What happened on Wednesday September 16, 1987?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1987:

• Montreal Protocol Signing The Montreal Protocol was signed by international representatives, marking a landmark global agreement to protect the Earth's ozone layer from harmful chemical depletion. This treaty aimed to phase out the production of substances like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) that were damaging the stratospheric ozone.
• Soviet Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development and testing program during the late Cold War period.
• NASA Space Vehicle Launch NASA launched space vehicle S-209 as part of its ongoing space exploration and research missions. This launch contributed to the agency's scientific and technological advancements in space exploration.
• Death of Howard Moss Howard Moss, a prominent American poet, dramatist, and literary critic who significantly contributed to 20th-century American literature, passed away. As a long-standing poetry editor of The New Yorker magazine, Moss played a crucial role in shaping contemporary poetry.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1987

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1987

September 16, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 259th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1987 can also be written as 9/16/1987 in the US and as 16/9/1987 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1987 in September 1987 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1987:

• Anthony Padilla

  American internet personality, comedian, and co-founder of popular YouTube comedy brand Smosh.

• Daren Kagasoff

  American actor known for his roles in television series, particularly in teen drama genres.

• Laura Dundovic

  Australian model and actress who has worked in various media and entertainment platforms.

• Christina Schmidt
• Sarah Hay

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1987:

• Christopher Soames

  Prominent British diplomat and politician who served as Governor of Southern Rhodesia and held several significant diplomatic positions...

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
2. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
3. Los Lobos - La Bamba
4. Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
5. ABC - When Smokey Sings

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1987 was Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
2. MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
3. The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
4. Cliff Richard - Some People
5. The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week September 14th and September 20th.

1. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
2. LL Cool J - I Need Love
3. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
4. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
5. Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 16, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 11:51 pm and setting at 04:44 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1987

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Someone born on September 16, 1987 is:

37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 28 days old,

or 1965 weeks

or 13755 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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