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see horoscope and birth chart for April 17, 1987What happened on Friday, April 17, 1987?
About April 17th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 17, 1987, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of a series of 24 nuclear tests conducted by the Soviet Union in 1987, following the resumption of testing after an 18-month moratorium. The Semipalatinsk Test Site, also known as "The Polygon," was the primary venue for Soviet nuclear tests from 1949 to 1991.
- Day of the week: April 17th, 1987 was a Friday
- 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: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- April 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 17, 1987?
- Who was born on April 17, 1987?
- April 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- April 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- April 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 17, 1987?
- Back in 1987
April 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 17, 1987:
- Soviet Union conducts nuclear test in Kazakhstan on April 17, 1987 On April 17, 1987, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of a series of 24 nuclear tests conducted by the Soviet Union in 1987, following the resumption of testing after an 18-month moratorium. The Semipalatinsk Test Site, also known as "The Polygon," was the primary venue for Soviet nuclear tests from 1949 to 1991. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Julius Erving becomes third NBA player to score 30,000 points On April 17, 1987, Julius Erving became the third player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points. In his final regular-season home game with the Philadelphia 76ers, Erving scored 38 points in a 115-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers, achieving the milestone with a fadeaway jumper in the third quarter. source: washingtonpost.com
- Dick Shawn dies on stage during performance On April 17, 1987, comedian and actor Dick Shawn collapsed on stage during a performance at the University of California, San Diego. Initially, the audience mistook his collapse for part of his act, but it was later determined that he had suffered a fatal heart attack. He was 63 years old at the time of his death.
- Richard Wilbur Named US Poet Laureate Richard Wilbur was officially appointed as the United States Poet Laureate, recognizing his significant contributions to American poetry and literature.
- Carlton Barrett Murdered Carlton 'Carly' Barrett, a renowned Jamaican reggae drummer who played with The Upsetters and Bob Marley & Wailers, was tragically murdered at the age of 36.
- Cecil Harmsworth King Dies Cecil Harmsworth King, the influential Irish-British media proprietor who owned Mirror Group Newspapers, passed away at the age of 86.
- Cornelius Van Til Passes Away Cornelius Van Til, a prominent Dutch philosopher and Christian apologist known for his influential work in theological and philosophical circles, died at 91.
- Willie Donnell Smith Dies Willie Donnell Smith, an American fashion designer, passed away from pneumonia at the young age of 39.
April 17, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from April 1987
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What day of the week was April 17, 1987?
April 17, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 107th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 17, 1987 can also be written as 4/17/1987 in the US and as 17/4/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 17, 1987?
Famous people born on April 17, 1987:
![Jacqueline MacInnes Wood]()
Jacqueline MacInnes WoodJacqueline MacInnes Wood is a Canadian actress best known for her long-running role as Steffy Forrester in the popular daytime soap opera...
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Mehdi Benatia
April 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 17, 1987:
![Dick Shawn]()
Dick ShawnAmerican comedian and actor known for his role in 'The Producers', who famously died on stage from a heart attack during a performance at...
![Cornelius Van Til]()
Cornelius Van TilChristian philosopher and theologian known for his work in presuppositional apologetics.
![Cecil Harmsworth King]()
Cecil Harmsworth KingEnglish publisher (b. 1901).
April 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 17, 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 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 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.
- Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
- Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
- Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
- Prince - Sign O' The Times
- Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue
April 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
- Madonna - La Isla Bonita
- Ferry Aid - Let It Be
- Mel & Kim - Respectable
- Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
- Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
April 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.
- Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
- The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
- Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me
- Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
- Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
April 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.
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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 17, 1987 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 09:02 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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Someone born on April 17, 1987 is:
39 years 3 months old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1987?
There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1987.
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