What happened on Thursday August 06, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1987:

• Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima The United States dropped an atomic bomb (code-named 'Little Boy') on Hiroshima, Japan, marking a devastating moment in world history. The blast instantly killed approximately 70,000 people and destroyed most of the city's infrastructure. This unprecedented act of nuclear warfare was intended to force Japan's surrender and bring an end to World War II, ultimately leading to significant geopolitical and ethical discussions about the use of nuclear weapons.
• First Electric Chair Execution William Kemmler became the first person to be executed by electric chair at Auburn State Prison in New York. This marked a significant moment in the history of capital punishment, introducing a method that was initially considered more humane than previous execution techniques.
• Death of Quinn Martin Quinn Martin, a prominent American television producer known for creating influential TV series, passed away. Martin was a significant figure in the television industry during the mid-20th century.
• Aditya Narayan Birth Aditya Narayan, who would later become a notable Bollywood actor and singer, was born. He would go on to have a significant career in the Indian entertainment industry.

Events in 1987

August 06, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1987

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1987

August 06, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 218th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1987 can also be written as 8/6/1987 in the US and as 6/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1987:

• Joran van der Sloot

  Dutch criminal notorious for his involvement in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway and later convicted of murder in Peru.

• Genelia D'Souza

  Popular Bollywood actress known for her roles in Hindi and regional cinema.

• William Kamkwamba

  Malawian inventor and author famous for building a windmill from scrap materials to power his village, inspiring a global audience.

• Rémy Riou

  Professional French soccer goalkeeper who played for several notable clubs including Lyon, Lorient, Auxerre, Toulouse, and Nantes.

• Charley Chase

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1987:

• Ira C. Eaker

  American general (b. 1896)[69].

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 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.

1. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
2. George Michael - I Want Your Sex
3. Bob Seger - Shakedown
4. T'Pau - Heart And Soul
5. Suzanne Vega - Luka

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
4. Spagna - Call Me
5. Madonna - Who's That Girl

August 06, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1987 was The Pleasure Principle by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

1. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
2. Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
3. Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
4. Natalie Cole - Jump Start
5. Alexander O'Neal - Fake

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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August 06, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 03:08 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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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1987

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Someone born on August 06, 1987 is:

37 years 9 months old,

or 453 months and 8 days old,

or 1970 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13796 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1987?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1987.

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