Sunday August 30, 1987: on this day
About August 30th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: 87th US Golf Amateur Championship won by Billy Mayfair
- Day of the week: August 30th, 1987 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Cameron Diaz, Kitty Wells
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: La Bamba by Los Lobos
- #1 UK song: I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett
- Popular movie: Near Dark directed by Kathryn Bigelow
More about August 30th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on August 30th, 1987.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1987?
- August 30, 1987: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1987?
- How old is someone born on August 30, 1987?
- August 30, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1987?
What day of the week was August 30, 1987?
August 30, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1987 can also be written as 8/30/1987 in the US and as 30/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1987:
- 87th us golf amateur championship won by billy mayfair
- Ayako okamoto wins lpga nestle world golf championship
- Kirby puckett goes 6-for-6 with 2 hrs in minn 10-6 win over milwaukee
- Knuckleballer charlie hough on the mound, rangers catcher geno petralli ties the major league record by allowing 6 passed balls
- Ben johnson of canada runs 100 m in world record 9.83 seconds.
- Yves pol of france runs complete marathon backwards (3:57:57).
August 30, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 30, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 30, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 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
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August 30, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.
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Who was born on August 30, 1987?
Famous people born on August 30, 1987:
- Darvin Nguyen
Award-winning foreign correspondent known for his coverage of global conflicts.
- Feliz Sanchez
Dominican track and field athlete known for hurdles.
- Tania Foster
English singer-songwriter "roll deep".
- Johanna Braddy
American actress.
- Amie Yancey
Reality star.
- Adem Büyük
- Emmanuel Clottey
- Boy Deul
- Jeremy Dodson
- Cameron Finley
- Jenny Jonsson
- Roy Krishna
- Richard Oruche
- Nenad Tomović
- Tuomo Turunen
- Xu Lijia
- Mohammad Al-Dmeiri
- Augusto Pereira Loureiro
- Amelia Andersdotter
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
How old is someone born on August 30, 1987?
Someone born on August 30, 1987 is:
36 years 9 months old,
or 441 months and 6 days old,
or 1918 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13429 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1987?
There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 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 August 30, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1987.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
August 30, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1987:
- George Mikes
- Jacoba Stelma
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1987:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1987:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Casanova
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
August 30, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 30, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 30, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 30, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:
August 30, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Patriot Games
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.
Elvis World
By: Jane Stern and Michael Stern
Smoke-free home: No missing or torn pages.
The Fatal Shore
By: Robert Hughes
History of Australia's birth is a story about the brutality and suffering of England's notorious convict transport system.
The Haunted Mesa
By: Louis L'Amour
They were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, which means "ancient enemy" and their abandoned cities haunt the plateaus and canyons of the Southwest.
More Die Of Heartbreak
By: Saul Bellow
Kenneth Trachtenberg is the eccentric and witty narrator of More Die of Heartbreak. He has moved to the Midwest from Paris.
August 30, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
I, Ball
Feud
ATV Simulator
Butasan
Indoor Sports
Who was the US President on August 30, 1987?
On August 30, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1987?
On August 30, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1987?
On August 30, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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 August 1987?
August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
