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see horoscope and birth chart for August 01, 1987What happened on Saturday, August 1, 1987?
About August 1st, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 1, 1987, Mike Tyson defeated Tony Tucker by unanimous decision to unify the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles, becoming the youngest undisputed heavyweight champion at 21 years old.
- Day of the week: August 1st, 1987 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Shakedown by Bob Seger
- #1 UK song: It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- August 01, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 01, 1987?
- Who was born on August 01, 1987?
- August 01, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 01, 1987?
- Back in 1987
August 01, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1987:
- Mike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion On August 1, 1987, Mike Tyson defeated Tony Tucker by unanimous decision to unify the WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles, becoming the youngest undisputed heavyweight champion at 21 years old. source: washingtonpost.com
- Crossbow flight record set in Nevada On August 1, 1987, a new crossbow flight record was established in Nevada. This achievement highlighted advancements in crossbow technology and the skills of the archer involved. source: archery.org
August 01, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1987
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What day of the week was August 01, 1987?
August 01, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 213th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1987 can also be written as 8/1/1987 in the US and as 1/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 01, 1987?
Famous people born on August 01, 1987:
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Rumi HîragiRumi Hîragi is a Japanese voice actress known for her significant contributions to anime dubbing and voice acting in various films and...
August 01, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1987:
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Pola NegriPola Negri was a Polish actress known for her roles as a femme fatale in the silent and early sound eras of Hollywood and European cinema. A major international star of the 1920s, Negri was renowned for her charismatic screen presence, dramatic performances, and influence on fashion and popular culture. [bio]
August 01, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 27th and August 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1987 was Shakedown by Bob Seger, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
- Bob Seger - Shakedown
- U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Heart - Alone
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
- Gloria Estefan - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
August 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
- Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin
- Bruce Willis - Under The Boardwalk
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Atlantic Starr - Always
- Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well
August 01, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.
- Alexander O'Neal - Fake
- Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
- Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
- Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
- Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
August 01, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 01, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 01, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1987 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:28 pm and setting at 11:17 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.
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Someone born on August 01, 1987 is:
39 years and 5 days old,
or 468 months and 5 days old,
or 2035 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14250 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1987?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 1st 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1987.
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Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 1, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 1, 1987 includes Mike Tyson becomes undisputed heavyweight champion, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 1, 1987 included “Shakedown” by Bob Seger, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 1, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 1, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Rumi Hîragi, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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