What happened on Wednesday April 15, 1987?

Here's what happened on April 15, 1987:

• Driving Miss Daisy Broadway Premiere Alfred Uhry's critically acclaimed play 'Driving Miss Daisy' premiered in New York City. The play, which would later be adapted into an Oscar-winning film, explores themes of racial dynamics and friendship in the American South.
• Masatoshi Nakayama: Renowned Japanese Karate Master Masatoshi Nakayama, a prominent Japanese Karate Master and influential figure in the development of Shotokan Karate, was noted on this date. Born in 1913, Nakayama was a key contributor to the global spread and systematic teaching of traditional Japanese martial arts.
• Barbara Cook: A Concert at Ambassador Theatre Barbara Cook, a celebrated American singer and actress, opened her concert at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City, with a limited run of 13 performances. Cook was known for her exceptional interpretations of musical theatre and cabaret repertoire.

Events in 1987

April 15, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 15, 1987

Newspapers from Apr. 15, 1987

April 15, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 105th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 15, 1987 can also be written as 4/15/1987 in the US and as 15/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 15, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

Famous people born on April 15, 1987:

• Samira Wiley

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• Nicola Belmonte
• Pierrick Capelle
• Yasmani Copello
• Rennick Esther
• Erbim Fagu
• Matteo Frassineti
• Jaime Grondona
• Qusay Habib
• Xie He Xian
• Ádám Hrepka
• Lance Hurdle
• Oleksandr Hvozdyk
• Iyaz
• Petros Mhari
• Gary Miller
• Lydie Pages
• Marija Petrovikj
• Igor Prahić
• Gatis Smukulis

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on April 15th

Famous people died on April 15, 1987:

• Masatoshi Nakayama
• Press Maravich

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on April 15th

April 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 15, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
3. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
4. Prince - Sign O' The Times
5. Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue

April 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 15, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 15, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 15, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
2. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
3. Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me
4. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 15th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 15, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 15, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 15, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 15, 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 April 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 07:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on April 15, 1987

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Someone born on April 15, 1987 is:

38 years 1 month old,

or 457 months and 21 days old,

or 1990 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13931 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 15, 1987?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 15, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 15, 1987.

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