Saturday January 17, 1987: on this day
About January 17th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: US President Ronald Reagan signs secret order permitting covert sale of arms to Iran.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1987 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Michelle Obama, James Earl Jones
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott
- #1 UK song: Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson
- Popular movie: Dead of Winter directed by Arthur Penn
More about January 17th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on January 17th, 1987.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 1987?
- January 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 1987?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1987?
- January 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 1987?
What day of the week was January 17, 1987?
January 17, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 17th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1987 can also be written as 1/17/1987 in the US and as 17/1/1987 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1987:
- Us president ronald reagan signs secret order permitting covert sale of arms to iran.
January 17, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?
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January 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1987 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 09:26 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.
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Who was born on January 17, 1987?
Famous people born on January 17, 1987:
- Quindon Fortune
Professional soccer player known for his skill and agility on the field.
- Koa Misi
Former NFL linebacker known for his time with the Miami Dolphins.
- Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian professional boxer.
- Cody Decker
American baseball player.
- Carola Durán
- Svetlana Radzivil
- Simone Ponzi
- Aleksandar Rakić
- Maksims Uvarenko
- Nicolas Verdier
- Mariano Arini
- Viktorija Mirčeva
- Vito Zaccaria
- Tony Crocker
- Robert Dee
- Arjan van Dijk
- Taylor Fuchs
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
![Michelle Obama]()
Michelle ObamaBarack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
![James Earl Jones]()
James Earl JonesJames earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
![Jim Carrey]()
Jim CarreyVersatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
![Eartha Kitt]()
Eartha KittEartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
![Françoise Hardy]()
Françoise HardyFrench actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
![Shabba Ranks]()
Shabba RanksShabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![Zooey Deschanel]()
Zooey DeschanelAmerican singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![Sylvie Testud]()
Sylvie TestudFrench actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
How old is someone born on January 17, 1987?
Someone born on January 17, 1987 is:
37 years 4 months old,
or 448 months and 19 days old,
or 1950 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13654 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1987?
There are 226 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
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 January 17, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1987.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
January 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1987:
- Hugo Fregonese
Argentinian director and screenwriter (b. 1908).
- Gu Zhutong
- Giuseppe Spinelli
- Mario Checcacci
- Aldo Perani
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
![Virginia Mayo]()
Virginia MayoAn American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
![Richard Crenna]()
Richard CrennaAmerican actor.
![Evelyn Nesbit]()
Evelyn NesbitEvelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
![Barbara Britton]()
Barbara BrittonActress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
![Derek Fowlds]()
Derek FowldsBritish actor (b.1937).
![Suchitra Sen]()
Suchitra SenActress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
![Faten Hamama]()
Faten HamamaEgyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
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January 17, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 1987:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 12th and January 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1987 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
- Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
- Duran Duran - Notorious
- Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian
- Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)
January 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
- Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Jack Your Body
- Alison Moyet - Is This Love
- The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
- Elkie Brooks - No More The Fool
January 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
- Janet Jackson - Control
- Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
- Kool & The Gang - Victory
- Cameo - Candy
January 17, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 1987 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.
January 17, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 17, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 12th and January 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
- Jose Jose - y quien puede ser
- Prisma - De color de rosa
- Marisela - Tu dama de hierro
- Rocio Durcal - Quedate conmigo esta noche
January 17, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
January 17, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:
January 17, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Word For Word
By: Andrew A. Rooney
This collection contains humorous, often sobering, but always entertaining observations from America's favorite curmudgeon. This is Rooney at his best, articulating the frustrations and joys of modern life.
His Way
By: Kitty Kelley
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * With a new afterword written by the author to celebrate Frank Sinatra's centennial. This is the book Frank Sinatra tried, but failed, to keep.
Flight Of The Intruder
By: Stephen Coonts
FLIGHT OF THE INTRODER was a smash bestseller and spent more than six months on The New York Times Bestseller List. It became an instant classic.
Foundation And Earth
By: Isaac Asimov
Asimov's fifth novel in the popular Foundation series opens with second thoughts. Golan Trevize, Councilman, is questioning whether he was right to select a collective mind for the best future.
January 17, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
City Bomber
Andy Capp: The Game
Cosmic Causeway: Trailblazer II
Indoor Sports
Goldrunner
Who was the US President on January 17, 1987?
On January 17, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1987?
On January 17, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 1987?
On January 17, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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 January 1987?
January 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
