Tuesday December 01, 1987: on this day

December 01, 1987 was the 335th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 01, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 01, 1987, who was born and died on December 01, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle), movies (e.g. Overboard, directed by Garry Marshall), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1987?


December 01, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 335th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1987 can also be written as 12/1/1987 in the US and as 1/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

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December 01, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1987:

  • Digging begins to link england and france under the english channel.
  • Nasa announces the names of four companies who were awarded contracts to help build space station freedom: boeing aerospace, general electric's astro-space division, mcdonnell douglas, and the rocketdyne division of rockwell.

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December 01, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 01, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 01, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 04:13 am.

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

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Who was born on December 01, 1987?


Famous people born on December 01, 1987:

  • Vance Joy

    Australian singer-songwriter known for hits like 'Riptide'.

  • Maverick Baker

    Renowned astronomer known for discovering multiple exoplanets.

  • Tabarie Henry

    Virgin islander sprinter.

  • Brett Williams

    English footballer.

  • Simon Dawkins

    English footballer.

  • Ian Hecox

    Comedian.

  • Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet
  • Geōrgios Delīzīsīs
  • Cornelia Gröschel
  • Rogelio Naguil
  • Marco André Rocha Pereira
  • Samer Saeed
  • Sarah Snook
  • Christer Youssef
  • Chris Neild
  • Curtis Millender
  • Mailyne Andrieux

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 4 months old,

or 436 months and 15 days old,

or 1898 weeks

or 13286 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 1987.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1987?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 01, 1987.

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December 01, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1987:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Delphin Ribereau-Gayon

    Renowned French wine writer and researcher.

  • Mayo Baldwin

    Noted novelist and playwright whose works explored complex social and psychological themes.

  • Punch Imlach

    Canadian ice hockey coach and general manger (born 1918).

  • James Arthur Baldwin

    Writer (another country) dies at 63.

  • Donn Fulton Eisele

    At 57, colonel us air force/astronaut dies from a heart attack.

  • Angelo Cabrini
  • Martino Giusti
  • Matteo Guido Sperandeo
  • Alessandro Vallebona
  • George «Punch» Imlach
  • Rafael Barón

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Brynnan Emerson

    Brynnan Emerson was a renowned American novelist whose works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Netty Simons

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and theater.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

  • Megon Avery

    Megon Avery was a renowned British biographer whose works have been praised for their meticulous research and insightful portrayals of...

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December 01, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1987:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1987 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 01, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  2. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
  3. - Faith youtube
  4. - Should've Known Better
  5. - Is This Love

December 01, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 01, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - China In Your Hand
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You
  3. - Whenever You Need Somebody
  4. - You Win Again
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye

December 01, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 01, 1987 was Skeletons by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 01, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Skeletons
  2. - System of Survival
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - Criticize
  5. - Let's Start Love Over

December 01, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 01, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 01, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - Que no se rompa la noche
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - PONTE A CANTAR

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December 01, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Overboard

Overboard

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond

Country: United States of America

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*batteries not included

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Dean Shek

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi

Ironweed

Ironweed

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe

December 01, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

December 01, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

By:

The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

The Tommyknockers by Stephen King

The Tommyknockers

By:

Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.

A Southern Family by Gail Godwin

A Southern Family

By:

Gail Godwin's novels are modern classics. They are powerfully affecting fiction with beautiful writing and endearing characters. Her critically acclaimed writing has earned her a place in the top ten.

Veil by Bob Woodward

Veil

By:

Veil tells the story of the secret wars waged in Central America and Iran, and eventually became the time bombs for American.

Heaven And Hell by John Jakes

Heaven And Hell

By:

The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

December 01, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 01, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station

E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station

Platform: Commodore 64, Apple II

Genre: Construction and management simulation

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Hi no Tori Hououhen

Hi no Tori Hououhen

Platform: MSX2

Genre: Action

Publisher: Konami

After Burner II

After Burner II

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, NES/Famicom, Sharp X68000, Mega Drive/Genesis, PC Engine, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Sega

221B Baker Street

221B Baker Street

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Datasoft

Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer

Chuck Yeager's Advanced Flight Trainer

Platform: Commodore 64, Apple II, DOS, Amstrad CPC, Tandy 1000, ZX Spectrum, Macintosh Plus, Macintosh II

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 01, 1987?

On December 01, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1987?

On December 01, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1987?

On December 01, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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history

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.

Tuesday December 1, 1987