Sunday December 13, 1987: on this day

About December 13th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: Belgium Christian Democrats (CVP) lose parliamentary election.
  • Day of the week: December 13th, 1987 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Taylor Swift, Christopher Plummer
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Faith by George Michael
  • #1 UK song: Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys
  • Popular movie: Good Morning, Vietnam directed by Barry Levinson

More about December 13th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on December 13th, 1987.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1987?


December 13, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 347th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1987 can also be written as 12/13/1987 in the US and as 13/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

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December 13, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 13, 1987:

  • Belgium christian democrats (cvp) lose parliamentary election.

December 13, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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December 13, 1987: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 0 - 33
  • Buffalo Bills - Indianapolis Colts : 27 - 3
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Cleveland Browns : 24 - 38
  • Dallas Cowboys - Washington Redskins : 20 - 24
  • Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 21 - 28

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December 13, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 13, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 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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December 13, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 12:34 pm.

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 13, 1987?


Famous people born on December 13, 1987:

  • Michael Socha
    Michael Socha

    Movie actor.

  • James Holmes

    American mass murder suspect, currently awaiting trial for mass shooting at aurora, colorado movie theatre during "batman: the dark knight...

  • James Eagan Holmes
  • Albert Adomah
  • Daniele Cremonesi
  • Mutlu Demir
  • Maodomalick Faye
  • Thabo Matlaba
  • Paulita Pappel
  • Weverton Pereira da Silva
  • Hendrik Tui
  • Billy Clarke
  • Jacopo Calatroni

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 5 months old,

or 437 months and 5 days old,

or 1900 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13306 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 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 13, 1987?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 13, 1987.

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December 13, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1987:

  • Julien Darui
  • Pietro Quinto

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Richard Holbrooke

    Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

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December 13, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1987:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 7th and December 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Faith youtube
  2. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  3. - Should've Known Better
  4. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
  5. - Is This Love

December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always On My Mind
  2. - China In Your Hand
  3. - When I Fall In Love
  4. - Fairytale Of New York
  5. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube

December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 13, 1987 was System of Survival by Earth, Wind & Fire, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - System of Survival
  2. - Skeletons
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - Criticize
  5. - My Forever Love

December 13, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 13, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

December 13, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 13, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 7th and December 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - La luna sera la luna
  3. - Negra
  4. - Que no se rompa la noche
  5. - PONTE A CANTAR

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December 13, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Good Morning, Vietnam

Good Morning, Vietnam

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Barry Levinson

Starring: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran, Chintara Sukapatana

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

Overboard

Overboard

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond

Country: United States of America

*batteries not included

*batteries not included

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

December 13, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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

December 13, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Great Depression Of 1990 by Ravi Batra

The Great Depression Of 1990

By:

Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an

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 …

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs by Patrick F. McManus

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs

By:

America's favourite outdoor humorist returns with a new collection of stories. He brings back old friends and takes readers to exotic locations outdoors.

December 13, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 13, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Tecmo Bowl

Tecmo Bowl

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom, PlayChoice-10, Game Boy, Mobile phone, Virtual Console

Publisher: Tecmo

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

Double Dragon

Double Dragon

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayChoice-10, Master System, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Atari ST, Amiga, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Game Boy, Mega Drive/Genesis, Lynx, Mobile

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Technōs Japan (Japan) Taito (North America) Tradewest (NES) Mastertronic (computers)[1] HAMSTER (PS4)

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa

Platform: Sega Mark III, Master System, Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, PlayStation 2, Wii (Virtual Console), Nintendo 3DS

Genre: Horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP/NA/PAL Sega; JP Pony Canyon; JP SunSoft

Goldrunner

Goldrunner

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64

Genre: vertically scrolling shooter

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Who was the US President on December 13, 1987?

On December 13, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1987?

On December 13, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1987?

On December 13, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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 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.

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Sunday December 13, 1987