Saturday August 15, 1987: on this day

August 15, 1987 was the 227th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1987, who was born and died on August 15, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1987?


August 15, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 227th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1987 can also be written as 8/15/1987 in the US and as 15/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

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August 15, 1987: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 15, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 02:26 pm.

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 15, 1987?


Famous people born on August 15, 1987:

  • Qiara Torres

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer.

  • Deyonte Parker

    Talented actor who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Timea Ferenczi

    Timea Ferenczi is a Hungarian handball player who has played for the Hungarian national team and won several domestic and international...

  • Ryan D'Imperio

    American football player.

  • Sean McAllister

    English footballer.

  • Michel Kreder

    Dutch cyclist.

  • British Septuplets

    Seven british septuplets were born to a mother who was taking fertility drugs.

  • Tim Tebow

    Athlete.

  • Fellipe Mello
  • Manōlīs Papasterianos
  • C.J. Spiller
  • Xətai Bağırov
  • Petar Vukčević
  • Mikkel Vendelbo
  • Ricardo Bueno
  • Daniel Ericsson
  • Vladimir Gal'čenko
  • Deolinda Gimo
  • Rudina Hajdari

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 4 days old,

or 1909 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13366 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1987?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

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

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

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August 15, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1987:

  • Konstantin Aleksandrov
  • Benny Michaux
  • Ubaldo Ragona
  • Louis Scutenaire

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

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August 15, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1987:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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:

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1987 was Jam Tonight by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 10th and August 16th.

August 15, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 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:

  1. - Jam Tonight
  2. - Casanova
  3. - Jump Start
  4. - One Heartbeat
  5. - The Pleasure Principle

August 15, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 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 15, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 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:

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  4. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  5. - Tu carcel

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August 15, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hamburger Hill

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

Boyfriends and Girlfriends

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Éric Rohmer

Starring: Emmanuelle Chaulet, Sophie Renoir, Anne-Laure Meury, Eric Viellard

End of the Line

End of the Line

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Jay Russell

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Bob Balaban, Barbara Barrie, Michael Beach

Opera

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

Blindside

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Paul Lynch

Starring: Harvey Keitel, Lori Hallier, Lolita Davidovich, Michael Rudder

August 15, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

August 15, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

First Born by Doris Mortman

First Born

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It spans twenty turbulent years and has moved from Paris high-fashion to headquarters of luxury hotel conglomerate.

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

By:

The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

Patriot Games by Tom Clancy

Patriot Games

By:

Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Ryan author. This book includes his most recent blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector and a riveting story about the Ryan family.

Disaster by L. Ron Hubbard

Disaster

By:

Global warming . . The energy crisis was reversed.

The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince Of Tides

By:

PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.

August 15, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line

Platform: MSX MSX2 Super Famicom Game Boy Color Mobile phone Wii Android iOS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Enix

Falsion

Falsion

Platform: Famicom Disk System

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Konami

Emerald Mine

Emerald Mine

Genre: Scrolling tile-based puzzle game

Publisher: Kingsoft

Artelius

Artelius

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Nihon Bussan

Pac-Mania

Pac-Mania

Platform: Acorn Archimedes, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MSX2, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Master System, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, X68000, ZX Spectrum, Zeebo, Game Boy Advance, Microsoft

Genre: Maze

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Atari Games; NA Tengen; EU Domark; EU Grandslam

history

Who was the US President on August 15, 1987?

On August 15, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1987?

On August 15, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1987?

On August 15, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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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.

Discover how August 1987 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 15, 1987