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see horoscope and birth chart for June 17, 1987What happened on Wednesday, June 17, 1987?
About June 17th, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 17, 1987, American journalist Charles Glass was abducted in West Beirut while traveling with Ali Osseiran, son of Lebanon's Defense Minister, and their driver. Glass was held hostage for 62 days before escaping on August 18, 1987.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1987 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Head To Toe by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam
- #1 UK song: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
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- June 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 17, 1987?
- Who was born on June 17, 1987?
- June 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 17, 1987?
- Back in 1987
June 17, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1987:
- ABC journalist Charles Glass kidnapped in Lebanon On June 17, 1987, American journalist Charles Glass was abducted in West Beirut while traveling with Ali Osseiran, son of Lebanon's Defense Minister, and their driver. Glass was held hostage for 62 days before escaping on August 18, 1987. source: washingtonpost.com
- Extinction of the dusky seaside sparrow confirmed The dusky seaside sparrow, a subspecies of the seaside sparrow, was declared extinct on June 17, 1987. This extinction was primarily due to habitat loss and environmental changes in its native Florida wetlands. Conservation efforts were unable to save the species, highlighting the impact of human activity on biodiversity. source: fws.gov
- Birth of Nozomi Tsuji Nozomi Tsuji, a Japanese singer and actress, was born on June 17, 1987. She gained fame as a member of the girl group Morning Musume and has had a successful career in entertainment. source: japantimes.co.jp
- Birth of Anžej Dežan Anžej Dežan, a Slovene singer, is born. He would later contribute to the music scene in Slovenia, representing the country's contemporary musical talent.
June 17, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 17, 1987?
June 17, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 168th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1987 can also be written as 6/17/1987 in the US and as 17/6/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 17, 1987?
Famous people born on June 17, 1987:
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June 17, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
June 17, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 15th and June 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1987 was Head To Toe by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Head To Toe
- Atlantic Starr - Always
- Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- Genesis - In Too Deep
- Herb Alpert - Diamonds
June 17, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1987 was I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- The Firm - Star Trekkin'
- Johnny Logan - Hold Me Now
- Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
June 17, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on June 17, 1987 was Diamonds by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 15th and June 21st.
- Herb Alpert - Diamonds
- Club Nouveau - Why You Treat Me So Bad
- The Whispers - Rock Steady
- Jody Watley - Still A Thrill
- Stephanie Mills - I Feel Good All Over
June 17, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 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 birthJune 17, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1987 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:39 am and setting at 01:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1987.
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Someone born on June 17, 1987 is:
39 years 1 month old,
or 469 months and 5 days old,
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or 14280 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1987?
There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 17, 1987.
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Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on June 17, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to June 17, 1987 includes ABC journalist Charles Glass kidnapped in Lebanon, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around June 17, 1987 included “Head To Toe” by Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of June 17, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
June 17, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kendrick Lamar, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make June 17, 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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