Saturday December 05, 1987: on this day

December 05, 1987 was the 339th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 05, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 05, 1987, who was born and died on December 05, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle), movies (e.g. Overboard, directed by Garry Marshall), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1987?


December 05, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 339th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1987 can also be written as 12/5/1987 in the US and as 5/12/1987 in UK and Europe.

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December 05, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1987:

  • 53rd heisman trophy award: tim brown, notre dame (world record).
  • "fat" larry james, us drummer (fat larry's band-zoom), dies at age 38.

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December 05, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 05, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:24 pm and setting at 08:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.

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Who was born on December 05, 1987?


Famous people born on December 05, 1987:

  • A. J. Pollock

    American baseball player.

  • James Argent

    Reality star.

  • Dree Hemingway

    Actress.

  • Orlando Brown

    Actor.

  • Tommy Fraser

    English footballer.

  • Jo Leedham
  • Gabe Miller
  • Takuma Abe
  • Gimena Blanco
  • Ruud Boffin
  • Edin Cocalić
  • Juan Felipe Alves Ribeiro
  • Allen Lorenz «A.J.» Pollock

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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December 05, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 3 months old,

or 435 months and 24 days old,

or 1894 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13264 days old,

if you were born on December 05, 1987.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1987?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1987.

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December 05, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1987:

  • Pier Cesare Baretti
  • Bobby Garrett
  • Alberto Ghirardi

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Tata Nelson

    South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and president.

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December 05, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1987:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1987:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 30th and December 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1987 was Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth
  2. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
  3. - Faith youtube
  4. - Should've Known Better
  5. - Is This Love

December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 05, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - China In Your Hand
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You
  3. - Whenever You Need Somebody
  4. - You Win Again
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye

December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1987 was Skeletons by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 05, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 05, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Skeletons
  2. - System of Survival
  3. - I Want To Be Your Man
  4. - Criticize
  5. - Let's Start Love Over

December 05, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 05, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week November 30th and December 6th.

December 05, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 05, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week November 30th and December 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
  2. - Que no se rompa la noche
  3. - La luna sera la luna
  4. - Negra
  5. - PONTE A CANTAR

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December 05, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Overboard

Overboard

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Garry Marshall

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond

Country: United States of America

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*batteries not included

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Matthew Robbins

Starring: Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Frank McRae, Elizabeth Peña

Country: United States of America

A Better Tomorrow II

A Better Tomorrow II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Woo

Starring: Leslie Cheung, Yun-Fat Chow, Lung Ti, Dean Shek

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini, Daria Nicolodi

Ironweed

Ironweed

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Carroll Baker, Michael O'Keefe

December 05, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Bryan Carberry

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

December 05, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs by Patrick F. McManus

Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs

By:

America's favourite outdoor humorist returns with a new collection of stories. He brings back old friends and takes readers to exotic locations outdoors.

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love by Leo Buscaglia

Seven Stories Of Christmas Love

By:

This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

By:

Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

By:

This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

Heaven And Hell by John Jakes

Heaven And Hell

By:

The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return

December 05, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 05, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Ancient Art of War at Sea

The Ancient Art of War at Sea

Platform: Macintosh, MS-DOS

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

Captain Silver

Captain Silver

Platform: Arcade, Sega Master System, NES

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Data East

Aztec Adventure

Aztec Adventure

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Strategy (with elements of action)

Publisher: Sega

Airball

Airball

Platform: Dragon 32/64, TRS-80 Color Computer, Atari ST, Amiga, Apple IIgs, MS-DOS, Atari 8-bit, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Microdeal

Ark Area

Ark Area

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: UPL

history

Who was the US President on December 05, 1987?

On December 05, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1987?

On December 05, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1987?

On December 05, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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What happened in 1987?

1987 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
  • International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
  • 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland

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What was the calendar for December 1987?

December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1987 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 5, 1987