What happened on Friday September 11, 1987?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1987:

• 9-1-1 Emergency Number Day National recognition of the 9-1-1 emergency telephone number, a critical infrastructure for public safety that allows citizens to quickly request emergency assistance from police, fire, or medical services.
• Violent Church Incident in Haiti A deadly shootout occurred at the church of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in Haiti, resulting in 12 fatalities. This event underscores the political volatility and violence prevalent in Haiti during this period.
• Murder of Peter Tosh Reggae musician Peter Tosh was tragically murdered in his home in Kingston, Jamaica. Tosh, a founding member of the legendary Bob Marley and the Wailers, was a prominent figure in the reggae music scene and a vocal political activist.
• Dan Rather's On-Air Walkout CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather dramatically walked off the set after being preempted for a tennis match, leaving affiliates with six minutes of an empty news desk. This incident highlighted tensions in broadcast scheduling and journalistic frustration.
• 4th MTV Video Music Awards Peter Gabriel wins an award at the 4th MTV Video Music Awards, highlighting the growing influence of music videos in popular culture during the late 1980s.

Events in 1987

September 11, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1987

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1987

September 11, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 254th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1987 can also be written as 9/11/1987 in the US and as 11/9/1987 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1987 in September 1987 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1987:

• Gwenlyn Cumyn

  Canadian actress known for her roles in various TV series and independent films, with a focus on dramatic and character-driven performances.

• Tyler Hoechlin

  American actor widely recognized for his roles in Teen Wolf and Superman & Lois, known for his portrayal of Superman/Clark Kent in the...

• Elizabeth Henstridge

  British actress best known for her role as Jemma Simmons in the Marvel television series Agents of S.H.

• Clément Chantôme

  French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder, primarily known for his career in Ligue 1 with clubs like Bordeaux.

• Aroldis Chapman

  Cuban professional baseball pitcher known for his exceptional throwing speed and playing in Major League Baseball.

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on September 11th

Famous people died on September 11, 1987:

• Lorne Greene

  Lorne Greene was a prominent Canadian actor best known for his iconic role as Ben Cartwright in the long-running Western television series...

• Peter Tosh

  Peter Tosh was a legendary Jamaican reggae musician, founding member of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley, and a prominent advocate for...

• Mahadevi Varma

  Prominent Indian poet, writer, and social activist who significantly contributed to Hindi literature and women's rights during the 20th...

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on September 11th

September 11, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
4. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
5. Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams

September 11, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
4. Cliff Richard - Some People
5. The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This

September 11, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1987 was Love Is A House by Force M.D.'s, according to the music chart for the week September 7th and September 13th.

1. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
2. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Levert - Casanova
4. LL Cool J - I Need Love
5. Dionne Warwick & Jeffrey Osborne - Love Power

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 11, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 September 11, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 12:10 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 11, 1987

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Someone born on September 11, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 3 days old,

or 1965 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13760 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1987?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 11, 1987.

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