What happened on Thursday, May 14, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1987:

• Rita Hayworth dies at 68 from Alzheimer's disease Rita Hayworth, the renowned American actress and dancer, passed away on May 14, 1987, in New York City at the age of 68. She had been battling Alzheimer's disease for several years prior to her death. source: britannica.com
• Fiji military coup ousts elected government On May 14, 1987, Lieutenant Colonel Sitiveni Rabuka led a bloodless military coup in Fiji, overthrowing Prime Minister Timoci Bavadra's government. Rabuka, accompanied by ten masked soldiers, stormed the Parliament building, arrested Bavadra and 27 members of the ruling coalition, and declared a new government. This action was driven by ethnic Fijian concerns over the Indo-Fijian majority in the government, as the new administration was predominantly Indo-Fijian. The coup led to widespread unrest and marked a significant turning point in Fiji's political history. source: washingtonpost.com
• Philadelphia Flyers defeat Montreal Canadiens in Wales Conference Final Game 6 On May 14, 1987, the Philadelphia Flyers won 4-3 against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 of the Wales Conference Final, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final. source: statmuse.com
• Little Shop of Horrors German Release The cult classic musical comedy film 'Little Shop of Horrors' is released in Germany, expanding its international audience.

Events in 1987

May 14, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1987

Newspapers from May. 14, 1987

May 14, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 134th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1987 can also be written as 5/14/1987 in the US and as 14/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1987:

• Candice Accola

  American actress best known for her iconic role as Caroline Forbes in the popular supernatural drama series 'The Vampire Diaries'.

• Marianne Vos

  Highly accomplished Dutch professional cyclist, considered one of the most successful female cyclists in history.

• Zarine Khan

  Indian actress and model who has worked in Bollywood and other regional film industries.

• François Steyn

  South African rugby player known for his versatile skills and international career.

• Aljaksej Ryas
• Jussi Vasara
• Ari Freyr Skúlason
• Franck Songo'o
• Gaj Rosič
• Bojan Krivec
• Urko Vera
• Leonel Schattmann
• Renato Carlos Martins Júnior
• Miguel Ángel Paniagua
• Massimo Volta
• Javid Samadov
• Zhang Sipeng

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 14th

Famous people died on May 14, 1987:

• Rita Hayworth

  Iconic Hollywood actress and pin-up model who was a major sex symbol during World War II, known for her stunning beauty and memorable film...

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 14th

May 14, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. U2 - With Or Without You
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red

May 14, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

May 14, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Atlantic Starr - Always
2. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
3. Cameo - Back And Forth
4. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Surface - Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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May 14, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 14, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 14, 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 May 14, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:46 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on May 14, 1987

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Someone born on May 14, 1987 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 10 days old,

or 2045 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14316 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 14, 1987?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 14th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1987.

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