What happened on Thursday December 03, 1987?

Here's what happened on December 03, 1987:

• Bhopal Gas Tragedy On December 3, 1984, a catastrophic gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. Toxic methyl isocyanate gas spread over densely populated areas, causing one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The incident resulted in approximately 15,000 to 20,000 immediate and long-term deaths, and left around half a million survivors suffering from chronic medical conditions, including respiratory problems, cancer, and genetic disorders.
• Bhopal Gas Tragedy On December 3, 1984, a catastrophic gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. Toxic methyl isocyanate gas spread over densely populated areas, causing one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The incident resulted in approximately 15,000 to 20,000 immediate and long-term deaths, and left around half a million survivors suffering from chronic medical conditions, including respiratory problems, cancer, and genetic disorders.
• Bhopal Gas Tragedy On December 3, 1984, a catastrophic gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. Toxic methyl isocyanate gas spread over densely populated areas, causing one of the world's worst industrial disasters. The incident resulted in approximately 15,000 to 20,000 immediate and long-term deaths, and left around half a million survivors suffering from chronic medical conditions, including respiratory problems, cancer, and genetic disorders.
• First Human Heart Transplant On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The groundbreaking surgical procedure involved transplanting the heart of a brain-dead donor, Louis Washkansky, into a patient suffering from heart failure, marking a revolutionary moment in medical history.
• First Human Heart Transplant On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The groundbreaking surgical procedure involved transplanting the heart of a brain-dead donor, Louis Washkansky, into a patient suffering from heart failure, marking a revolutionary moment in medical history.
• First Human Heart Transplant On December 3, 1967, Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. The groundbreaking surgical procedure involved transplanting the heart of a brain-dead donor, Louis Washkansky, into a patient suffering from heart failure, marking a revolutionary moment in medical history.
• Eureka Stockade Rebellion Miners in the Eureka goldfield in Victoria, Australia, engaged in an armed conflict with government forces, marking a pivotal moment in Australian democratic history. The rebellion arose from long-standing grievances about mining licenses and representation, ultimately becoming a symbol of resistance against colonial oppression.
• Eureka Stockade Rebellion Miners in the Eureka goldfield in Victoria, Australia, engaged in an armed conflict with government forces, marking a pivotal moment in Australian democratic history. The rebellion arose from long-standing grievances about mining licenses and representation, ultimately becoming a symbol of resistance against colonial oppression.
• Eureka Stockade Rebellion Miners in the Eureka goldfield in Victoria, Australia, engaged in an armed conflict with government forces, marking a pivotal moment in Australian democratic history. The rebellion arose from long-standing grievances about mining licenses and representation, ultimately becoming a symbol of resistance against colonial oppression.
• A Streetcar Named Desire Broadway Premiere Tennessee Williams's iconic play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' premiered on Broadway, featuring a stellar cast including Jessica Tandy as Blanche DuBois, Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski, and Marlon Brando in his breakthrough role as Stanley Kowalski. The play would go on to become a landmark work in American theater, exploring themes of desire, delusion, and social dynamics.
• A Streetcar Named Desire Broadway Premiere Tennessee Williams's iconic play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' premiered on Broadway, featuring a stellar cast including Jessica Tandy as Blanche DuBois, Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski, and Marlon Brando in his breakthrough role as Stanley Kowalski. The play would go on to become a landmark work in American theater, exploring themes of desire, delusion, and social dynamics.
• A Streetcar Named Desire Broadway Premiere Tennessee Williams's iconic play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' premiered on Broadway, featuring a stellar cast including Jessica Tandy as Blanche DuBois, Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski, and Marlon Brando in his breakthrough role as Stanley Kowalski. The play would go on to become a landmark work in American theater, exploring themes of desire, delusion, and social dynamics.
• Birth of Anna Freud Anna Freud, daughter of renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, was born in Vienna. She became a pioneering child psychoanalyst and made significant contributions to understanding child psychology, developing techniques for treating and understanding children's emotional and psychological development.
• Birth of Anna Freud Anna Freud, daughter of renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, was born in Vienna. She became a pioneering child psychoanalyst and made significant contributions to understanding child psychology, developing techniques for treating and understanding children's emotional and psychological development.
• Birth of Anna Freud Anna Freud, daughter of renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, was born in Vienna. She became a pioneering child psychoanalyst and made significant contributions to understanding child psychology, developing techniques for treating and understanding children's emotional and psychological development.
• Birth of Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad, a renowned Polish-British novelist, was born. Known for his complex narratives and profound exploration of human psychology, Conrad wrote notable works such as 'Lord Jim' and 'Heart of Darkness', which critically examined colonialism, moral ambiguity, and the human condition.
• Birth of Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad, a renowned Polish-British novelist, was born. Known for his complex narratives and profound exploration of human psychology, Conrad wrote notable works such as 'Lord Jim' and 'Heart of Darkness', which critically examined colonialism, moral ambiguity, and the human condition.
• Birth of Joseph Conrad Joseph Conrad, a renowned Polish-British novelist, was born. Known for his complex narratives and profound exploration of human psychology, Conrad wrote notable works such as 'Lord Jim' and 'Heart of Darkness', which critically examined colonialism, moral ambiguity, and the human condition.
• Illinois Statehood Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States of America, expanding the nation's territorial boundaries and contributing to the westward expansion of the country.
• Illinois Statehood Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States of America, expanding the nation's territorial boundaries and contributing to the westward expansion of the country.
• Illinois Statehood Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States of America, expanding the nation's territorial boundaries and contributing to the westward expansion of the country.
• Bach's Second Marriage Renowned Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach married his second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcken, the daughter of a trumpeter in Weissenfels. This marriage would prove significant in Bach's personal and professional life, with Anna Magdalena supporting his musical endeavors.
• Bach's Second Marriage Renowned Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach married his second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcken, the daughter of a trumpeter in Weissenfels. This marriage would prove significant in Bach's personal and professional life, with Anna Magdalena supporting his musical endeavors.
• Bach's Second Marriage Renowned Baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach married his second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcken, the daughter of a trumpeter in Weissenfels. This marriage would prove significant in Bach's personal and professional life, with Anna Magdalena supporting his musical endeavors.
• Death of St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier, a leading Roman Catholic missionary of the early modern period, died of fever off the coast of China. A key figure in the Jesuit missionary movement, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in India, Japan, and China.
• Death of St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier, a leading Roman Catholic missionary of the early modern period, died of fever off the coast of China. A key figure in the Jesuit missionary movement, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in India, Japan, and China.
• Death of St. Francis Xavier St. Francis Xavier, a leading Roman Catholic missionary of the early modern period, died of fever off the coast of China. A key figure in the Jesuit missionary movement, he played a crucial role in spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in India, Japan, and China.

Events in 1987

December 03, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 03, 1987

Newspapers from Dec. 03, 1987

December 03, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 337th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1987 can also be written as 12/3/1987 in the US and as 3/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1987 in December 1987 calendar

Famous people born on December 03, 1987:

• Michael Angarano

  American actor known for roles in films like 'Sky High', 'The Art of Getting By', and 'This Is Us' TV series.

• Alicia Sacramone

  Accomplished Olympic gymnast who won multiple medals, including a silver team medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on December 3rd

December 03, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1987 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Belinda Carlisle - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
2. Bill Medley - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
3. George Michael - Faith
4. Richard Marx - Should've Known Better
5. Whitesnake - Is This Love

December 03, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. T'Pau - China In Your Hand
2. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
3. Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody
4. The Bee Gees - You Win Again
5. The Communards - Never Can Say Goodbye

December 03, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 03, 1987 was Skeletons by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Skeletons
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
3. Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
4. Alexander O'Neal - Criticize
5. Miles Jaye - Let's Start Love Over

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd is Sagittarius.

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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 03, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 03, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 06:33 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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Your place in the Universe on December 03, 1987

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Someone born on December 03, 1987 is:

37 years 5 months old,

or 449 months and 11 days old,

or 1953 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13677 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 03, 1987?

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 03, 1987.

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