Sunday October 11, 1987
US date format: 10/11/1987, UK date format: 11/10/1987
It was Sunday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on October 11, 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 Ksenia Solo and Mike Conley Jr.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Here I Go Again by Whitesnake.
In UK You Win Again by The Bee Gees was in the top 5 hits.
The Killing Time, directed by Rick King, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while The New Breed by W. E. B. Griffin was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Anime san jushi.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing 2400 A.D. or Alien Syndrome.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 11, 1987?
Events
- 200,000 gays march for civil rights in Washington
- 200,000 march in second National March on Washington, D.C. for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
- Start of Operation Pawan by Indian Peace Keeping Force in Sri Lanka that killed few thousand ethnic Tamil civilians, several hundred Tamil Tigers and few hundred Indian Army soldiers.
Famous Birthday
- Ksenia Solo
- Mike Conley Jr
- Tony Beltran: American soccer player.
- Mike Conley: Jr.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Killing Time
Directed by: Rick King
Starring: Beau Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Wayne Rogers, Joe Don Baker
The Sicilian
Directed by: Michael Cimino
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Terence Stamp, Joss Ackland, John Turturro
The Year My Voice Broke
Directed by: John Duigan
Starring: Noah Taylor, Loene Carmen, Ben Mendelsohn, Graeme Blundell
Funland
Directed by: Michael A. Simpson
Starring: William Windom, David L. Lander, Bruce Mahler, Robert Sacchi
Slumber Party Massacre II
Directed by: Deborah Brock
Starring: Crystal Bernard, Jennifer Rhodes, Kimberly McArthur, Patrick Lowe
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 11, 1987?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
- Michael Jackson - Bad
Top #10 R&B songs
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
- Madame X - Just That Type Of Girl
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- Surface - Lately
- Sherrick - Just Call
- 4 By Four - Come Over
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Anime san jushi
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Frank's Place
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Al Helmeya Nights
Days to next October 11
If October 11, 1987 is your birthday you're 32 years, 11 months, 18 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 12 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1987?
- LIFE: Gorbachev
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Soviet Space Program -- Oct. 5, 1987
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9084
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The New Breed
By: W. E. B. Griffin
From the blistering jungles of Vietnam to the far-flung battlefields of the African Congo, they faced the turmoil of a new era.
Misery
By: Stephen King
The #1 national bestseller about a famous novelist held hostage by his “number one fan” and suffering a frightening case of writer’s block—that could prove fatal.
Team Yankee
By: Harold Coyle
A realistic depiction of World War III combat follows Captain Sean Bannion and the tank soldiers of Team Yankee as they battle the Russian invasion force, from Hill 214
Freedom
By: William Safire
In this novel of Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War, Safire explores the dilemma of how much freedom must be denied individuals to protect the freedom of all.
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
Staring unflinchingly into the abyss of slavery, this spellbinding novel transforms history into a story as powerful as Exodus and as intimate as a lullaby.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
The Guild of Thieves
2400 A.D.
Fire Power
Street Fighter
Alien Syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 11, 1987?
On October 11, 1987 several famous people were born including, Ksenia Solo, Mike Conley Jr, Tony Beltran.
What was the number one song in October 11, 1987?
The number one song in the week of October 11, 1987 was Here I Go Again by Whitesnake in US and You Win Again by The Bee Gees in UK.
What were the top hits on October 11, 1987?
The top hits on October 11, 1987 were Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, Carrie by Europe in US and You Win Again by The Bee Gees, Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) by MARRS, Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) by Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding in UK.
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