Sunday August 30, 1987: on this day

August 30, 1987 was the 242nd day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 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 August 30, 1987, who was born and died on August 30, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1987?


August 30, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1987 can also be written as 8/30/1987 in the US and as 30/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1987:

  • 87th us golf amateur championship won by billy mayfair
  • Ayako okamoto wins lpga nestle world golf championship
  • Kirby puckett goes 6-for-6 with 2 hrs in minn 10-6 win over milwaukee
  • Knuckleballer charlie hough on the mound, rangers catcher geno petralli ties the major league record by allowing 6 passed balls
  • Ben johnson of canada runs 100 m in world record 9.83 seconds.
  • Yves pol of france runs complete marathon backwards (3:57:57).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 10:17 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 30, 1987?


Famous people born on August 30, 1987:

  • Darvin Nguyen

    Award-winning foreign correspondent known for his coverage of global conflicts.

  • Feliz Sanchez

    Dominican track and field athlete known for hurdles.

  • Tania Foster

    English singer-songwriter "roll deep".

  • Johanna Braddy

    American actress.

  • Amie Yancey

    Reality star.

  • Adem Büyük
  • Emmanuel Clottey
  • Boy Deul
  • Jeremy Dodson
  • Cameron Finley
  • Jenny Jonsson
  • Roy Krishna
  • Richard Oruche
  • Nenad Tomović
  • Tuomo Turunen
  • Xu Lijia
  • Mohammad Al-Dmeiri
  • Augusto Pereira Loureiro
  • Amelia Andersdotter

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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


You are 36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 28 days old,

or 1908 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13360 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 30, 1987?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 30, 1987:

  • George Mikes
  • Jacoba Stelma

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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


Holidays on August 30, 1987:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1987:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

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

The R&B music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

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

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

Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr

Cultural Literacy

By:

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

Elvis World by Jane Stern and Michael Stern

Elvis World

By:

Smoke-free home: No missing or torn pages.

Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd

Sarum

By:

SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.

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 Different Drum by M. Scott Peck

The Different Drum

By:

The Road Less Traveled is a popular lecturer and author who challenges listeners to move beyond individual growth and personal requirements to experience true community and unconditional loving.

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

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

3D Dotty

3D Dotty

Platform: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Blue Ribbon

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

Galactic Trader

Galactic Trader

Platform: OpenVMS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: self-published

Dr. Chaos

Dr. Chaos

Platform: FDS, NES

Genre: Action-adventure

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

Hydrofool

Hydrofool

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Faster Than Light

history

Who was the US President on August 30, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1987?

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

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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.

Sunday August 30, 1987