Monday October 19, 1987: on this day

October 19, 1987 was the 292nd day of the year 1987, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 19, 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 19, 1987, who was born and died on October 19, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 19, 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 19th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 19, 1987?


October 19, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 19, 1987 can also be written as 10/19/1987 in the US and as 19/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

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October 19, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 19, 1987:

  • Anything goes opens at beaumont theater nyc for 804 performances
  • Dow jones index drops 508.32 points
  • Woody woodward resigns as new york yankee gm, lou piniella is named gm and billy martin is named new york yankee manager for 5th and final time
  • "black monday": stock markets around the world suffer an unexpected dramatic drop, with the american dow jones industrial average falling 22.6 percent (508 points), the largest one-day drop in recorded stock market history, and first financial crisis of the modern globalized era.
  • In retaliation for iranian attacks on ships in the persian gulf, the u.s. navy disables three of iran's offshore oil platforms.
  • Black monday - the dow jones industrial average falls by 22%, 508 points.
  • The united states navy conducts operation nimble archer, an attack on two iranian oil platforms in the persian gulf.

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October 19, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 19th 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 19, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 19, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 19th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 19, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 19, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 19, 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 19, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 05:10 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 19, 1987?


Famous people born on October 19, 1987:

  • Reika Saiki

    Japanese professional wrestler known for her strength and agility.

  • Sajad Mahmood

    Pakistani cricketer known for his fast bowling skills.

  • Tsunenori Aoki

    Japanese actor.

  • Sam Groth

    Australian tennis player.

  • Fumino Kimura

    Japanese actress.

  • Freja Beha Erichsen

    Model.

  • Zac Efron

    Actor.

  • Saketh Myneni
  • Júnior Lopes
  • George Friend
  • Zurab Arziani
  • Rick Boogs
  • Jonathan Domínguez
  • Franciele Aparecida do Nascimento
  • Mac Koshwal
  • Chris McKnight
  • Artak Grigoryan

Whose famous birthday is on October 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 19th:

  • John Le Carre
    John Le Carre

    John le carre was a british author known for his espionage novels, including 'the spy who came in from the cold' and 'tinker, tailor,...

  • Trey Parker
    Trey Parker

    Trey parker is a director best known for co-creating the animated television series south park.

  • Sunny Deol
    Sunny Deol

    Sunny deol is an indian actor known for his action-packed roles in bollywood films.

  • George C. Scott
    George C. Scott

    George c. scott was an american actor known for his powerful performances in films such as patton and dr.

  • Sylvia Browne
    Sylvia Browne

    American psychic and gifted woman who founded nirvana foundation for psychic research, in 1974.

  • John Lithgow
    John Lithgow

    American actor who can do comedy and drama.

  • Jon Favreau
    Jon Favreau

    American actor, writer, and director.

  • Michael Gambon
    Michael Gambon

    English actor (singing detective paris at night).

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • George Nader
    George Nader

    American actor.

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October 19, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months

or 1904 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13332 days old,

if you were born on October 19, 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 19, 1987?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 19, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 19, 1987.

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October 19, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 19, 1987:

  • Jacqueline du Pré

    Jacqueline du pré was a renowned british cellist known for her exceptional talent and passionate performances.

  • Hermann Lang

    German race car driver (d. 1987).

  • Giorgio Cansacchi
  • Marcel Paulus

What famous deaths happened on October 19th?

Famous deaths on October 19th:

  • George Wallace
    George Wallace

    American politician, who served three terms as the democratic governor for alabama beginning in 1963.

  • Lynda Bellingham
    Lynda Bellingham

    Canadian actress in tv commercials, movies and series.

  • Phyllis Kirk
    Phyllis Kirk

    American actress (d. 2006).

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

  • Gig Young
    Gig Young

    American actor.

  • John Hodiak
    John Hodiak

    American actor who started his career in radio and film.

  • Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2009.

  • Rudy Ray Moore
    Rudy Ray Moore

    American comedian and actor (dolemite), (born 1937).

  • Edwyna Wynn

    Known for her comedic roles in classic Hollywood films.

  • Johanthan Swift

    Irish satirist, essayist, and political pamphleteer best known for Gulliver's Travels.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 19th

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October 19, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 19, 1987:

  • Niue - Constitution Day in honour of the country's independence (self-governing in free association with New Zealand) in 1974.
  • Brazil - Independence Day of State of Piauf
  • Albania - Mother Teresa Day.
  • Also see October 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Saints - Saints Jean de BrTbeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions; Saint Frideswide
  • Roman festivals - Armilustrium in honor of Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Tomate (Tomato) Day, twenty-eighth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
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October 19, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 19, 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 19, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 19, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 19, 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:

  1. - Bad youtube
  2. - Causing A Commotion
  3. - U Got The Look
  4. - Lost In Emotion
  5. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube

October 19, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 19, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 19, 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:

  1. - You Win Again
  2. - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
  3. - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
  4. - Crockett's Theme

October 19, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 19, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 19, 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:

  1. - Bad youtube
  2. - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
  3. - Don't You Want Me
  4. - Lovin' You
  5. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone

October 19, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 19, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 19th and October 25th.

October 19, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 19, 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:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - Que no se rompa la noche
  3. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  4. - No Se Murio El Amor
  5. - Me Pase De La Cuenta

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October 19, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 19, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Less Than Zero

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

Cry Freedom

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Richard Attenborough

Starring: Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe

Deadly Prey

Deadly Prey

Release year: 1987

Directed by: David A. Prior

Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Troy Donahue, Ted Prior, Fritz Matthews

Russkies

Russkies

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Rick Rosenthal

Starring: Whip Hubley, Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Stefan DeSalle

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

October 19, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 19, 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

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

October 19, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 19, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

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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.

Legacy by James A. Michener

Legacy

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James A. Michener, a master storyteller, creates a sweeping novel that is inspired by the Iran Contra affair. He depicts the triumphs and tragedies one family experiences and their role in the history and culture of the United States.

Hot Flashes by Barbara Raskin

Hot Flashes

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Hot Flashes by Raskin, Barbara

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

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This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

Presumed Innocent

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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.

October 19, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 19, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bad Street Brawler

Bad Street Brawler

Platform: Amiga, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, NES

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Mindscape Inc.

Bureaucracy

Bureaucracy

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 128, MS-DOS, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll

Flying Dragon: The Secret Scroll

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Fighting role-playing video game

Publisher: Culture Brain

Goldrunner

Goldrunner

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: vertically scrolling shooter

Elixir

Elixir

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle game

Publisher: Superior Software

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Who was the US President on October 19, 1987?

On October 19, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 19, 1987?

On October 19, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 19, 1987?

On October 19, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 19th?

October 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - The sagrada familia, barcelona receives a building permit 136 years after it began construction.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: a taliban attack on an army base in kandahar province has claimed the lives of at least 43 afghan soldiers. the attack also claimed the lives of around 10 taliban fighters.
  • 2016 - Eight people are injured in portland by a natural gas explosion.

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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 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.

Discover how October 1987 calendar looked like.

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