What happened on Monday, February 9, 1987?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1987:

• Robert McFarlane's suicide attempt on February 9, 1987 On February 9, 1987, Robert C. McFarlane, former National Security Adviser under President Reagan, attempted suicide by ingesting 25 to 30 Valium tablets. This occurred just hours before he was scheduled to testify before the Tower Commission investigating the Iran-Contra affair. McFarlane was found unconscious by his wife and was subsequently hospitalized for psychiatric treatment. He later expressed feelings of guilt and despair over his role in the scandal. source: washingtonpost.com
• Madonna's 'Open Your Heart' tops Billboard Hot 100 On February 7, 1987, Madonna's 'Open Your Heart' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking her fifth chart-topping single in the United States. source: popexpresso.com
• UK Music Chart Topper On February 9, 1987, "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King continued its reign at the top of the UK Singles Chart. source: officialcharts.com

Events in 1987

February 09, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1987

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1987

February 09, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 40th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1987 can also be written as 2/9/1987 in the US and as 9/2/1987 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1987 in February 1987 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1987:

• Rose Leslie

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• Michael B Jordan

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• Magdalena Neuner

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• Henry Cejudo
• Isaías Sánchez Cortés
• Franck Essomba
• Daniel Cadena
• James Ward
• Joe O'Cearuill
• Lee Martin
• Josh Gordy
• José Ángel Crespo
• Papa Dia
• Choe Kum-chol
• Zafar Babajanow
• Erlind Koreshi
• Kristof van Hout

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1987:

• Louis Plack Hammett
• Giovanni Bertinotti

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 1987 was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
2. Madonna - Open Your Heart
3. Cyndi Lauper - Change Of Heart
4. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body)
5. Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself

February 09, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Ben E King - Stand By Me
3. Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
4. Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
5. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

February 09, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 1987 was Falling by Melba Moore, according to the music chart for the week February 9th and February 15th.

1. Melba Moore - Falling
2. Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
3. Cameo - Candy
4. Club Nouveau - Situation #9
5. Lionel Richie - Ballerina Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 9th is Aquarius.

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February 09, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1987 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 February 09, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 01:10 pm and setting at 05:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1987

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Someone born on February 09, 1987 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 29 days old,

or 2060 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14424 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1987?

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 9th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 09, 1987.

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