What happened on Thursday October 08, 1987?

Here's what happened on October 08, 1987:

• Hashimpura Massacre The Hashimpura massacre was a tragic incident of extrajudicial killing that occurred in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. During this event, members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) systematically killed Muslim civilians, representing a severe human rights violation and a dark chapter in Indian communal history.
• 1987 Cricket World Cup The 1987 Cricket World Cup was a significant sporting event held jointly in India and Pakistan, marking the first time the tournament was hosted outside of England. Australia emerged victorious, defeating England in a memorable final match, which represented a pivotal moment in international cricket history.
• First Rugby World Cup The inaugural Rugby World Cup commenced with a match between New Zealand and Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. This groundbreaking tournament marked a significant milestone in international rugby, establishing a new global platform for the sport and setting the stage for future international competitions.
• Aya Hirano Birth Aya Hirano is a prominent Japanese voice actress and singer, known for her versatile vocal talents in anime and entertainment. She has made significant contributions to the Japanese voice acting and music industries.

Events in 1987

October 08, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 08, 1987

Newspapers from Oct. 08, 1987

October 08, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 281st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 08, 1987 can also be written as 10/8/1987 in the US and as 8/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

October 08, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

Famous people born on October 08, 1987:

• Aya Hirano

  Prominent Japanese voice actress known for roles in popular anime series like 'The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya' and successful music...

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on October 8th

Famous people died on October 08, 1987:

• Konstantinos Tsatsos

  Greek scholar and politician, 2nd president of greece (b. 1899).

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on October 8th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1987 was Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
2. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
3. Europe - Carrie
4. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
5. Prince - U Got The Look

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. The Bee Gees - You Win Again
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
4. Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
5. Michael Jackson - Bad

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 1987 was (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
2. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
3. Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
4. Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
5. Michael Jackson - Bad

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 08, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 07:05 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on October 08, 1987

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Someone born on October 08, 1987 is:

37 years 6 months old,

or 450 months and 15 days old,

or 1958 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13712 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 08, 1987?

There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 8th 2025.

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

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

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