What happened on Saturday May 09, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1987:

• LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055 Crash A Soviet-made Ilyushin Il-62 airliner, operated by LOT Polish Airlines, crashed near the Kabacki forest in Warsaw, Poland, resulting in a tragic loss of all 183 passengers and crew on board. The aircraft, named 'Tadeusz Kosciuszko', experienced a catastrophic failure shortly after takeoff, marking one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Polish history.
• 32nd Eurovision Song Contest Johnny Logan representing Ireland won the 32nd Eurovision Song Contest by performing the song 'Hold Me Now' in Brussels, Belgium, adding another victory to Ireland's strong Eurovision history.
• Eddie Murray Baseball Achievement At Comiskey Park, Baltimore Orioles player Eddie Murray made baseball history by becoming the first Major League Baseball player to hit home runs from both sides of the plate in consecutive games, showcasing his exceptional batting versatility.
• Tom Cruise and Mimi Rogers Marriage Actors Tom Cruise (27) and Mimi Rogers (33) were married, marking an early milestone in Cruise's high-profile Hollywood career.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 09, 1987

Newspapers from May. 09, 1987

May 09, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 129th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1987 can also be written as 5/9/1987 in the US and as 9/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1987:

• Kevin Gameiro

  Professional French footballer who has played for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, and Valencia, known for his speed and...

• Aneurin Barnard

  Welsh actor recognized for his performances in critically acclaimed films like Dunkirk and The Goldfinch, demonstrating versatility in...

• Dan Cole (rugby union)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1987:

• Obafemi Awolowo

  Prominent Nigerian nationalist, lawyer, and political leader who played a crucial role in Nigeria's independence movement and served as a...

• Jimmy Kruger

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 9th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1987 was (I Just) Died In Your Arms by Cutting Crew, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. U2 - With Or Without You
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1987 was There's Nothing Better Than Love by Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines, according to the music chart for the week May 4th and May 10th.

1. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
2. Atlantic Starr - Always
3. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
4. Cameo - Back And Forth
5. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 09, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:04 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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Someone born on May 09, 1987 is:

38 years and 5 days old,

or 456 months and 5 days old,

or 1983 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13885 days old,

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

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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

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

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