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What day of the week was December 31, 1987?


December 31, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 365th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1987 can also be written as 12/31/1987 in the US and as 31/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

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December 31, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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December 31, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:38 pm and setting at 05:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.

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Who was born on December 31, 1987?


Famous people born on December 31, 1987:

  • Seydou Doumbia

    Professional footballer known for his goal-scoring abilities.

  • Emilie Le Pennec

    Fremch gymnast, olympian, she won the gold medal at the 2004 games in athens for her performance on the uneven bars.

  • Danny Holla

    Dutch footballer.

  • Javaris Crittenton

    American basketball player.

  • Nemanja Nikolić

    Hungarian footballer.

  • Marissa McKeon

    The bali terrorist bombing was australia's worst peacetime disaster.

  • Rees Thomas

    Australian rules football player.

  • Ashley Houts
  • Jan Ø. Jørgensen
  • Yousef Masrahi
  • Luana Merli
  • Luca Morelli
  • Jared Odrick
  • Stanislav Petkov
  • Steele Von Hoff
  • Djavan da Silva Ferreira

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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How old is someone born on December 31, 1987?


Someone born on December 31, 1987 is:

36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 23 days old,

or 1899 weeks

or 13293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1987?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1987.

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December 31, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1987:

  • Gwendola Foulke

    Gwendola Foulke was an American astronomer who specialized in the study of variable stars and binary systems.

  • Maximilian Muche

    Maximilian Muche was a German architect who designed several notable buildings in Germany during the 20th century.

  • Jerry Turner

    American television anchorman (born 1929).

  • [Gordon] Randall [P D] Garrett

    Author (lord darcy) dies at 60.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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December 31, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1987:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 28th and January 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Faith youtube
  2. - So Emotional youtube
  3. - Is This Love
  4. - Got My Mind Set On You
  5. - Shake Your Love

December 31, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always On My Mind
  2. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  3. - China In Your Hand
  4. - House Arrest
  5. - When I Fall In Love

December 31, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1987 was The Way You Make Me Feel by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - The Way You Make Me Feel youtube
  2. - My Forever Love
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - I Live For Your Love
  5. - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!

December 31, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 28th and January 3rd.

December 31, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 31, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 28th and January 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - SOY ASI
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - AY AMOR

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December 31, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

Bad Taste

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Peter Jackson

Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett

Country: United States of America

Hell High

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Douglas Grossman

Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso

Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

Release year: 1987

Directed by: David DeCoteau

Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins

December 31, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

December 31, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love by Leo Buscaglia

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love

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This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.

Misery by Stephen King

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This is the #1 national bestseller about a famous author held captive by his "number 1 fan" and suffering from a terrifying case of writer's blocks--which could prove fatal.

I Think I Don'T Remember by Art Buchwald

I Think I Don'T Remember

By:

Another collection of funny pieces from the wit who single-handedly takes on Washington

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century by Clifton Daniel

Chronicle Of The 20Th Century

By:

It's like nothing before. Imagine being able sweep your eyes across the amazing riches and excitement of this century, as reported by the "News of the Day".

Sarum by Edward Rutherfurd

Sarum

By:

SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.

December 31, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crystal Quest

Crystal Quest

Platform: Macintosh, Apple IIgs, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Palm, Game Boy, Amiga, iPhone OS

Publisher: Casady & Greene (Macintosh), Stainless Games (Xbox 360)

I, Ball

I, Ball

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Firebird Software

Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh

Arkanoid - Revenge of Doh

Platform: Arcade Game, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Commodore Amiga, MSX, NES, Microsoft Windows, ZX Spectrum, Apple IIGS

Genre: Breakout

Publisher: Taito Corporation and Romstar

The Astonishing Adventures Of Mr Weems And The She Vampires

The Astonishing Adventures Of Mr Weems And The She Vampires

Platform: Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum

Genre: Maze / Shooter game

Publisher: Piranha

Alien Syndrome

Alien Syndrome

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Gear, MS-DOS, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, ZX Spectrum, Sharp X68000

Genre: Run & gun shooter

Publisher: Sega

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Who was the US President on December 31, 1987?

On December 31, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1987?

On December 31, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1987?

On December 31, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1987?

December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1987 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 31, 1987