What happened on Friday October 02, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1987:

• US Presidential Leadership Ronald Reagan served as the President of the United States, leading the country during the final years of the Cold War and implementing significant economic and foreign policy reforms.
• UK Political Leadership Margaret Thatcher continued her tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, known for her conservative policies and significant political influence during the 1980s.
• Papal Leadership St. John Paul II served as the head of the Catholic Church, known for his significant role in global diplomacy and religious leadership during the late 20th century.
• Peter Medawar: Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist Peter Medawar, a Brazilian-born scientist renowned for his groundbreaking work in immunology, was commemorated on this date. A Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, Medawar made significant contributions to understanding organ transplantation and the immune system's response.
• UK Music Chart Topper Rick Astley's hit single 'Never Gonna Give You Up' topped the UK music charts, later becoming an internet meme phenomenon known as 'Rickrolling'.
• US Music Chart Topper Whitney Houston's powerful ballad 'Didn't We Almost Have It All' dominated the US music charts, showcasing her immense popularity during the late 1980s.
• Peru Earthquake A moderate magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Peru, potentially causing local disruptions and minor structural damage in the affected region.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1987

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1987

October 02, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 275th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1987 can also be written as 10/2/1987 in the US and as 2/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1987:

• Phil Kessel

  Prominent American ice hockey player with multiple NHL team experiences.

• Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

  Professional NASCAR race car driver competing at the highest levels of motorsport.

• Chris Kendall

  YouTube personality known for comedy and entertainment content.

• Dia Frampton

  Pop singer and musician who gained prominence through The Voice competition.

• Joe Ingles

  Professional NBA basketball player known for his versatile playing style.

• Matthew Daddario

  Actor known for roles in major film franchises like Shadowhunters.

• Christopher Larkin
• Katrin Thormann

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1987:

• Madeleine Carroll

  Prominent British actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood, known for her roles in classic films like 'The 39 Steps' and 'Prisoner of Zenda'.

• Peter Medawar

  Brazilian-english biologist and immunologist, nobel prize laureate (d. 1987).

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
2. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
3. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
4. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
5. Europe - Carrie

October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
4. Cliff Richard - Some People
5. The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This

October 02, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
2. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
3. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
4. Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
5. Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 04:30 pm and setting at 02:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1987

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Someone born on October 02, 1987 is:

37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 12 days old,

or 1962 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13739 days old,

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

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1987.

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