Thursday January 08, 1987: on this day

January 08, 1987 was the 8th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 08, 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 January 08, 1987, who was born and died on January 08, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles), movies (e.g. The Stepfather, directed by Joseph Ruben), TV series (e.g. Unnatural Causes) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1987?


January 08, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 8th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1987 can also be written as 1/8/1987 in the US and as 8/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

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January 08, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1987:

  • Dow jones industrial index closes above 2,000 for first time (2,002.25).
  • The dow jones industrial average closes for the first time above 2,000, gaining 8.30 to close at 2,002.25.

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January 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Rabbit chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1987 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 January 08, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 02:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1987.

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Who was born on January 08, 1987?


Famous people born on January 08, 1987:

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Freddie Stroma
    Freddie Stroma

    Movie actor.

  • Maxamus Schrems

    Austrian privacy activist and lawyer, known for his legal challenges against Facebook's data practices.

  • Chris Douglas-Roberts

    American basketball player.

  • Brodie Smith

    Famous for his frisbee trick shot videos on YouTube.

  • Carmen Klaschka

    German tennis player.

  • Heather Rene Smith
  • Francesco Dell’Uomo
  • Trevor Lewis
  • Nemanja Aleksandrov
  • Saori Gotō

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

  • David Silva
    David Silva

    Spanish footballer.

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January 08, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 3 months old,

or 447 months and 19 days old,

or 1946 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13624 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 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 January 08, 1987?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 08, 1987.

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January 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1987:

  • Peter Adams

    Actor (alternative blowing hot & cool), dies at 69.

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1987:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 5th and January 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1987 was Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walk Like An Egyptian
  2. - Notorious
  3. - Shake You Down youtube
  4. - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
  5. - C'est La Vie

January 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reet Petite
  2. - Jack Your Body
  3. - Is This Love
  4. - Caravan Of Love
  5. - No More The Fool

January 08, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 1987 was Control by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Control
  2. - Stop To Love
  3. - Victory
  4. - Girlfriend
  5. - Love You Down

January 08, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 1987 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 5th and January 11th.

January 08, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 5th and January 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - De mi enamorate
  2. - y quien puede ser
  3. - De color de rosa
  4. - Tu dama de hierro
  5. - Oiga

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January 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Stepfather

The Stepfather

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Joseph Ruben

Starring: Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi

Country: Italy

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

Hotshot

Hotshot

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Rick King

Starring: Jim Youngs, Pelé, Billy Warlock, Jeremy Green

Critical Condition

Critical Condition

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michael Apted

Starring: Richard Pryor, Rachel Ticotin, Rubén Blades, Maria Cardinale

January 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Malenfant

Gung Ho

Gung Ho

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Ray Enright

Blood Red Roses

Blood Red Roses

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bill Lyons

Alfons Zitterbacke

Alfons Zitterbacke

Release year: 1986

The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Uli Edel

January 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Golden Cup by Belva Plain

The Golden Cup

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Henrietta Roth is an extraordinary woman who fights for her destiny in this spectacular return to Evergreen. Three turbulent generations are vividly brought to life against the backdrop of

Last Of The Breed by Louis L'Amour

Last Of The Breed

By:

"For sheer adventure L'Amour Kirkus Review This is the type of epic novel that Louis L'Amour has made his hallmark.

Flight Of The Intruder by Stephen Coonts

Flight Of The Intruder

By:

FLIGHT OF THE INTRODER was a smash bestseller and spent more than six months on The New York Times Bestseller List. It became an instant classic.

Wanderlust by Danielle Steel

Wanderlust

By:

Wanderlust is Audrey Driscoll's story. Audrey, an orphaned child, grew up caring for her eccentric, millionaire grandfather, and her demanding younger sister Annabelle. They assume that she will always be there for them.

It by Stephen King

It

By:

Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …

January 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Beyond Zork

Beyond Zork

Platform: Apple II, Apple IIGS, Apple Macintosh, Atari ST, IBM PC, Commodore 128

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior

Barbarian: The Ultimate Warrior

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Palace Software (Europe), Epyx (North America)

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

Bubbler

Bubbler

Platform: ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC MSX Commodore 64 (cancelled)

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Blades of Steel Konamic Ice Hockey

Blades of Steel Konamic Ice Hockey

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Wii Virtual Console

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on January 08, 1987?

On January 08, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1987?

On January 08, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1987?

On January 08, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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 January 1987?

January 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1987 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 8, 1987