What happened on Sunday, May 17, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1987:

• USS Stark missile attack by Iraq On May 17, 1987, the USS Stark, a U.S. Navy frigate, was struck by two Exocet missiles fired by an Iraqi fighter jet during the Iran-Iraq War. The attack resulted in the deaths of 37 crew members and significant damage to the ship. This incident raised tensions in the Gulf region and highlighted the risks faced by U.S. naval forces in the area. source: nytimes.com
• First Rugby World Cup begins in New Zealand and Australia The inaugural Rugby World Cup kicked off on May 17, 1987, co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia. This landmark event featured 16 teams competing for the title, with New Zealand ultimately winning the tournament. The Rugby World Cup has since become one of the premier events in international rugby. source: bbc.com
• Death of economist Gunnar Myrdal Gunnar Myrdal, a Swedish economist and Nobel laureate, died on May 17, 1987, at the age of 88. source: washingtonpost.com
• Ayako Okamoto Wins Golf Tournament Japanese professional golfer Ayako Okamoto secured victory at the LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Golf Classic, highlighting her skill in professional women's golf.
• Stardust Musical Closes The musical Stardust concluded its run at the Biltmore Theater in New York City after 102 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

Events in 1987

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

LIFE magazines from May 1987

Newspapers from May. 17, 1987

May 17, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 137th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1987 can also be written as 5/17/1987 in the US and as 17/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1987:

• Edvald Boasson Hagen
• Florian Scheiber
• Ėdhar Aljachnovič
• Ott Lepland
• Torben Joneleit
• Ulrike Gräßler
• Romy Bär
• Tibor Heffler
• Aleandro Rosi
• Miloš Stojković
• Miljana Musović
• Cash Wheeler
• Avery Warley
• Tyler Plante
• Darrin Dorsey
• Ersan Gülüm
• Eisner Loboa
• Jefferson Duque
• Víctor Bernat

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1987:

• Gunnar Myrdal

  Nobel prize winner in economics and sociology from sweden (d. 1987).

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. U2 - With Or Without You
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Atlantic Starr - Always
2. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
3. Cameo - Back And Forth
4. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Surface - Happy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:17 am and setting at 10:26 am.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on May 17, 1987

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Someone born on May 17, 1987 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 22 days old,

or 2046 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1987?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 17th 2027.

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

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

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