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May 08, 1987 was the 128th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 08, 1987, who was born and died on May 08, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew), movies (e.g. Beverly Hills Cop II, directed by Tony Scott), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 08, 1987?
- May 08, 1987: What happened on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 08, 1987?
- May 08, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- May 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 08, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on May 08, 1987?
What day of the week was May 08, 1987?
May 08, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1987:
- Gary hart quits democratic presidential race
- U.s. senator gary hart drops out of the running for the democratic presidential nomination, amid allegations of an extramarital affair with donna rice.
- The loughgall ambush: the sas kills eight provisional irish republican army volunteers and a civilian during an ambush in loughgall, northern ireland.
May 08, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 08, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 08, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1987 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 02:47 pm and setting at 03:43 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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Who was born on May 08, 1987?
Famous people born on May 08, 1987:
![Aneurin Barnard]()
Aneurin BarnardWelsh actor and singer.
- Niala Fernandez
Niala Fernandez is a blockchain developer who has helped build decentralized applications for financial services and supply chain...
- Katherine Danza
American celebrity, tracey robinson is the daughter of actor tony danza.
- Marcellus Winfield
Former NFL player known for his speed and agility on the field.
- Felix Jones
American football player.
- Aarne Nirk
Estonian hurdler.
- Kurt Tippett
Australian footballer.
- Mark Noble
English footballer.
- Aidy Bryant
Actress.
- Chiara Ferragni
Businesswoman.
- Andy Brown
Rock singer.
- Peter Chao
Youtube star.
Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:
![Enrique Iglesias]()
Enrique IglesiasSpanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.
![Don Rickles]()
Don RicklesDon rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.
![Melissa Gilbert]()
Melissa GilbertMelissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.
![Gary Glitter]()
Gary GlitterGary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).
![Nora Arnezeder]()
Nora ArnezederFrench singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.
![David Attenborough]()
David AttenboroughNaturalist and broadcaster in english.
![Lex Barker]()
Lex BarkerAmerican actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.
![Christina Cole]()
Christina ColeEnglish actress.
![James Mitchum]()
James MitchumRobert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.
![Salome Jens]()
Salome JensMilwaukee actor.
May 08, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 11 months old,
or 443 months and 17 days old,
or 1928 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13502 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 08, 1987?
There are 13 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1987.
May 08, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1987:
- Beniah Yagoda
Soviet politician during Stalin's regime.
- Doris Stokes
British medium, world-famous author of "voices in my ear" as well as many other works.
- Pam Ewing
(victoria principal), a character from dallas, is killed.
What famous deaths happened on May 8th?
Famous deaths on May 8th:
![Dirk Bogarde]()
Dirk BogardeHe was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.
![George Peppard]()
George PeppardAmerican actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Jeanne Cooper]()
Jeanne CooperMinneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).
![Dennis Waterman]()
Dennis WatermanEnglish actor and singer (b. 1948).
![Richard Derr]()
Richard DerrActor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.
- Luceil LeSueur
Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.
- Maurice Sendak
Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...
- Celedonio Romero
Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.
- Jing Yong
Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.
May 08, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 08, 1987:
- Parents' Day in South Korea
- Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
- VE Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Observances on May 08, 1987:
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
Saints celebrated on May 08, 1987:
- Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
- Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
- Saint Ida of Nivelles
May 08, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 4th and May 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
- Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
- U2 - With Or Without You
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
May 08, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 08, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
- Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
- Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong
May 08, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1987 was There's Nothing Better Than Love by Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 08, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
- Atlantic Starr - Always
- Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
- Cameo - Back And Forth
- The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
May 08, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 08, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.
May 08, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 08, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 4th and May 10th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Braulio - En bancarrota
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Emmanuel - Es mi mujer
- Veronica Castro - Macumba
- Lorenzo Antonio - Doce rosas
May 08, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 08, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Beverly Hills Cop II
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Tony Scott
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Jürgen Prochnow, Ronny Cox
Country: United States of America
Intervista
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Sergio Rubini, Antonella Ponziani, Maurizio Mein, Paola Liguori
Country: Italy
Dark Age
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Arch Nicholson
Starring: John Jarratt, Nikki Coghill, Max Phipps, Burnham Burnham
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
Ernest Goes to Camp
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John R. Cherry III
Starring: Jim Varney, Victoria Racimo, John Vernon, Iron Eyes Cody
May 08, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
Roxie
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Nick Frangione
Albert Schweitzer
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Gavin Millar
May 08, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 08, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
The Eyes Of The Dragon
By: Stephen King
Once Upon a Time there was terror...The Eyes of the DragonA story of archetypal heroes, sweeping adventures, of princes and dragons, this epic fantasy is as Stephen can create.
The Enigma Of Arrival
By: V. S. Naipaul
This is the story of one writer's journey from one place to the next, from the British colony in Trinidad to the ancient English countryside, and from one mental state to the next.
May 08, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 08, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Full Throttle / Top Speed
Bonecruncher
E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station
Dr. Chaos
Ai Senshi Nicol
Who was the US President on May 08, 1987?
On May 08, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1987?
On May 08, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 08, 1987?
On May 08, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 8th?
May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
- 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.
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 May 1987?
May 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
