Thursday October 08, 1987: on this day
About October 8th, 1987, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 8th, 1987 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Bella Thorne, Matt Damon
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Here I Go Again by Whitesnake
- #1 UK song: You Win Again by The Bee Gees
- Popular movie: Opera directed by Dario Argento
More about October 8th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on October 8th, 1987.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1987?
- October 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1987?
- How old is someone born on October 08, 1987?
- October 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1987?
What day of the week was October 08, 1987?
October 08, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1987 can also be written as 10/8/1987 in the US and as 8/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1987 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 08, 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 08, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 09:49 am.
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 08, 1987?
Famous people born on October 08, 1987:
![Aya Hirano]()
Aya HiranoJapanese voice actress and singer.
- Anuja Sathe
Indian television and film actress known for her roles in Marathi cinema.
- Taylor Price
American football player.
- Frankie Brown
Scottish footballer.
- Hassan Maatouk
Lebanese footballer.
- Dustin Breeding
American singer.
- Ksenia Solo
Tv actress.
- Samantha Bentley
English porn actress.
- Yuichi Nakamura
Japanese actor.
- Griffin Frazen
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
How old is someone born on October 08, 1987?
Someone born on October 08, 1987 is:
36 years 7 months old,
or 439 months and 28 days old,
or 1912 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13390 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1987?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1987.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
October 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1987:
- Konstantinos Tsatsos
Greek scholar and politician, 2nd president of greece (b. 1899).
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1987:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1987:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 5th and October 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1987 was Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Europe - Carrie
- Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
- Prince - U Got The Look
October 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
- Michael Jackson - Bad
October 08, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1987 was (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
- Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
- Michael Jackson - Bad
October 08, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 08, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.
October 08, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 5th and October 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Chayanne - Fiesta En America
- Mijares - No Se Murio El Amor
October 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 08, 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:
Grimm Masterpiece Theatre
Release year: 1987
Starring: Theodore Lehmann
Country: United States of America
October 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Different Drum
By: M. Scott Peck
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.
The New Breed
By: W. E. B. Griffin
They faced turmoil in a new age, from the sweltering jungles of Vietnam to far-flung battlefields in the African Congo.
The Prince Of Tides
By: Pat Conroy
PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
October 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Eternal Dagger
Earl Weaver Baseball
Artelius
Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer
Pac-Mania
Who was the US President on October 08, 1987?
On October 08, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1987?
On October 08, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1987?
On October 08, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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.
