Monday August 24, 1987: on this day

August 24, 1987 was the 236th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 24, 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 24, 1987, who was born and died on August 24, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 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 24th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1987?


August 24, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 236th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1987 can also be written as 8/24/1987 in the US and as 24/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

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August 24, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1987:

  • Announcement of possible martian tornadoes.

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August 24, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 08:21 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 24, 1987?


Famous people born on August 24, 1987:

  • Jon Scheyer

    American basketball player.

  • Anže Kopitar

    Slovenian ice hockey player.

  • Daichi Miura

    Japanese choreographer and singer-songwriter.

  • Jonathan Duhamel
  • Éric Bauthéac
  • David Moura
  • Gong Maoxin
  • Ren Hayakawa
  • Oleksandr Hladkyj
  • Ryan O'Leary
  • Dimităr Petkov
  • Beverly Ramos
  • Ri Jun-il
  • Travis Walton
  • Masaki Yamamoto
  • Katalin Honti

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 5 days old,

or 1909 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13367 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1987?

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1987.

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August 24, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1987:

  • Malcolm Kirk

    English wrestler and rugby player (d. 1987).

  • Bayard Rustin

    American civil rights activist (d. 1987).

  • Robert Selfelt

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1987:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 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 24, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 24, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 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:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - Who's That Girl youtube
  3. - Don't Mean Nothing
  4. - Luka
  5. - Only In My Dreams

August 24, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 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 24, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 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:

  1. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  2. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  3. - Call Me
  4. - Who's That Girl youtube

August 24, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

August 24, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 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:

  1. - Casanova
  2. - Love Is A House
  3. - One Heartbeat
  4. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  5. - Jump Start

August 24, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 24, 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 24, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 24, 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:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  3. - La Bamba youtube
  4. - El pecado
  5. - Tu carcel

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August 24, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Near Dark

Near Dark

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton

Country: United States of America

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

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

August 24, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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 24, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Elvis World by Jane Stern and Michael Stern

Elvis World

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Smoke-free home: No missing or torn pages.

Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr

Cultural Literacy

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Hirsch makes the argument that American children are not being taught the fundamental knowledge necessary to be able to function in modern society.

The Timothy Files by Lawrence Sanders

The Timothy Files

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Three novels about Timothy Cone, private investigator and who's business is that of others. . . Haldering & Co. believes that no crime should be left unpunished

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.

August 24, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Asterix and the Magic Carpet

Asterix and the Magic Carpet

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Thomson TO8, Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS

Genre: Arcade/adventure

Publisher: Coktel Vision

Accolade's Comics

Accolade's Comics

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Accolade

Border Zone

Border Zone

Platform: Amiga, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Ark Area

Ark Area

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: UPL

Goldrunner

Goldrunner

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: vertically scrolling shooter

history

Who was the US President on August 24, 1987?

On August 24, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1987?

On August 24, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1987?

On August 24, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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.

Discover how August 1987 calendar looked like.

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