What happened on Sunday October 04, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1987:

• Launch of Sputnik: Beginning of Space Age The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. Approximately the size of a beach ball and weighing 183.9 pounds, Sputnik completed an elliptical orbit of Earth in about 98 minutes, marking the start of the Space Race and human space exploration.
• Battle of Germantown During American Revolution The Battle of Germantown was characterized by dense morning fog and battle smoke, which created significant confusion. The chaotic conditions led to American troops accidentally firing on their own soldiers, contributing to their defeat.
• Early Season Snowstorm in Northeastern United States A record-breaking early snowstorm hit the northeastern United States, with snowfall reaching up to 21 inches in North Springfield, Vermont. The storm resulted in 17 fatalities in central New York, injured 332 people, and caused $17 million in damage in Vermont. Albany experienced its earliest measurable snow in 117 years of recorded history.
• Toronto Blue Jays Collapse in American League Race The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a devastating late-season collapse, losing their final seven games and allowing the Detroit Tigers to clinch the American League pennant in a dramatic four-game sweep.
• NFL Replacement Players First Game The first 'Scrub Sunday' of NFL football featured replacement players during a period of labor dispute, marking a unique moment in professional football history.
• Unusual Touchdown Scoring in CFL James Jefferson of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored two touchdowns on interception returns through an innovative play involving laterals, without technically making an interception.

Events in 1987

October 04, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1987

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1987

October 04, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 277th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1987 can also be written as 10/4/1987 in the US and as 4/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

October 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
2. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
3. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
4. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
5. Europe - Carrie

October 04, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
4. Cliff Richard - Some People
5. The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This

October 04, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 04, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week September 28th and October 4th.

1. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
2. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
3. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
4. Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
5. Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 04:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Oct 07, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on October 04, 1987

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Someone born on October 04, 1987 is:

37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 10 days old,

or 1962 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13737 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1987?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 04, 1987.

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