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see horoscope and birth chart for August 04, 1987What happened on Tuesday, August 4, 1987?
About August 4th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 4, 1987, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to repeal the Fairness Doctrine, a policy requiring broadcasters to present all sides of controversial public issues. The FCC argued that the doctrine was unconstitutional and inhibited free speech. This decision was met with criticism from some members of Congress, who considered it a threat to public discourse.
- Day of the week: August 4th, 1987 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
- #1 UK song: La Bamba by Los Lobos
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- August 04, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 04, 1987?
- Who was born on August 04, 1987?
- August 04, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 04, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 04, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 04, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 04, 1987?
- Back in 1987
August 04, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 04, 1987:
- FCC repeals Fairness Doctrine On August 4, 1987, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to repeal the Fairness Doctrine, a policy requiring broadcasters to present all sides of controversial public issues. The FCC argued that the doctrine was unconstitutional and inhibited free speech. This decision was met with criticism from some members of Congress, who considered it a threat to public discourse. source: washingtonpost.com
- Phil Younghusband: British-Filipino footballer Phil Younghusband, born on August 4, 1987, in Ashford, Surrey, England, is a retired professional footballer who played as a striker and midfielder. He is best known for his contributions to the Philippines national team, where he became the country's most capped player and all-time top scorer, earning 108 caps and scoring 52 goals. He began his professional career with Chelsea's reserve team in 2005 and later played for clubs in the Philippines, including San Beda FC, Loyola Meralco Sparks, and Davao Aguilas. He announced his retirement from football in November 2019. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Ken Phelps loses home run to speaker at Kingdome On August 4, 1987, during a Seattle Mariners game at the Kingdome, designated hitter Ken Phelps hit a towering fly ball down the right field line that appeared to be a home run. However, the ball struck an overhanging public address speaker, causing it to carom into foul territory, resulting in a foul ball by the stadium's ground rules. Phelps subsequently lined out to end the inning. source: latimes.com
August 04, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1987
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What day of the week was August 04, 1987?
August 04, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 216th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 04, 1987 can also be written as 8/4/1987 in the US and as 4/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 04, 1987?
Famous people born on August 04, 1987:
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August 04, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 04, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
- Bob Seger - Shakedown
- T'Pau - Heart And Soul
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 04, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.
- Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
- Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
- Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
- Alexander O'Neal - Fake
August 04, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 04, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 04, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 04, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 04:05 pm and setting at 01:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.
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Someone born on August 04, 1987 is:
38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 18 days old,
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or 14232 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1987?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 4th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1987.
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For someone born on August 4, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 4, 1987 includes FCC repeals Fairness Doctrine, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 4, 1987 included “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For” by U2, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 4, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 4, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jang Geun-suk, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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