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see horoscope and birth chart for October 16, 1987What happened on Friday, October 16, 1987?
About October 16th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 16, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) declined by 108.35 points, or 4.6%, closing at 2,246.74. This marked the largest single-day point loss at that time, setting the stage for the more severe market downturn on October 19, 1987, known as Black Monday.
- Day of the week: October 16th, 1987 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
- #1 UK song: You Win Again by The Bee Gees
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- October 16, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 16, 1987?
- Who was born on October 16, 1987?
- October 16, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 16, 1987?
- Back in 1987
October 16, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1987:
- Dow Jones experiences significant drop on October 16, 1987 On October 16, 1987, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) declined by 108.35 points, or 4.6%, closing at 2,246.74. This marked the largest single-day point loss at that time, setting the stage for the more severe market downturn on October 19, 1987, known as Black Monday. source: washingtonpost.com
- Great Storm of 1987 devastates southern England The Great Storm of 1987 struck southern England on October 16-17, causing widespread damage and loss of life. Winds reached up to 100 mph, uprooting trees and damaging buildings, with an estimated 15 million trees felled. The storm resulted in 18 fatalities and significant disruption to transport and power supplies. source: bbc.com
- Jessica McClure rescued from Midland, Texas well after 58-hour ordeal On October 16, 1987, 18-month-old Jessica McClure, known as "Baby Jessica," was rescued from an abandoned well in Midland, Texas, after being trapped for 58 hours. The rescue captivated the nation, with live television coverage drawing millions of viewers. Despite the harrowing experience, Jessica survived with minor injuries and went on to lead a normal life. source: washingtonpost.com
- Record Trading Volume on NYSE The New York Stock Exchange experienced a record-breaking trading day with 338,500,000 shares traded, signaling significant market volatility and investor activity.
- Mike Tyson Retains Heavyweight Title Defending champion Mike Tyson defeated Tyrell Biggs via technical knockout (TKO) in the 7th round at the Atlantic City Convention Center, successfully retaining his unified heavyweight boxing title.
October 16, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from October 1987
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What day of the week was October 16, 1987?
October 16, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 289th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1987 can also be written as 10/16/1987 in the US and as 16/10/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 16, 1987?
Famous people born on October 16, 1987:
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Seungho (singer)
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October 16, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 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 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1987 was Lost In Emotion by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Prince - U Got The Look
- Europe - Carrie
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Madonna - Causing A Commotion
October 16, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1987 was You Win Again by The Bee Gees, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
- Michael Jackson - Bad
October 16, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 12th and October 18th.
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- Ray Parker Jr. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone
October 16, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.
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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 16, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 16, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1987 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 12:42 am and setting at 04:09 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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Someone born on October 16, 1987 is:
38 years 9 months old,
or 465 months and 19 days old,
or 2024 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14172 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1987?
There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 16th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 16, 1987.
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Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on October 16, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to October 16, 1987 includes Dow Jones experiences significant drop on October 16, 1987, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around October 16, 1987 included “Lost In Emotion” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of October 16, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
October 16, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Seungho (singer), making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make October 16, 1987 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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