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Thursday January 08, 1987

US date format: 1/8/1987, UK date format: 8/1/1987

It was Thursday, under the sign of Capricorn (see birth chart on January 8, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include Heather Rene Smith and Freddie Stroma. In that special week of January people in US were listening to Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles. In UK Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson was in the top 5 hits. The Stepfather, directed by Joseph Ruben, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987 while Whirlwind by James Clavell was one of the best selling books. On TV people were watching Unnatural Causes. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Garfield: Big Fat Hairy Deal or Pac-Mania.
But much more happened that day: find out below..

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Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.

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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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