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December 15, 1987 was the 349th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 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 December 15, 1987, who was born and died on December 15, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Bad Taste, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 15, 1987?
- December 15, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 15, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 15, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 15, 1987?
- December 15, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 15, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 15, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 15, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 15, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 15, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 15, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 15, 1987?
What day of the week was December 15, 1987?
December 15, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 349th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 15, 1987 can also be written as 12/15/1987 in the US and as 15/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 15, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 15, 1987:
- Les miserables opens at shubert theatre, boston
December 15, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 15, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 15, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 15, 1987 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 01:29 am and setting at 01:18 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.
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Who was born on December 15, 1987?
Famous people born on December 15, 1987:
- Dnyla Torres
Olympic gold medalist swimmer.
- Lauriel Boebert
Lauriel Boebert is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Aily Boebert
Aily Boebert is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Candence Boebert
Candence Boebert is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Brandey Boebert
Brandey Boebert is an American politician who has served as the U.S.
- Aspen Grove
Aspen Grove is a talented snowboarder who has excelled in various competitions.
- Josh Norman
NFL cornerback known for his aggressive playing style.
- Mandy Jiroux
Youtube star.
- Thomas Baroukh
- Salvatore Purpura
- Lauren Boyle
- Ernesto Casañ
- Adam Danch
- Mikey Garcia
- Yōsuke Kashiwagi
- Arsène Menessou
- Vincent Duport
Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:
![Adam Brody]()
Adam BrodyAmerican actor.
![Stuart Townsend]()
Stuart TownsendMovie actor.
![Charlie Cox]()
Charlie CoxMovie actor.
![Michelle Dockery]()
Michelle DockeryBritish actress.
![Michael Shanks]()
Michael ShanksCanadian actor, screenwriter and director.
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Helen Slater]()
Helen SlaterTv actress.
![Geoff Stults]()
Geoff StultsAmerican producer and actor.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Julie Taymor]()
Julie TaymorAmerican filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.
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December 15, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 4 months old,
or 436 months and 3 days old,
or 1896 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13274 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 15, 1987?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 15, 1987.
December 15, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 15, 1987:
- Biddie Blackwell
Biddie Blackwell was a renowned biologist who specialized in the study of plant genetics and evolution.
- Buck Shelton
Legendary baseball player known for his powerful hitting and exceptional fielding skills.
- Ivo Lapenna
- Bohumil Říha
What famous deaths happened on December 15th?
Famous deaths on December 15th:
![Charles Laughton]()
Charles LaughtonCharles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...
![Joan Fontaine]()
Joan FontaineAmerican actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.
![Blake Edwards]()
Blake EdwardsAmerican screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).
![Glenn Miller]()
Glenn MillerAmerican trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Olga Zubarry]()
Olga ZubarryArgentinian actress (d. 2012).
![Chill Wills]()
Chill WillsSeagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).
![Jean Paige]()
Jean PaigeActress (captain blood and black beauty).
- Walt Disney
Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.
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December 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 15, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
December 15, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- T'Pau - China In Your Hand
- Rick Astley - When I Fall In Love
- The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
December 15, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 15, 1987 was I Want To Be Your Man by Roger, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love
December 15, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 15, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 15, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Feliciano - PONTE A CANTAR
December 15, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 15, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bad Taste
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett
Country: United States of America
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
Hell High
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Douglas Grossman
Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David DeCoteau
Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
December 15, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Just the Ten of Us
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
December 15, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 15, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Seven Stories Of Christmas Love
By: Leo Buscaglia
This holiday classic includes personal stories that are based on Christmas memories. Five stories were originally published in Woman's Day magazine. This began a tradition of publishing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story.
Heaven And Hell
By: John Jakes
The bestselling saga that has sold more than 5 million copies.The books that inspired the smash-hit television miniseries.Beautifully repackaged for the Dutton hardcover release of On Secret Service--John Jakes's long-awaited return
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
Rubber Legs And White Tail-Hairs
By: Patrick F. McManus
America's favourite outdoor humorist returns with a new collection of stories. He brings back old friends and takes readers to exotic locations outdoors.
Chronicle Of The 20Th Century
By: Clifton Daniel
It's like nothing before. Imagine being able sweep your eyes across the amazing riches and excitement of this century, as reported by the "News of the Day".
December 15, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 15, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Bad Street Brawler
HardBall!
Agent Orange
Captain Silver
Higemaru Makaijima
Who was the US President on December 15, 1987?
On December 15, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1987?
On December 15, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 15, 1987?
On December 15, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 15th?
December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of December. 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 December 15th, such as:
- 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
- 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
- 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.
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 December 1987?
December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
