What happened on Saturday May 02, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1987:

• 113th Kentucky Derby: Alysheba's Victory Chris McCarron rode Alysheba to a remarkable victory in the 113th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:03.4, showcasing exceptional horse racing skill and strategy.
• UK Music Charts: Madonna's Hit Madonna's "La Isla Bonita" reached number one on the UK music charts, further solidifying her global pop music dominance in the late 1980s.
• US Billboard Hot 100 Number One Hit (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew topped the US music charts, representing the popular rock ballad style of the mid-1980s.
• R&B Music Chart Topper "Don't Disturb This Groove" by The System claimed the top spot on the R&B charts, highlighting the diverse music landscape of 1987.
• Nana Kitade: Japanese Singer Profile Nana Kitade is a notable Japanese singer known for her contributions to the J-pop music scene, emerging as a prominent artist in the late 1980s.

Events in 1987

May 02, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 02, 1987

Newspapers from May. 02, 1987

May 02, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1987 can also be written as 5/2/1987 in the US and as 2/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1987:

• Pat McAfee

  Former NFL punter for the Indianapolis Colts who became a popular sports commentator and media personality.

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 2nd

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.

1. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. 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.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. 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 music chart for the week April 27th and May 3rd.

1. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
2. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
3. Atlantic Starr - Always
4. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
5. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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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.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1987

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Someone born on May 02, 1987 is:

38 years and 12 days old,

or 456 months and 12 days old,

or 1984 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13892 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1987?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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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.

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