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August 12, 1987 was the 224th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 12, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1987, who was born and died on August 12, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2), movies (e.g. Hamburger Hill, directed by John Irvin), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1987?
- August 12, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1987?
- August 12, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1987?
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.
August 12, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 12, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1987 was Full Moon.
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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Who was born on August 12, 1987?
Famous people born on August 12, 1987:
- Iszabella Löwengrip
Iszabella Löwengrip is a Swedish entrepreneur and influencer who founded the beauty and lifestyle company Löwengrip.
- Vanessa Watts
West indian cricketer.
- Molly Pansino
Family member.
- Jemima West
Actress.
- Yves Ilunga
Dr congo footballer.
- Natalia Navarro
- Elijah Millsap
- Francesca Pasinetti
- Walter Thurmond
- Carlos Véliz
- Theodōros Zaras
- Francesca Di Maggio
- André Hamann
- Ricky Harris
- Lily Lane
- Mike Frisby
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 8 months old,
or 440 months and 8 days old,
or 1914 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13401 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 1987.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1987?
There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1987.
August 12, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1987:
- Sally Long
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1987:
- International Youth Day
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.
August 12, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
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.
August 12, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
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 R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
- Levert - Casanova
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
August 12, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 12, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.
August 12, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 10th and August 16th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Juan Gabriel - Hasta Que Te Conoci
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 12, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hamburger Hill
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Irvin
Starring: Anthony Barrile, Michael Boatman, Don Cheadle, Michael Dolan
Country: United States of America
Boyfriends and Girlfriends
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Éric Rohmer
Starring: Emmanuelle Chaulet, Sophie Renoir, Anne-Laure Meury, Eric Viellard
End of the Line
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Jay Russell
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie, Michael Beach
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi
Country: Italy
Blindside
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Paul Lynch
Starring: Harvey Keitel, Lori Hallier, Lolita Davidovich, Michael Rudder
August 12, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 12, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Fine Things
By: Danielle Steel
Bernie Fine, smart and likable, was New York's most famous department store, Wolff's. He is a senior vice president who moves up to San Fransisco in order to open a West Coast location.
Communion
By: Whitley Strieber
This is the beginning of an extraordinary true-life adventure. One man shares his riveting story with people from "elsewhere".
Empire
By: Gore Vidal
"Mr. Vidal displays a political imagination as well as insider's sagacity that is unmatched by any other fiction writer I know. Empire is a sequel to his earlier historical novels.
The Great Depression Of 1990
By: Ravi Batra
Jacket Flap: "The Great Depression of 90" is a startling revelation, bold in its predictions and overwhelming convincing in the evidence. It shows that we are heading toward an
August 12, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
3D Dotty
F-1 Spirit: The Way To Formula-1
Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket
Amaurote
Gauntlet (NES)
Who was the US President on August 12, 1987?
On August 12, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1987?
On August 12, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1987?
On August 12, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
What happened in 1987?
1987 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
- International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
- 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland
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What was the calendar for August 1987?
August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
