Sunday May 03, 1987: on this day

About May 3rd, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mikado closes at Virginia Theater NYC after 46 performances
  • Day of the week: May 3rd, 1987 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Danila Kozlovsky, Christina Hendricks
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew
  • #1 UK song: La Isla Bonita by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Hellraiser directed by Clive Barker

More about May 3rd, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on May 3rd, 1987.

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What day of the week was May 03, 1987?


May 03, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1987 can also be written as 5/3/1987 in the US and as 3/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 03, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1987:

  • Mikado closes at virginia theater nyc after 46 performances
  • Miami herald reports a woman spent friday and saturday with gary hart
  • Cindy hill wins lpga s&h golf classic.
  • A crash by bobby allison at the talladega superspeedway, alabama fencing at the start-finish line would lead nascar to develop the restrictor plate for the following season both at daytona international speedway and talladega.

May 03, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 03, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 03, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 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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May 03, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 May 03, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 01:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Who was born on May 03, 1987?


Famous people born on May 03, 1987:

  • Brenya Ellison

    Brenya Ellison is an American tennis player who competes in both singles and doubles events.

  • Melanie Perkins

    Melanie Perkins is the co-founder and CEO of Canva, a graphic design platform that has become one of the most popular design tools in the...

  • Duanne Vermeulen

    South African rugby union player who plays as a number 8 for the Bulls in Super Rugby and the South African national team.

  • Gerilynn Flores

    Gerilynn Flores was a professional swimmer who specialized in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Hannahmarie Eriksson

    Hannahmarie Eriksson is a Swedish photographer known for her nature and landscape photography.

  • Alazne Iturrioz

    Alazne Iturrioz is a Basque singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

  • Damla Sönmez

    Turkish actress.

  • Lina Grinčikaitė

    Lithuanian sprinter.

  • Cristina Del Basso
  • Shigeru Yokotani
  • Mohammad Al-Bishi
  • FF
  • Josimar Ayarza
  • Michaël Bodegas
  • Marta Carissimi
  • Javier Cohene
  • Michael Kiwanuka

Whose famous birthday is on May 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 3rd:

  • Danila Kozlovsky
    Danila Kozlovsky

    Danila Kozlovsky is a renowned Russian actor, director, and producer known for his roles in films such as 'Vampire Academy' and 'Viking'.

  • Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks

    Christina hendricks is an american actress best known for her role as joan holloway in the tv series mad men.

  • Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale

    Bobby cannavale is a well-known american actor who has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including 'boardwalk empire' and...

  • Bing Crosby
    Bing Crosby

    American singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.

  • Jaycee Dugard
    Jaycee Dugard

    American kidnapping victim.

  • Mary Astor
    Mary Astor

    American actress, first on-screen in 1920.

  • Ben Elton
    Ben Elton

    British left-wing comedian, writer and novelist.

  • Christopher Cross
    Christopher Cross

    Grammy-winning musician known for hits like 'Sailing' and 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do).

  • Mary Hopkin
    Mary Hopkin

    Welsh singer-songwriter.

  • Walter Slezak
    Walter Slezak

    Austrian-american actor, who won the tony award and n.y.

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How old is someone born on May 03, 1987?


Someone born on May 03, 1987 is:

37 years 1 month old,

or 445 months and 2 days old,

or 1935 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13548 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1987?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 03, 1987.

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May 03, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 03, 1987:

  • Dalida

    Renowned French singer with international success.

  • Yolande Christina Dalida

    Dies at 54.

  • Robert Degos
  • Viola Lyttelton
  • Trygve Arnesen
  • Raymond Blais

What famous deaths happened on May 3rd?

Famous deaths on May 3rd:

  • Jackie Cooper
    Jackie Cooper

    American actor who appeared on screen at age three as a charming top-child actor.

  • Robert Alda
    Robert Alda

    American actor dan lewis - supertrain, born 1914, dies at 72.

  • Bruce Cabot
    Bruce Cabot

    Carlsbad (new mexico) -- actor (diamonds are forever king kong).

  • Jack Weston
    Jack Weston

    American actor.

  • Diana Wynyard
    Diana Wynyard

    English actress (d. 1964).

  • Samauri Yamamoto

    Renowned for his exceptional swordsmanship and teachings.

  • Fatih Sultan Mehmed

    Conqueror of Constantinople and a significant figure in Ottoman history.

  • Bryne Cooper

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Chlora Bryant

    Acclaimed jazz singer who gained popularity in the mid-20th century.

  • Jersei Kosinski

    Polish-American novelist known for his works such as 'Being There'.

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May 03, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 03, 1987:

  • Black Madonna of Cz?stochowa Queen and Protector of Poland (since April 1, 1656)
  • Antonia and Alexander (martyrs of 313)
  • Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross, aka the Invention of the True Cross.
  • Discoflux (Discordianism).
  • Constitution Day in Poland and Japan.
  • World Press Freedom Day.

Saints celebrated on May 03, 1987:

  • Saint Apostle James the Lesser
  • Saint Emily Bicchiere (1238 - 1314
  • Saints Eventius and Alexander, Saint Theodulus (martyrs of 119)
  • Saint Ansfrid (c. 1008)
  • Saint Alexander I
  • Saint Apostle Philip
  • Saint Juvenalis (d. 376)
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May 03, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 03, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 03, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - Don't Dream It's Over
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - Sign O' The Times

May 03, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 03, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Isla Bonita
  2. - Let It Be
  3. - Respectable
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Can't Be With You Tonight

May 03, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 1987 was Don't Disturb This Groove by The System, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 03, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Disturb This Groove
  2. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  3. - Always youtube
  4. - Just To See Her
  5. - Sign 'O' The Times

May 03, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 03, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

May 03, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 03, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Es mi mujer
  4. - Macumba
  5. - De mi enamorate

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May 03, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 03, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hellraiser

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Clive Barker

Starring: Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman

Country: United States of America

Dirty Dancing

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes

Country: United States of America

Snow White

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michael Berz

Starring: Diana Rigg, Billy Barty, Sarah Patterson, Nicola Stapleton

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

Tough Guys Don't Dance

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Norman Mailer

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe, Wings Hauser

May 03, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 03, 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:

Roxie

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Nick Frangione

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gavin Millar

May 03, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 03, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Intimate Partners by Maggie Scarf

Intimate Partners

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"Anyone interested in, embarking upon, or yearning to have an intimate relationship with someone should purchase, borrow, or steal Intimate Partners." -New WomanWhat happens in intimate attachments?

Destiny by Sally Beauman

Destiny

By:

Helene and Edward. It was more than a coincidence that they met. It was more than just passion when they fell in love. They thought they had lost it all.

No Deals, Mr. Bond by John Gardner

No Deals, Mr. Bond

By:

A Royal Navy nuclear submarine surfaces between the Danish island Bornholm, and the Baltic coast in East Germany.

Winter Hawk by Craig Thomas

Winter Hawk

By:

Softcover; Very Good; Dust Jacket-Very Good. Advanced reading copy, unread and fine shiny wrappers. Slipcase. Mitchell Gant, super pilot infiltrates Russia via helicopter to avoid a global crisis

The Enigma Of Arrival by V. S. Naipaul

The Enigma Of Arrival

By:

This is the story of one writer's journey from one place to the next, from the British colony in Trinidad to the ancient English countryside, and from one mental state to the next.

May 03, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 03, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei

Platform: Famicom, Super Famicom

Genre: Role-playing, horror

Publisher: Namcot

Firetrack

Firetrack

Platform: Acorn Electron[2] BBC Micro Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Electric Dreams Software[1] Superior/Acornsoft

La abadía del crimen

La abadía del crimen

Platform: Amstrad CPC, MSX, PC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Opera Soft

Elixir

Elixir

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle game

Publisher: Superior Software

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

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Who was the US President on May 03, 1987?

On May 03, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 03, 1987?

On May 03, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 03, 1987?

On May 03, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 3rd?

May 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of May. 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 May 3rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinclair broadcast group purchases fox sports networks (fsn), from the walt disney company, for $10.6 billion. the u.s. justice department ordered disney to sell fsn in connection with its purchase of 21st century fox. this was due to antitrust concerns regarding its ownership of espn inc.
  • 2018 - Israel defence forces (idf), while trying to breach the security fence surrounding the northern gaza strip, arrested a palestinian man. he sustained injuries and was shot during his arrest.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). eight civilians are killed and 28 others are injured in a suicide bombing attack on a nato convoy.

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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 May 1987?

May 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1987 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 3, 1987