What happened on Tuesday February 03, 1987?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1987:

• Supernova 1987A Observed Supernova 1987A was first observed, marking the first naked-eye visible supernova in 383 years since 1604. This astronomical event was a significant moment in modern astronomy, allowing scientists to study a stellar explosion in unprecedented detail.
• Assassination of Donald Aronow Donald Aronow, renowned boat designer and creator of the famous Cigarette Boat, was assassinated. A pioneering figure in high-speed marine engineering, Aronow was known for revolutionizing speedboat design and was tragically killed in his hometown of Miami, Florida.
• Madonna's 'Open Your Heart' Tops Charts Madonna's single 'Open Your Heart' reached number 1 on the music charts for the week of February 2nd to 8th, 1987, further solidifying her status as a pop music icon of the 1980s.
• UK Music Chart Topper Ben E. King's classic 'Stand By Me' was the number 1 song in the United Kingdom for the week of February 2nd to 8th, 1987, showcasing the enduring popularity of this timeless hit.
• MLB Trade: Reardon to Twins The Montreal Expos traded pitcher Jeff Reardon to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Neal Heaton, a significant player exchange in Major League Baseball during the 1987 season.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1987

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1987

February 03, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 34th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1987 can also be written as 2/3/1987 in the US and as 3/2/1987 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1987 in February 1987 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1987 was Open Your Heart by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Madonna - Open Your Heart
2. Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)
3. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
4. Cyndi Lauper - Change Of Heart
5. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1987 was Stand By Me by Ben E King, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Ben E King - Stand By Me
2. George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
3. Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
4. Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
5. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 03, 1987 was Candy by Cameo, according to the music chart for the week February 2nd and February 8th.

1. Cameo - Candy
2. Melba Moore - Falling
3. Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
4. Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
5. Shirley Murdock - As We Lay

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 03, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 11:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on February 03, 1987

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Someone born on February 03, 1987 is:

38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 4 days old,

or 1996 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13973 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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

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

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