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May 02, 1987 was the 122nd day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is May 02, 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 02, 1987, who was born and died on May 02, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 02, 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 2nd, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 02, 1987?
- May 02, 1987: What happened on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 02, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 02, 1987?
- May 02, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- May 02, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 02, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 02, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on May 02, 1987?
What day of the week was May 02, 1987?
May 02, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 02, 1987:
- 113th kentucky derby: chris mccarron aboard alysheba wins in 2:03.4.
May 02, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd 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 02, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 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
Discover the planets positions on May 2nd, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 02, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 02, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 08:35 am and setting at 12:51 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 02, 1987?
Famous people born on May 02, 1987:
- Lakeithia Jackson
Lakeithia Jackson is a professional swimmer who has won multiple Olympic medals.
- Burna Hale
Notable essayist known for his insightful commentary on contemporary issues.
- Tilia Mendoza
Insightful essayist whose works provoke thought and reflection.
- Rein Taaramäe
Estonian professional road cyclist who has won stages in all three Grand Tours.
- Saara Aalto
Finnish singer and actress.
- Justin Young
English singer and songwriter.
- Pat McAfee
American football player.
- Nana Kitade
Japanese actress and singer (the teenage kissers).
- Kris Russell
Canadian ice hockey player.
- H2O Delirious
Youtube star.
- Sexy Cora
- Barbascura X
- David Caiado
- Ol'ha Dubrovina
- Filip Filipović
- Tomer Hemed
- Benjamin Lambot
- Bahodir Nasimov
- Tochukwu Oluehi
Whose famous birthday is on May 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 2nd:
![Lesley Gore]()
Lesley GoreLesley gore was an american pop singer known for her hit song 'it's my party' and for being a prominent figure in the 1960s music scene.
![David Suchet]()
David SuchetDavid suchet is an english actor and producer best known for his portrayal of agatha christie's detective hercule poirot in the long-running...
![Dwayne Johnson]()
Dwayne JohnsonCanadian actor, producer and professional wrestler from american/canadian.
![Christine Baranski]()
Christine BaranskiChristine baranski is a renowned american actress known for her roles in movies and television, including her portrayal of diane lockhart in...
![Serge Reggiani]()
Serge ReggianiItalian/french singer and actor.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Mitzi Kapture]()
Mitzi KaptureMitzi Kapture is an actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Silk Stalkings'.
![Kay Panabaker]()
Kay PanabakerAmerican actress.
![Brian Aherne]()
Brian AherneBritish-american actor who made his acting debut in 1923.
![Brian Tochi]()
Brian TochiAmerican actor, who has been a guest-star and starring role on many television series throughout his career.
May 02, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 11 months old,
or 443 months and 21 days old,
or 1929 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13506 days old,
if you were born on May 02, 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 02, 1987?
There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1987.
May 02, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 02, 1987:
- Raggio Montanari
What famous deaths happened on May 2nd?
Famous deaths on May 2nd:
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Oliver Reed]()
Oliver ReedBritish actor.
![Lynn Redgrave]()
Lynn RedgraveBritish-american actress, rachel kempson, is the daughter of sir michael redgrave, an actor from bristol, and rachel kempson, actress from...
![Caryl Chessman]()
Caryl ChessmanAmerican homicide.
![Michael Hordern]()
Michael HordernHertfordshire (england) -- actor (friar doingo-shogun).
![Gene Raymond]()
Gene RaymondNyc, new york -- actor.
![Efrem Zimbalist]()
Efrem ZimbalistJr.
- Vincenta Da Vinci
Renowned Italian artist known for iconic works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
- Leonardo da Vinci
A renowned Renaissance polymath, known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper', as well as his groundbreaking...
May 02, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 02, 1987:
- Indonesia - Indonesia National Education Day
- Iran - Teacher's Day
- Slovenia - second day of Labour Day
- Madrid Region - Day of the Region.
- Poland - Flag Day, an official holiday to honour the Flag of Poland
- Bahá'f Faith: Last day of the Festival of Ridván
Observances on May 02, 1987:
- World Tuna Day
Saints celebrated on May 02, 1987:
- Saint Zoe
- Saint Mafalda
- Saint Waldebert, Walbert or Gaubert
- Saint Germanus
- Saints Exuperius and Zoe
- Saint Boris
- Saint Athanasius
- saint tsar Boris
May 02, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 02, 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 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 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 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 02, 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:
- Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
- Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
- Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Prince - Sign O' The Times
May 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
May 02, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 02, 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:
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Ferry Aid - Let It Be
- Mel & Kim - Respectable
- Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
- Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
May 02, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 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 02, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 02, 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:
- The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
- Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
- Atlantic Starr - Always
- Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
- Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
May 02, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 02, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.
May 02, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 02, 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:
- Braulio - En bancarrota
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Emmanuel - Es mi mujer
- Veronica Castro - Macumba
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
May 02, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 02, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hellraiser
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Clive Barker
Starring: Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Sean Chapman
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Michael Berz
Starring: Diana Rigg, Billy Barty, Sarah Patterson, Nicola Stapleton
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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Norman Mailer
Starring: Ryan O'Neal, Isabella Rossellini, Debra Stipe, Wings Hauser
May 02, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 02, 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
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Nick Frangione
Albert Schweitzer
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Gavin Millar
May 02, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 02, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fine Things
By: Danielle Steel
Bernie Fine, smart and likable, was New York's most famous department store, Wolff's. He is a senior vice president who moves up to San Fransisco in order to open a West Coast location.
Winter Hawk
By: Craig Thomas
Softcover; Very Good; Dust Jacket-Very Good. Advanced reading copy, unread and fine shiny wrappers. Slipcase. Mitchell Gant, super pilot infiltrates Russia via helicopter to avoid a global crisis
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
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.
Windmills Of The Gods
By: Sidney Sheldon
She is at the edge of East-West conflict, a beautiful, accomplished scholar who suddenly became our new ambassador to an Iron Curtain nation, a woman who is about.
The Fitzgeralds And The Kennedys
By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
"The Fitzgeralds and Kennedys" tells the story of two immigrant families and their rise to political power. The marriage that brought them together is what created the Kennedys.
May 02, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 02, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Exolon
Dr. Chaos
221B Baker Street
Grand Prix Simulator
Ghost Hunters
Who was the US President on May 02, 1987?
On May 02, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 02, 1987?
On May 02, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 02, 1987?
On May 02, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 2nd?
May 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 north indian ocean cyclone season: evacuation of around 800,000 people is in progress as extremely serious cyclonic storm fani moves toward odisha (formerly orissa). it is expected to landfall friday with winds of more than 200 km/h (127mph).
- 2018 - Basque conflict: the basque separatist group eta, which waged an insurgency versus spain between 1959-2011, announces its total dissolution.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: according the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 38 people were killed in the attack by isil militants on a camp for displaced syrians and iraqi refugees located near al-shaddadah governorate, al-hasakah governorate.
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.
