Tuesday 4 August 1987
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 4, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Jang Geun-suk and Jang Keun-suk.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2.
In UK La Bamba by Los Lobos was in the top 5 hits.
No Way Out, directed by Roger Donaldson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while To Sail Beyond The Sunset by Robert A. Heinlein was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching G-Force: Guardians of Space.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Airball or Delta.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
- El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
- Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
- Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
- St. Luanus/Lugid
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
- St. Dominic
Famous Birthdays:
- Jang Geun-suk
- Jang Geun Suk: Korean actor.
- Jang Keun-suk: South Korean actor and singer.
- Marreese Speights: Marreese Speights American basketball player.
- Tomoya Warabino: Japanese actor.
- Phil Younghusband: English Filipino footballer.
Famous Deaths:
- Kenny Price: Comedian (Midwestern Hayride, Hee Haw), dies at 56.
- Kenny Price: Comedian (Midwestern Hayride, Hee Haw), dies at 56.
Facts:
- At the Kingdome, Ruppert Jones hits a foul ball that sticks in speaker
- FCC vote 4-0 to rescind fairness doctrine for broadcasters
- The US Federal Communications Commission votes 4-0 to rescind the Fairness Doctrine, which had required radio and television stations to "fairly" present controversial issues.
- The Federal Communications Commission rescinds the Fairness Doctrine which had required radio and television stations to present controversial issues ''fairly''.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1987?
- LIFE: Oliver North
- Time: The corrupt religous enterprise of Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker. Inset: Oil Tanker depicts rising t
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9074
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1987
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1987 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #10 R&B songs
Top #10 Latin songs
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Hasta Que Te Conoci - Juan Gabriel
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
- Braulio - En bancarrota
- Desnudate mujer - Franky Ruiz
- Lobo Domesticado - Tommy Olivencia
- Amigo Mio - Jorge Muniz
- Ahora Te Puedes Marchar - Luis Miguel
- Ahora Ahora - Yolandita Monge
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
To Sail Beyond The Sunset
The millions of fans of Lazarus Long--probably Heinlein's most beloved character--will flock to this new tale, which continues adventures of the characters of The Cat Who Walked Through Walls.
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Weep No More, My Lady
Elizabeth Lange has arrived at Cypress Point Spa in Pebble Beach, California, weary of heart and soul. Still grieving for her beloved sister, a famous actress who plunged to her death
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