What happened on Sunday May 03, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 03, 1987:

• NASCAR Safety Innovation After Bobby Allison's Crash A significant crash by Bobby Allison at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, where he hit the fencing at the start-finish line, prompted NASCAR to develop the restrictor plate for safety purposes. This innovation would be implemented at both Daytona International Speedway and Talladega in the following season.
• Gary Hart Campaign Controversy The Miami Herald reported that a woman spent the weekend with presidential candidate Gary Hart, which would soon escalate into a significant political scandal that would ultimately derail Hart's 1988 presidential campaign.
• Death of Dalida, French Singer Dalida, a renowned French singer and cultural icon who was born in 1933, passed away on this date. Known for her powerful voice and emotional performances, she was a significant figure in the French music scene of her era.
• Mikado Musical Closes in New York City The theatrical production of Mikado concluded its run at the Virginia Theater in New York City after 46 performances, marking the end of this Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera's limited engagement.
• Cindy Hill Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Cindy Hill emerged victorious at the S&H Golf Classic, an LPGA tournament, showcasing her golfing skills and adding to her professional achievements.
• Dicky Fuller, West Indies Cricket Player Dies Dicky Fuller, a West Indies cricket player who played a single Test match in 1935, passed away. During his brief cricket career, he scored one run and had bowling figures of 0-12.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 03, 1987

Newspapers from May. 03, 1987

May 03, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1987 can also be written as 5/3/1987 in the US and as 3/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 03, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 03, 1987:

• Cristina Del Basso

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 3rd

Famous people died on May 03, 1987:

• Dalida

  Legendary singer and performer who transcended cultural and linguistic boundaries in the music world.

• Trygve Arnesen
• Robert Degos

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 3rd

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 03, 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 03, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 03, 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 3rd 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 03, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 03, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 09:31 am and setting at 01:33 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 03, 1987

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Someone born on May 03, 1987 is:

38 years and 2 days old,

or 456 months and 2 days old,

or 1983 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13882 days old,

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

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

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