Saturday May 16, 1987: on this day

May 16, 1987 was the 136th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 1987, who was born and died on May 16, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 1987?


May 16, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 136th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1987 can also be written as 5/16/1987 in the US and as 16/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1987:

  • Bobro 400, a barge carrying 3,200 tons of garbage, sets sail from new york, beginning an unsuccesful eight-week search for a dumping site.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 16, 1987
  • Rocker david crosby weds jan dance in la
  • Weird al yankovic performs live at 72nd national orange show
  • 113th preakness: chris mccarron aboard alysheba wins in 1:55.8.
  • The old san francisco mint museum opens to the public.

May 16, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on May 16, 1987 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 11:16 pm and setting at 09:08 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 16, 1987?


Famous people born on May 16, 1987:

  • Can Bonomo

    Turkish singer.

  • TJ Bell

    Tj bell is a guitarist known for his work in the rock band escape the fate.

  • Tom Onslow-Cole

    English race car driver.

  • Andy Murray

    Athlete.

  • Claudia Suárez
  • Robyn Decker
  • Cătălin Dedu
  • Carlos Fidalgo
  • Jordi Figueras
  • Marcio Lassiter
  • Khaled Al-Zylaeei
  • Denys Molčanov
  • Shunsuke Nagasaki
  • Artak Òseyan
  • Bernardo Sousa
  • Wu Peng
  • Jana Julie Schölermann
  • Victoria Mas
  • Afonso Carson

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

See more famous people and celebrities born on May 16th

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May 16, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 10 months old,

or 442 months and 3 days old,

or 1922 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13457 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1987?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1987.

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May 16, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1987:

  • Mino Doletti

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

  • Felcia Browne

    Notable author recognized for her contributions to literature.

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May 16, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 1987:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 1987:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 1987:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

May 16, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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 16, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Communion by Whitley Strieber

Communion

By:

This is the beginning of an extraordinary true-life adventure. One man shares his riveting story with people from "elsewhere".

Heiress by Janet Dailey

Heiress

By:

Two sisters, Heiress and Dean Lawson, meet at the funeral of their father, Dean Lawson.

Texasville by Larry McMurtry

Texasville

By:

Texasville sees Larry McMurtry return to Texasville, the Texas town and characters from his beloved book, The Last Picture Show.

Winter Hawk by Craig Thomas

Winter Hawk

By:

Softcover; Very Good; Dust Jacket-Very Good. Advanced reading copy, unread and fine shiny wrappers. Slipcase. Mitchell Gant, super pilot infiltrates Russia via helicopter to avoid a global crisis

Windmills Of The Gods by Sidney Sheldon

Windmills Of The Gods

By:

She is at the edge of East-West conflict, a beautiful, accomplished scholar who suddenly became our new ambassador to an Iron Curtain nation, a woman who is about.

May 16, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Exolon

Exolon

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Enterprise 128, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Hewson

Crystal Quest

Crystal Quest

Platform: Macintosh, Apple IIgs, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Palm, Game Boy, Amiga, iPhone OS

Publisher: Casady & Greene (Macintosh), Stainless Games (Xbox 360)

Accolade's Comics

Accolade's Comics

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Accolade

Basketball Challenge

Basketball Challenge

Platform: IBM micros and compatibles

Apache Strike

Apache Strike

Platform: Commodore 64 Apple Macintosh PC (MS-DOS)

Publisher: Silicon Beach Software Activision (C64)

history

Who was the US President on May 16, 1987?

On May 16, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1987?

On May 16, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 1987?

On May 16, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

history

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.

Saturday May 16, 1987