Thursday October 15, 1987: on this day

October 15, 1987 was the 288th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 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 October 15, 1987, who was born and died on October 15, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam), movies (e.g. Opera, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Anime San Jushi) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 1987?


October 15, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 288th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1987 can also be written as 10/15/1987 in the US and as 15/10/1987 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1987 in October 1987 calendar

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October 15, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1987:

  • Late nite comic opens at ritz theater nyc for 4 performances
  • 6th belgium government of martens falls
  • Coup in burkina faso, president sankara dies
  • Nfl players association orders an end to the 24-day strike.
  • The great storm of 1987 hits france and england.
  • October 16 ampndash great storm of 1987: hurricane-force winds hit much of south england, killing 23 people.
  • Black monday: stock market levels fall sharply on wall street and around the world.
  • U.s. warships destroy 2 iranian oil platforms in the persian gulf
  • Two commuter trains collide head-on on the outskirts of jakarta, indonesia 102 are killed.
  • Aero trasporti italiani flight 460 crashes near conca di crezzo, italy, killing all 37 people on board.
  • A coup d'état in burkina faso overthrows and kills then president thomas sankara.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:39 pm and setting at 03:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 07, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Nov 05, 1987.

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Who was born on October 15, 1987?


Famous people born on October 15, 1987:

  • Kaci Wicks

    Actress known for her roles in TV shows and films.

  • Barrington Hughes

    Barrington Hughes was a professional wrestler known for his impressive size and agility.

  • Aldin Šetkić

    Aldin Šetkić is a Bosnian professional tennis player who has competed in various international tournaments.

  • Ott Tänak

    Estonian race car driver.

  • Chantal Strand

    Canadian singer, actress and voice actor.

  • Jay Pharoah

    Actor.

  • Jesse Levine

    Canadian-american tennis player.

  • Yekaterina Lisina
  • Samy Amimour
  • Petra Granlund
  • Ariel Nahuelpán
  • Mizuho Sakaguchi
  • Scoop DeVille
  • Daniela Stanciu
  • Andrėj Bahdanovič
  • Serge Akakpo
  • Sergey Betov

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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


You are 36 years 6 months old,

or 438 months and 10 days old,

or 1906 weeks

or 13342 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 1987?

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 15, 1987:

  • Thomas Sankara

    Former President of Burkina Faso known for his progressive policies and anti-imperialist stance.

  • Dow Chemical

    Multinational chemical corporation founded by Herbert H. Dow.

  • Donald Wandrei

    American author and poet (b. 1908).

  • Friedrich Jürgenson
  • Thomas Andrew Donnellan
  • Pete Carpenter
  • Lois Zellner
  • Nik Novecento

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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


Holidays on October 15, 1987:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1987:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 12th and October 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lost In Emotion
  2. - U Got The Look
  3. - Carrie
  4. - Bad youtube
  5. - Causing A Commotion

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Win Again
  2. - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
  3. - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
  4. - Crockett's Theme
  5. - Bad youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Bad youtube
  2. - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
  3. - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
  4. - Don't You Want Me
  5. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 15, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 12th and October 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  3. - Que no se rompa la noche
  4. - No Se Murio El Amor
  5. - Fiesta En America

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

The most popular movies on October 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

Aenigma

Aenigma

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Lucio Fulci

Starring: Jared Martin, Lara Lamberti, Ulli Reinthaler, Sophie d'Aulan

Country: Italy

Big Bad Mama II

Big Bad Mama II

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Jim Wynorski

Starring: Angie Dickinson, Robert Culp, Danielle Brisebois, Julie McCullough

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

Kiss Daddy Goodnight

Kiss Daddy Goodnight

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Peter Ily Huemer

Starring: Uma Thurman, Paul Dillon, Paul Richards, Steve Buscemi

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Anime san jushi

Anime san jushi

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Worzel Gummidge Down Under

Release year: 1987

Frank's Place

Frank's Place

Release year: 1987

Written by:

Directed by: Helaine Head

Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts

Country: United States of America

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

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

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

Leaving Home by Garrison Keillor

Leaving Home

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The first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues features Keillor telling readers more about the people of Lake Wobegon Days as well as some new faces.

It'S All In The Playing by Shirley MacLaine

It'S All In The Playing

By:

This is the fifth volume of one of the most remarkable personal odysseys in the 20th century. Do not fall off the mountain, you can get there from here, out on a limb, dancing in the light

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved

By:

This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.

Weep No More, My Lady by Mary Higgins Clark

Weep No More, My Lady

By:

Weary and weary, Elizabeth Lange arrived at Cypress Point Spa, Pebble Beach, California. She is still grieving for her sister, a well-known actress who died in a car accident.

Hot Flashes by Barbara Raskin

Hot Flashes

By:

Hot Flashes by Raskin, Barbara

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

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

Exzisus

Exzisus

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: JP Taito; WW TAD

Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket

Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket

Platform: C64, C128

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Audiogenic

ATV Simulator

ATV Simulator

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC

Genre: Sports simulation

Publisher: Codemasters

Crazee Rider

Crazee Rider

Platform: Acorn Electron, 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

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1987?

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

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What is special about October 15th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

Find out more about October 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 October 1987?

October 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1987 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 15, 1987