Friday May 22, 1987: on this day

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What day of the week was May 22, 1987?


May 22, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1987 can also be written as 5/22/1987 in the US and as 22/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1987:

  • 30 killed in a texas tornado.
  • Hashimpura massacre in meerut city of india.
  • First ever rugby world cup kicks off with new zealand playing italy at eden park in auckland, new zealand.

May 22, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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May 22, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 22, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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May 22, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

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Who was born on May 22, 1987?


Famous people born on May 22, 1987:

  • Novak Djokovic

    He is a serbian tennis player who won wimbledon 2011 against rafael nadal.

  • Nikie Novak

    Nikie Novak is a former professional tennis player from Serbia.

  • Nelani Mitchell

    Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.

  • Laporsche Avery

    Accomplished track and field athlete who has set multiple records in sprinting events.

  • Safiatou Ibrahima

    Renowned striker who played for national team.

  • Hit-Bo Hit-Boy

    Hit-boy is a grammy-winning music producer and rapper known for his work with artists such as kanye west, jay-z, and beyoncé.

  • Bradden Campbell

    Former rugby player who excelled in the sport.

  • Jermiyah Brown

    Jermiyah Brown is a former professional baseball player who played in the minor leagues.

  • Arturo Vidal

    Chilean professional footballer known for his tenacity and versatility on the field.

  • Alaan Carrillo

    Alaan Carrillo is a Mexican politician who has focused on social justice issues.

  • Bonita Norris

    Youngest British woman to climb Mount Everest, also involved in technology ventures.

  • Azalea Hughes

    Azalea Hughes is a successful swimmer who has achieved great feats in the pool.

  • Vladimir Granat

    Russian footballer.

  • Chrisspy

    Youtube star.

  • Katelynne Quinn

    Family member.

  • José Miñano

    Spanish footballer.

  • Kyle Gibson
  • Javier Beirán
  • Michail Alëšin

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

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

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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How old is someone born on May 22, 1987?


Someone born on May 22, 1987 is:

37 years and 1 day old,

or 444 months and 1 day old,

or 1930 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13516 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1987?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1987.

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May 22, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1987:

  • Mario Zafred

    Composer dies at 65.

  • Milan Lajčiak
  • Thornton Freeland

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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May 22, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1987:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1987:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1987:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 18th and May 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With Or Without You
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - The Lady In Red
  4. - You Keep Me Hangin' On youtube
  5. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now youtube
  2. - Can't Be With You Tonight
  3. - A Boy From Nowhere
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - (Something Inside) So Strong

May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always youtube
  2. - Happy
  3. - Back And Forth
  4. - Just To See Her
  5. - Head To Toe

May 22, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

May 22, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 18th and May 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Doce rosas
  4. - Es mi mujer
  5. - El pecado

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May 22, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Untouchables

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro, Charles Martin Smith

Country: United States of America

La Bamba

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Luis Valdez

Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

Harry and the Hendersons

Release year: 1987

Directed by: William Dear

Starring: John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy

Country: United States of America

Babette's Feast

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gabriel Axel

Starring: Stéphane Audran, Bodil Kjer, Birgitte Federspiel, Jarl Kulle

Barfly

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Barbet Schroeder

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Faye Dunaway, Alice Krige, Jack Nance

May 22, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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 22, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Glory Days by Dave Marsh

Glory Days

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How did Bruce Springsteen, a critically acclaimed rocker, achieve icon status in 1980s? Glory Days is filled with candid comments by Springsteen, an behind-the scenes perspective and perceptive commentary. It chronicles both Bossmania as well as Glory Days.

The Fatal Shore by Robert Hughes

The Fatal Shore

By:

History of Australia's birth is a story about the brutality and suffering of England's notorious convict transport system.

Grace by James Spada

Grace

By:

The Chicago Tribune wrote about the book, "Oh Grace! We hardly knew you." "Spada gives us a living, breathing Grace Kelly, whose real life surpasses every man's fantasy."

Texasville by Larry McMurtry

Texasville

By:

Texasville sees Larry McMurtry return to Texasville, the Texas town and characters from his beloved book, The Last Picture Show.

Windmills Of The Gods by Sidney Sheldon

Windmills Of The Gods

By:

She is at the edge of East-West conflict, a beautiful, accomplished scholar who suddenly became our new ambassador to an Iron Curtain nation, a woman who is about.

May 22, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

After Burner

After Burner

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, NES, PC Engine, Sega 32X, Sega Master System, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Combat flight simulator Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Final Lap

Final Lap

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Family Computer

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Atari

Black Tiger

Black Tiger

Platform: Arcade / Various

Genre: Hack and slash, Platform game

Publisher: Capcom

Gary Lineker's Superstar Soccer

Gary Lineker's Superstar Soccer

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Traditional sports simulator

Blasteroids

Blasteroids

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, C64/128, MSX, MS-DOS PC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Atari Games (coin-op), Image Works (home ports)

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Who was the US President on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1987?

On May 22, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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.

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