What happened on Wednesday August 12, 1987?

About August 12th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: U2's hit song 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' dominated the US music charts for the week of August 10-16, 1987, reflecting the band's significant popularity during this period.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 1987 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2
  • #1 UK song: La Bamba by Los Lobos
  • Popular movie: Blind Dating directed by James Keach

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August 12, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1987:

  • U2 Tops US Music Charts U2's hit song 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' dominated the US music charts for the week of August 10-16, 1987, reflecting the band's significant popularity during this period.
  • British Royal Mint Introduces Gold Bullion Coin The British Royal Mint launched the Britannia 1-ounce gold bullion coin, featuring 0.9167 fine gold purity, expanding investment and collector options in precious metal currency.
  • R&B Chart Topper Freddie Jackson's 'Jam Tonight' was the top R&B song on the music charts for the week of August 10-16, 1987, highlighting the diverse music landscape of the era.
  • Extreme Rock Climbing Achievement Charles Cole successfully completed a remarkable 870-foot Tyrolean Traverse from the top of Elephant Rock, demonstrating exceptional climbing skill and courage.

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August 12, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 12, 1987?


August 12, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1987 can also be written as 8/12/1987 in the US and as 12/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 12, 1987?


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August 12, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 10th and August 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 12, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1987 was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

  1. - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For youtube
  2. - Who's That Girl youtube
  3. - I Want Your Sex youtube
  4. - Luka youtube
  5. - La Bamba youtube

August 12, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You youtube
  3. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  4. - Call Me youtube
  5. - Who's That Girl youtube

August 12, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1987 was Jam Tonight by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

  1. - Jam Tonight
  2. - Casanova youtube
  3. - Jump Start
  4. - One Heartbeat
  5. - The Pleasure Principle
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August 12, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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August 12, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:52 pm and setting at 10:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 1987?


Someone born on August 12, 1987 is:

37 years 9 months old,

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or 1969 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13789 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1987?

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