What happened on Monday August 17, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1987:

• Muhammad Ali Inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame Muhammad Ali, one of the most iconic and influential boxers in history, was elected to Ring magazine's Boxing Hall of Fame, recognizing his extraordinary athletic achievements and global cultural impact.
• Rudolf Hess Dies in Spandau Prison Rudolf Hess, a prominent Nazi Party leader and former deputy to Adolf Hitler, was found dead in his cell at Spandau Prison in Berlin, Germany. At 93 years old, he was believed to have committed suicide by hanging himself with an electrical cord. Hess was the last remaining prisoner at the complex, having served 46 years for his role in the Nazi regime. In 1941, he had controversially flown to England in an attempt to negotiate peace with Winston Churchill, a mission that ultimately failed.
• Charles Glass Escapes Hezbollah Captivity ABC News' chief Middle East correspondent Charles Glass dramatically escaped from his Hezbollah kidnappers in Beirut, Lebanon, after 62 days in captivity, highlighting the dangerous conditions for journalists in the region during this tumultuous period.
• Dow Jones Industrial Average Milestone The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 2,700 points for the first time, reaching 2,700.57, signaling continued growth and confidence in the U.S. stock market during the late 1980s.
• Order of the Garter Opens to Women The historic Order of the Garter, Britain's oldest and most prestigious royal order of chivalry, was opened to women for the first time, marking a significant step towards gender equality in traditional British institutions.
• Paul Molitor's Hit Streak Record Paul Molitor achieved the longest hitting streak of the 1980s, extending his record to 32 consecutive games, demonstrating exceptional batting consistency and skill.

Events in 1987

August 17, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1987

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1987

August 17, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 229th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1987 can also be written as 8/17/1987 in the US and as 17/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1987:

• Kemp Muhl

  Singer-songwriter and guitarist known for being a member of The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, an indie rock band co-founded with musician...

• Matthew Shultz

  Lead singer of the alternative rock band Cage the Elephant, known for their energetic performances and hit songs like 'Ain't No Rest for the...

• Artus (comedian)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1987:

• Carlos Drummond de Andrade

  Renowned Brazilian poet who is considered a pivotal figure in 20th-century Brazilian literature, known for his modernist style and profound...

• Rudolph Hess

  Nazi official who served as Adolf Hitler's Deputy Führer in the Nazi Party.

• Gary Chester

  Italian drummer and educator (b. 1924).

• Shaike Ophir

  Israeli actor and screenwriter (b. 1929).

• Clarence Brown

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Madonna - Who's That Girl
2. Los Lobos - La Bamba
3. Suzanne Vega - Luka
4. Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
5. George Michael - I Want Your Sex

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Los Lobos - La Bamba
2. Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
3. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
4. Spagna - Call Me

August 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Levert - Casanova
2. Natalie Cole - Jump Start
3. Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
4. Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
5. Georgio - Tina Cherry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1987

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Someone born on August 17, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 27 days old,

or 1969 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13785 days old,

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There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1987.

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