Friday May 01, 1987: on this day

May 01, 1987 was the 121st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 01, 1987, who was born and died on May 01, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew), movies (e.g. Hellraiser, directed by Clive Barker), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 01, 1987?


May 01, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 121st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1987 can also be written as 5/1/1987 in the US and as 1/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

history

May 01, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1987:

  • Pope john paul ii beatifies edith stein, a jewish-born carmelite nun who was gassed in the nazi concentration camp at auschwitz.

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zodiac

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 01, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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 May 1st, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 01, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 07:46 am and setting at 12:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Who was born on May 01, 1987?


Famous people born on May 01, 1987:

  • Matt Di Angelo
    Matt Di Angelo

    English actor.

  • Lenardo Bonucci

    Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender.

  • Amirr Johnson

    NBA player recognized for his defensive abilities and rebounding skills.

  • Anaja Ramirez

    Anaja Ramirez is a Latina poet whose work explores themes of cultural heritage, family, and the immigrant experience in the United States.

  • Gift Marumo

    Gift Marumo is a Botswanan journalist and news anchor.

  • Hebah Abdellatif

    Hebah Abdellatif is a Tunisian journalist and news presenter.

  • Jamia Alam

    Jamia Alam is a celebrated poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Shahar Pe'er

    Israeli tennis player.

  • Marissa Ponich

    Canadian fencer.

  • Ryan Mathews

    American football player.

  • Iván DeJesús Jr.

    Puerto rican baseball player.

  • Jerome Dyson

    American basketball player.

  • Saidi Ntibazonkiza

    Burundian footballer.

  • Glen Coffee

    American football player.

  • Marcus Drum

    Australian rules football.

  • Rohit Sharma

    Athlete.

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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


You are 36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 18 days old,

or 1929 weeks

or 13503 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 01, 1987?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 01, 1987:

  • Dick Surhoff
  • Vladimir Korol'kov

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

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


Holidays on May 01, 1987:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1987:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 27th and May 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - Don't Dream It's Over
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - Sign O' The Times

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Isla Bonita
  2. - Let It Be
  3. - Respectable
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Can't Be With You Tonight

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1987 was Don't Disturb This Groove by The System, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

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

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Disturb This Groove
  2. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  3. - Always youtube
  4. - Just To See Her
  5. - Sign 'O' The Times

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 01, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

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

The Latin music chart on May 01, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 27th and May 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Es mi mujer
  4. - Macumba
  5. - De mi enamorate

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

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

Hellraiser

Hellraiser

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Clive Barker

Starring: Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman

Country: United States of America

Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Emile Ardolino

Starring: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes

Country: United States of America

Snow White

Snow White

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michael Berz

Starring: Diana Rigg, Billy Barty, Sarah Patterson, Nicola Stapleton

Opera

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

Tough Guys Don't Dance

Tough Guys Don't Dance

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Norman Mailer

Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe, Wings Hauser

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Roxie

Roxie

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Nick Frangione

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gavin Millar

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

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

Bolt by Dick Francis

Bolt

By:

Kit Fielding will stop the slaughter of racehorses. It's not an easy task when you consider that Kit Fielding is now the international arms dealer and his adoration for the woman he loves.

The Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy

The Thanatos Syndrome

By:

Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy. Ballantine Books, Inc.,1987

This 'N That by Bette Davis with Michael Herskowitz

This 'N That

By:

This outspoken film star talks about her career, starting at Warner Bros. as a contract player. She met Ronald Reagan through his stroke, mastectomy and return to films.

Intimate Partners by Maggie Scarf

Intimate Partners

By:

"Anyone interested in, embarking upon, or yearning to have an intimate relationship with someone should purchase, borrow, or steal Intimate Partners." -New WomanWhat happens in intimate attachments?

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.

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

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

Dance Aerobics

Dance Aerobics

Platform: NES

Genre: Music game, Exercise

Publisher: Nintendo NA Bandai JP

Final Lap

Final Lap

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Family Computer

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Atari

Earl Weaver Baseball

Earl Weaver Baseball

Platform: Amiga, DOS, Apple II

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients

Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients

Platform: Apple II, PC DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape

Invade-a-Load

Invade-a-Load

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shooter

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1987?

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

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What is special about May 1st?

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

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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 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.

Friday May 1, 1987