What happened on Thursday January 15, 1987?

Here's what happened on January 15, 1987:

• Political Shift in Chinese Communist Party A significant political moment occurs in China as Hu Yaobang, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, is forced to resign amid growing public demonstrations demanding greater democratic reforms, signaling internal party tensions and emerging pro-democracy sentiments.
• Larry Bird Honored with Major Sports Awards Boston Celtics NBA forward Larry Bird receives prestigious recognition, being named Man of the Year by 'The Sporting News' and Athlete of the Year by 'Associated Press', highlighting his exceptional performance and impact in professional basketball during the 1986-1987 season.
• Police Shooting Controversy in Brixton A controversial legal case unfolds in Brixton, United Kingdom, where a police officer who accidentally shot and permanently paralyzed an innocent woman is ultimately cleared of all criminal charges, raising significant questions about police accountability and use of force.
• Jake Epstein: Canadian Actor Profile Jake Epstein, a Canadian actor, begins his professional career, later known for his work in television and theater.
• Michael Seater: Canadian Actor Profile Michael Seater, a Canadian actor, emerges in the entertainment industry, subsequently recognized for his contributions to television and film.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jan. 15, 1987

Newspapers from Jan. 15, 1987

January 15, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 15th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1987 can also be written as 1/15/1987 in the US and as 15/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

Famous people born on January 15, 1987:

• Johnny Braddock

  Johnny Braddock is a guitarist known for his musical talent and dynamic performance style.

• Kelly Kelly

  Kelly Kelly is a prominent American professional wrestler who gained significant popularity in WWE during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

• Jesus Luz

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on January 15th

Famous people died on January 15, 1987:

• Ray Bolger

  Famous American actor and dancer best known for his iconic role as the Scarecrow in 'The Wizard of Oz', a classic film that defined his...

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on January 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1987 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
2. Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
3. Duran Duran - Notorious
4. Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian
5. Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
2. Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Jack Your Body
3. Alison Moyet - Is This Love
4. The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
5. Elkie Brooks - No More The Fool

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 15, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week January 12th and January 18th.

1. Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
2. Janet Jackson - Control
3. Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
4. Kool & The Gang - Victory
5. Cameo - Candy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 15, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:18 pm and setting at 08:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 15, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on January 15, 1987

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Someone born on January 15, 1987 is:

38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 8 days old,

or 1996 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13978 days old,

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

There are 267 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 15th 2026.

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

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

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