for draw versus new zealand at melbourne cricket ground, one wicket left 17 runs short.
  • The pendolino train makes its debut in italy.
  • Tinker hatfield designed the nike air max.
  • Shoko asahara founds the aum shinrikyo cult.
  • Thomas knoll and john knoll develop the first version of photoshop.
  • Maglite introduces the 2aaa mini maglite battery, targeted for medical and industrial applications.
  • Barry minkow's ''zzzz best'' fraud unravels.
  • Varroa destructor, an invasive parasite, is found in the u.s.
  • Music:
  • 1987 (what the fuck is going on?), debut album by the justified ancients of mu mu, later known as the klf.
  • Film:
  • ''13 going on 30'' (2004): the scenes where jenna is thirteen take place on may 26, 1987.
  • ''american psycho'' (2000): according to director mary harron on the dvd commentary, the film is set around the end of 1987. patrick bateman is seen reading zagat's survey of this year as well.
  • ''fargo'' (1996): the film takes place in minnesota, 1987
  • ''adventureland'' (2009): the film takes place in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, summer 1987
  • ''precious: based on the novel 'push' by sapphire'' (2009): the film takes place in harlem, new york in 1987.
  • ''dodgeball: a true underdog story'' (2004): there is a picture of a fat white goodman with the caption ampquotwhite goodman ndash 1987ampquot on it.
  • ''rock of ages'' (2012): the year in which this film takes place.
  • Television:
  • ''buck rogers in the 25th century'' (1979): nasa launches the last of america's deep-space probes, the space shuttle ''ranger 3'', which is piloted by captain william ampquotbuckampquot rogers.
  • Set in 1987: the ''doctor who'' episode ampquotfather's dayampquot, 2005 takes place on november 7.
  • ''space: 1999'' episode ampquotthe rules of lutonampquot we learn that a world war, likely world war iii, began sometime in 1987. it was described as 'the war to end all wars'.
  • Computer/video games:
  • ''resident evil'': michael warren is elected mayor of raccoon city.
  • ''shenmue'' (1999) ndash story continues into 1987.
  • ''shenmue ii'' (2001): the game is set in 1987
  • ''sly cooper and the thievius raccoonus'' is set in this year (as claimed by the newspaper, after beating a boss).
  • ''syphon filter 3'': three levels take place in and around kabul, afghanistan during this year amidst the soviet occupation, with gabe logan and lian xing pitted against afghan rebels and soviet troops.
  • Stella sigcau, prime minister of the south african bantustan of transkei, is ousted from power in a bloodless military coup led by general bantu holomisa.

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December 30, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 30th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 30th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 30, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

87%

The moon phase on December 30, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 December 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 01:05 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.

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Who was born on December 30, 1987?


Famous people born on December 30, 1987:

  • Xylan Zirbel

    Professional cyclist known for his time trial abilities.

  • Lylith Lavey

    Professional wrestler known for her time in the wrestling industry.

  • Lauren Cheney

    Lauren Cheney is a retired American soccer player who played as a forward and midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team.

  • Jakub Nakládal

    Czech ice hockey player.

  • Noel Torres

    Pop singer.

  • Jake Cuenca

    American-filipino actor, footballer.

  • Thomaz Bellucci
  • Tim Smyczek
  • Dyanfres Douglas Chagas Matos
  • Davis Curiale
  • Brenda Lodigiani
  • Jeanette Ottesen
  • Sara Ramadhani
  • Steeven et Christopher duo de jumeaux humoristes français.

Whose famous birthday is on December 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 30th:

  • Kristin Kreuk
    Kristin Kreuk

    Tv actress.

  • Ellie Goulding
    Ellie Goulding

    British singer.

  • Patti Smith
    Patti Smith

    American poet, singer, songwriter, and punk princess from new york.

  • Eliza Dushku
    Eliza Dushku

    American actress, who started performing professionally at the age of 11 when her first film, "one hot summer", was released in august 1992.

  • Tyrese Gibson
    Tyrese Gibson

    American grammy-nominated r&b singer and songwriter, actor/writer, author, tv producer, former fashion model, and mtv vj.

  • Tracey Ullman
    Tracey Ullman

    British comedian, an original, boisterous player on tv, stage, and screen.

  • Jason Behr
    Jason Behr

    American actor.

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Michael Nesmith
    Michael Nesmith

    American musician and member of "the monkees".

  • Sean Hannity
    Sean Hannity

    He is an american conservative talk-show host, political commentator, and writer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 30th

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December 30, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 2 months old,

or 434 months and 28 days old,

or 1891 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13238 days old,

if you were born on December 30, 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 December 30, 1987?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 30, 1987.

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December 30, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 30, 1987:

  • Eulla Bissell

    American politician who served as the first female mayor of Buffalo, New York.

What famous deaths happened on December 30th?

Famous deaths on December 30th:

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Luise Rainer
    Luise Rainer

    Austrian-born german actress and american film star, oscar winner for "great zeigfeld" 1936 and "the good earth" 1937.

  • Lew Ayres
    Lew Ayres

    American actor onscreen since 1929.

  • Dawn Wells
    Dawn Wells

    American model and actress, miss nevada 1959 (d. 2020).

  • Sonny Liston
    Sonny Liston

    American boxer (born 1932).

  • Dorothy Comingore
    Dorothy Comingore

    Actress (citizen kane), passes away at 58 after a long battle with cancer.

  • Barbara Walters

    Barbara Walters is an American broadcast journalist, author, and television personality who has hosted television programs, including Today,...

  • Jp Rizal

    Filipino nationalist and author who played a key role in the Philippines' struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 30th

holidays

December 30, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 30, 1987:

  • The sixth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Pope Felix I (optional memorial)
  • Philippines - Rizal Day
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December 30, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 30, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 30, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Faith youtube
  2. - So Emotional youtube
  3. - Is This Love
  4. - Got My Mind Set On You
  5. - Shake Your Love

December 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 30, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always On My Mind
  2. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  3. - China In Your Hand
  4. - House Arrest
  5. - When I Fall In Love

December 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 30, 1987 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 30, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  2. - My Forever Love
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - I Live For Your Love
  5. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!

December 30, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 30, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 30, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - SOY ASI
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - AY AMOR

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December 30, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 30, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Bad Taste

Bad Taste

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett

Country: United States of America

Hell High

Hell High

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Douglas Grossman

Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

Release year: 1987

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins

December 30, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 30, 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

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

December 30, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 30, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Perestroika by Mikhail Gorbachev

Perestroika

By:

Perestroika: A New Way of Thinking for Our Country, and the World

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

Presumed Innocent

By:

PRESUMED INCIDENT is a suspenseful, compelling novel that has been hailed as one of the best in decades. It brings to life the worst nightmare of a citizen who faces incarceration for the most horrific of crimes.

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.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

By:

Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

Thriving On Chaos by Tom Peters

Thriving On Chaos

By:

This national bestseller offers solutions to an upside-down economic world. A New York Times bestseller for eleven months.

December 30, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 30, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Exzisus

Exzisus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP Taito; WW TAD

Flying Shark

Flying Shark

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, FM Towns, MS-DOS, Nintendo Entertainment System, PC, X68000, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Taito (original); JP Kaneko; JP Ving; NA Romstar (original); NA/EU Firebird; EU Electrocoin (original); EU Model Racing (original)

Dr. Chaos

Dr. Chaos

Platform: FDS, NES

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Pony Inc.; NA FCI, Inc.

221B Baker Street

221B Baker Street

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Datasoft

NES Open Tournament Golf

NES Open Tournament Golf

Platform: NES/Famicom, Famicom Disk System, PlayChoice-10, Virtual Console (Wii, Nintendo 3DS (Ambassador and Public Version) and Wii U)

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on December 30, 1987?

On December 30, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 30, 1987?

On December 30, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 30, 1987?

On December 30, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 30th?

December 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of December. 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 December 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: taliban refuse peace talks with afghan government
  • 2017 - Insurgency in egypt (2013)-present: three militants are killed, and ten more are detained by egyptian security forces at giza.
  • 2016 - Lukasz urban's funeral, the driver who was killed during last week’s attack on berlin's christmas market, will be held in banie, near the german border. a german diplomat and president of poland andrzej da attend.

Find out more about December 30th

history

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

Do you remember 1987? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

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What was the calendar for December 1987?

December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1987 calendar looked like.

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