Friday May 15, 1987: on this day

May 15, 1987 was the 135th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 15, 1987, who was born and died on May 15, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. With Or Without You by U2), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 15th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1987?


May 15, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 135th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1987 can also be written as 5/15/1987 in the US and as 15/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1987:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 10:04 pm and setting at 07:55 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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Who was born on May 15, 1987?


Famous people born on May 15, 1987:

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • Jennylyn Mercado
    Jennylyn Mercado

    Singer-songwriter and actress from the philippines.

  • Elmin Mamadov

    Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Coner Murray

    British professional tennis player known for his skill on grass courts.

  • Saagar Kapur

    Renowned poet with a unique style of writing.

  • Ellakate DeBrabander

    Accomplished equestrian known for multiple championship wins in show jumping.

  • Kiira Dosdall

    American professional soccer player who has played for various clubs.

  • San Francisco

    San Francisco was a talented baseball player known for his powerful hitting.

  • Adriana Herrera

    Adriana Herrera is the founder of EpicHint, a healthcare technology company that provides training and staffing solutions for medical...

  • Zeta Kaplan

    Known for contributions to open-source software development.

  • Roxanne Shirazi

    Roxanne Shirazi is a talented software engineer with expertise in coding and development.

  • Leigh Griffiths

    Leigh Griffiths is a skilled software engineer with expertise in developing innovative technologies.

  • Ellie Flynn

    Ellie Flynn is an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker.

  • Fifi Smith

    Fifi Smith was an accomplished swimmer who set multiple records in freestyle and butterfly events.

  • Aldin Šljivo

    Co-founder of the startup GoTouchVR.

  • Ilya Volodarsky

    Co-founder of Segment and known for his work in data analytics.

  • Peregrine Collins

    Talented rugby player who excelled in the sport.

  • Finn Bjarnson

    Finn Bjarnson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a tech startup focused on sustainable energy solutions.

  • Mark Fayne

    American ice hockey player.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Katrin Cartlidge
    Katrin Cartlidge

    British actress known for her roles in films like 'Breaking the Waves'.

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


You are 36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 4 days old,

or 1922 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13458 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 15, 1987?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 15, 1987:

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Kalim

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Arel Durden

    Arel Durden was a renowned philosopher known for his contributions to existentialism.

  • John Baur

    Museum director, dies at 78.

  • John Bøhleng

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Evella Dickinson

    Evella Dickinson was an American poet known for her innovative use of form and her exploration of themes such as death, nature, and the...

  • Awesome Wells

    Renowned for abstract artistry.

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


Holidays on May 15, 1987:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1987:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 11th and May 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - With Or Without You
  2. - Looking For A New Love
  3. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now youtube
  2. - Can't Be With You Tonight
  3. - A Boy From Nowhere
  4. - La Isla Bonita
  5. - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always youtube
  2. - Just To See Her
  3. - Back And Forth
  4. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  5. - Happy

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

The number 1 Latin song on May 15, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 15, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 11th and May 17th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  3. - Es mi mujer
  4. - Castigame
  5. - Macumba

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

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

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

Summer Heat

Summer Heat

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Michie Gleason

Starring: Lori Singer, Anthony Edwards, Bruce Abbott, Kathy Bates

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, Jürgen Prochnow, Ronny Cox

Country: United States of America

Intervista

Intervista

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Sergio Rubini, Antonella Ponziani, Maurizio Mein, Paola Liguori

Country: Italy

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Roxie

Roxie

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Nick Frangione

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gavin Millar

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

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

This 'N That by Bette Davis with Michael Herskowitz

This 'N That

By:

This outspoken film star talks about her career, starting at Warner Bros. as a contract player. She met Ronald Reagan through his stroke, mastectomy and return to films.

No Deals, Mr. Bond by John Gardner

No Deals, Mr. Bond

By:

A Royal Navy nuclear submarine surfaces between the Danish island Bornholm, and the Baltic coast in East Germany.

Bolt by Dick Francis

Bolt

By:

Kit Fielding will stop the slaughter of racehorses. It's not an easy task when you consider that Kit Fielding is now the international arms dealer and his adoration for the woman he loves.

Boone by T. Boone Pickens Jr

Boone

By:

The first printing of the original edition. Neff B224. Pickens was Mesa Petroleum's CEO, and for a while a national figure in the corporate world.

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

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

Driller

Driller

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Incentive Software

APB

APB

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vehicular combat

Grand Prix Construction Set

Grand Prix Construction Set

Platform: BBC Micro

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Superior Software/Acornsoft

Firetrack

Firetrack

Platform: Acorn Electron[2] BBC Micro Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Electric Dreams Software[1] Superior/Acornsoft

Academy

Academy

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS

Genre: Action game, simulation

Publisher: CRL Group PLC

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1987?

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

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. 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 May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 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 May 1987?

May 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1987 calendar looked like.

Friday May 15, 1987