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March 12, 1987 was the 71st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is March 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 March 12, 1987, who was born and died on March 12, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 12, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. Withnail & I, directed by Bruce Robinson), TV series (e.g. Albert Schweitzer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 12th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 12, 1987?
- March 12, 1987: What happened on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 12, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 12, 1987?
- March 12, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 12, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- March 12, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- March 12, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 12, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on March 12, 1987?
What day of the week was March 12, 1987?
March 12, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 71st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 12, 1987 can also be written as 3/12/1987 in the US and as 12/3/1987 in UK and Europe.
March 12, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on March 12, 1987:
- Les miserables opens at broadway/imperial theater in new york city for 4000+ performances.
- Us federal judge dismisses lawsuits sought by oliver north.
- David robinson scores 50 points in a ncaa basketball game.
- The dow jones industrial average removes owens-illinois glass and inco from its index, replacing them with coca-cola and boeing company.
March 12, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 12, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 12th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 12, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 12, 1987 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 12, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:05 pm and setting at 05:34 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Mar 15, 1987.
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Who was born on March 12, 1987?
Famous people born on March 12, 1987:
- Sindhu Kashyap
Sindhu Kashyap is the co-founder and CEO of Yourstory, a leading media platform for startups and entrepreneurs in India.
- Elaysha Williams
Elaysha Williams is a professional tennis player who competes in both singles and doubles events.
- Leonell Rosser
Professional soccer player known for exceptional skills.
- Adoree Ashley
Renowned striker who played for the national team.
- Celvin De Silva
Former professional soccer player who played for several top clubs.
- Khairul Saleh
Indonesian professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder.
- Sheritta Jackson
Sheritta Jackson was a successful volleyball player who competed at the collegiate and professional levels.
- Davari Reza
Davari Reza is an Iranian soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
- Harshita Kumari
Harshita Kumari is the co-founder and CEO of Kool Kanya, a platform that provides career guidance and mentorship for women.
- Teimour Radjabov
Azerbaijani chess player.
- Maxwell Holt
Maxwell Holt is an American volleyball player known for his success in the sport.
- Manuele Boaro
Italian cyclist.
- Pablo Velázquez
Paraguayan footballer.
- Vadim Shipachyov
Russian ice hockey player.
- Jessica Hardy
American swimmer.
- Chris Seitz
American soccer player.
- Rico Vonck
Dutch darts player.
- Omar Abdulrazaq
Syrian footballer.
- Maxi Lim
Movie actor.
- Matt Webb
Guitarist.
Whose famous birthday is on March 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 12th:
![Barbara Feldon]()
Barbara FeldonBarbara feldon is an american actress and model best known for her role as agent 99 in the television series get smart.
![Jaimie Alexander]()
Jaimie AlexanderJaimie alexander is an american actress known for her role as lady sif in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Courtney B. Vance]()
Courtney B. VanceCourtney b. vance is an american actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as the people v. o.j.
![Ron Jeremy]()
Ron JeremyAmerican entertainer, most famous as a porn star.
![Al Jarreau]()
Al JarreauAmerican jazz singer.
![Jessie Matthews]()
Jessie MatthewsJessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...
![Marlon Jackson]()
Marlon JacksonAmerican musician and singer (the jackson 5).
![Gordon MacRae]()
Gordon MacRaeAmerican singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.
![Jason Beghe]()
Jason BegheAmerican actor and critic.
![Googie Withers]()
Googie WithersKarachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).
March 12, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 1 month old,
or 445 months and 7 days old,
or 1936 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13553 days old,
if you were born on March 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 March 12, 1987?
There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 12th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 12, 1987.
March 12, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 12, 1987:
- Sybella Wilcox
Sybella Wilcox was a renowned American poet who wrote extensively about nature and the human experience.
- Woody Hayes
American football coach at ohio state university.
- Cesare Acutis
- Frans Kuijper
- Ferruccio Dalla Torre
- Richard Levinson
What famous deaths happened on March 12th?
Famous deaths on March 12th:
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![Lynne Thigpen]()
Lynne ThigpenTalented American actress known for her roles in various films and television shows.
![Belinda Lee]()
Belinda LeeAn english actress who is often portrayed as a "sexy blonde" in supporting roles in benny hill's film "who done it?" (1956).
![Maurice Evans]()
Maurice EvansEnglish screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 1989).
![Josephine Hull]()
Josephine HullAmerican actress and director (d.57).
- Charlie Parker
An American jazz saxophonist and composer, considered one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of jazz.
- Tery Pratchett
Tery Pratchett was a British author known for his Discworld series of fantasy novels, which have been translated into over 30 languages.
- George Westinghouse
American inventor, entrepreneur and manufacturing genius.
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March 12, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 12, 1987:
- Ancient Latvia - Gregoru Diena observed.
- Flag Day in Venezuela.
- "National Day" of the Republic of Jamtland
- Sweden - Namesday of Crown Princess Victoria, an Official Flag Day.
- Mauritius - National Day.
- St. Justina
- St. Jozefina
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast day of: St. Theophanes the Confessor
- Arbor Day in China.
- St. Maximilian
March 12, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 12, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 9th and March 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 12, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 12, 1987 was Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 12, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
- Linda Ronstadt - Somewhere Out There
- Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
- Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
- Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
March 12, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 12, 1987 was Everything I Own by Boy George, according to the music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 12, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boy George - Everything I Own
- Mel & Kim - Respectable
- Ben E King - Stand By Me
- Jackie Wilson - I Get The Sweetest Feeling
- Mental As Anything - Live It Up
March 12, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on March 12, 1987 was Let's Wait Awhile by Janet Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 12, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on March 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
- The Jets - You Got It All
- Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
- Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
- Loose Ends - Slow Down
March 12, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on March 12, 1987 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week March 9th and March 15th.
March 12, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on March 12, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week March 9th and March 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
- Emmanuel - Es mi mujer
- Veronica Castro - Macumba
- Marisela - Tu dama de hierro
- Jose Feliciano - Te amare
March 12, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 12, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Withnail & I
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bruce Robinson
Starring: Richard E. Grant, Paul McGann, Richard Griffiths, Ralph Brown
Country: United States of America
Blind Date
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Kim Basinger, Bruce Willis, John Larroquette, William Daniels
Country: United States of America
The Grand Highway
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Jean-Loup Hubert
Starring: Anémone, Richard Bohringer, Antoine Hubert, Vanessa Guedj
Anguish
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bigas Luna
Starring: Zelda Rubinstein, Michael Lerner, Talia Paul, Àngel Jové
The Hanoi Hilton
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Lionel Chetwynd
Starring: Michael Moriarty, Paul Le Mat, John Edwin Shaw, Ken Wright
March 12, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 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:
Albert Schweitzer
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Gavin Millar
The Little Vampire
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Uli Edel
Street Legal
Release year: 1986
March 12, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 12, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Jack Ryan novels. His latest blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector, are his most electrifying stories of international conflict.
Outbreak
By: Robin Cook
When a plague strikes the country, murder and intrigue escalate to epidemic proportions. Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, Atlanta Centers for Disease Control, investigates and soon discovers the most deadly secret in medicine.
Echoes In The Darkness
By: Joseph Wambaugh
The naked body of Susan Reinert, a schoolteacher, was discovered in her hatchback car at a hotel parking lot close to Philadelphia's Main Line on June 25, 1989. Her
The Eyes Of The Dragon
By: Stephen King
Once Upon a Time there was terror...The Eyes of the DragonA story of archetypal heroes, sweeping adventures, of princes and dragons, this epic fantasy is as Stephen can create.
March 12, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on March 12, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Exzisus
Battlantis
2400 A.D.
Adventures of Dino Riki
Karyssia: Queen of Diamonds
Who was the US President on March 12, 1987?
On March 12, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 12, 1987?
On March 12, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 12, 1987?
On March 12, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about March 12th?
March 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of March. 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 March 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Boeing 737 max 8 grounded: all boeing 737 max 8 aircraft were grounded by the european union, india, malaysia and singapore. with 40% of the global fleet now grounded, indonesia, china, and several other airlines also grounding their aircraft yesterday, this means that 40% of the global fleet has been grounded. boeing claims that they will release a software update within the next few weeks.
- 2018 - Apple inc. acquires texture digital magazine subscription app texture, for an undisclosed amount.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: tahrir al-sham is al-qaeda's branch within syria. it claims responsibility for the twin bombings in damascus yesterday that left many dead.
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 March 1987?
March 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
