What happened on Wednesday May 06, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1987:

• Gary Hart Affair Controversy U.S. presidential candidate Gary Hart publicly denied allegations of an extramarital affair with model Donna Rice, a scandal that would ultimately derail his 1988 presidential campaign.
• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site in Eastern Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era.
• Mario Andretti Sets Speed Record Racing legend Mario Andretti set a remarkable one-lap speed record at the Indianapolis 500, achieving an impressive velocity of 218.204 miles per hour, showcasing the pinnacle of motorsport engineering and driving skill.
• Comedian's Marathon Joke-Telling Attempt Miroslav Mihailovic embarked on an extraordinary attempt to break a world record by telling jokes continuously for 54 hours, demonstrating remarkable comedic endurance and creativity.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 06, 1987

Newspapers from May. 06, 1987

May 06, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 126th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1987 can also be written as 5/6/1987 in the US and as 6/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1987:

• Meek Mill

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• Dries Mertens
• Gerardo Parra
• Adrienne Warren

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1987:

• William Casey

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• William Joseph Casey
• Lucien Choury
• Karel Plicka

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. U2 - With Or Without You
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1987 was There's Nothing Better Than Love by Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
2. Atlantic Starr - Always
3. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
4. Cameo - Back And Forth
5. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 03:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1987

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Someone born on May 06, 1987 is:

38 years and 8 days old,

or 456 months and 8 days old,

or 1984 weeks

or 13888 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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

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

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