What happened on Thursday April 16, 1987?

About April 16th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: Playwright August Wilson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his groundbreaking play 'Fences', a powerful exploration of African American experience in the mid-20th century.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1987 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin
  • #1 UK song: La Isla Bonita by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Blind Dating directed by James Keach

More about April 16th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on April 16th, 1987.

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April 16, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1987:

  • August Wilson Wins Pulitzer Prize Playwright August Wilson was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his groundbreaking play 'Fences', a powerful exploration of African American experience in the mid-20th century.
  • Michael Jordan Scoring Milestone Michael Jordan becomes the second NBA player to score 3000 points in a season, further cementing his status as one of basketball's greatest players during the 1986-1987 NBA season.
  • Harvey Proctor Court Appearance British Conservative Member of Parliament Harvey Proctor appeared at Bow Street Magistrates' Court in central London, facing charges of gross indecency, which was part of a significant political and legal controversy of the era.
  • Anthony Tudor Passes Away Renowned dancer and choreographer Anthony Tudor of the American Ballet Theater died at age 78, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of dance and choreography.
  • Aaron Lennon Birth Aaron Lennon, a notable English football player, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent winger known for his speed and skill in the Premier League.

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April 16, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 1987?


April 16, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 106th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1987 can also be written as 4/16/1987 in the US and as 16/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

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Who was born on April 16, 1987?


Famous people born on April 16, 1987:

  • Samira Wiley

    American actress best known for her roles in 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'The Handmaid's Tale', winning critical acclaim for her...

  • Phoebe Fox
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  • Aaron Lennon
  • Julie Bonnevie-Svendsen
  • Dominic Calegari
  • Germán Chiaraviglio
  • Jack Cutmore-Scott
  • Jonathon Edwards
  • Martin Fenin
  • Richárd Guzmics
  • Habib Habibou
  • Kenny Hayes
  • Žora Hovhannisyan
  • Viesturs Lukševics
  • Jean-Baptiste Malet
  • Justin Olsen
  • Maksym Pustozvonov
  • Tomáš Šimkovič
  • Markus Suttner

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April 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 13th and April 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

  1. - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) youtube
  2. - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now youtube
  3. - Don't Dream It's Over youtube
  4. - Sign O' The Times youtube
  5. - Midnight Blue youtube

April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

  1. - La Isla Bonita youtube
  2. - Let It Be youtube
  3. - Respectable youtube
  4. - Lean On Me youtube
  5. - Can't Be With You Tonight youtube

April 16, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

  1. - Sign 'O' The Times
  2. - Don't Disturb This Groove youtube
  3. - Keep Your Eye On Me
  4. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  5. - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
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April 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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April 16, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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April 16, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 08:08 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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How old is someone born on April 16, 1987?


Someone born on April 16, 1987 is:

38 years and 7 days old,

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or 1983 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13887 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1987?

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