What happened on Tuesday August 18, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1987:

• Earl Campbell Retires from NFL Legendary Houston Oilers running back Earl Campbell announced his retirement from professional football on this date. Known for his powerful running style and exceptional athletic ability, Campbell was a pivotal figure in NFL history and would later be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
• Donald Harvey Sentenced for Multiple Murders Ohio healthcare worker Donald Harvey was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for the murder of 24 patients. Harvey, a serial killer who worked in healthcare settings, was convicted of systematically poisoning patients under his care, shocking the medical community and the public.
• Madonna Performs at Wembley Stadium Pop icon Madonna performed a concert at Wembley Stadium in London, showcasing her dynamic stage presence and featuring a memorable performance with a male dancer. This concert was part of her ongoing musical and cultural influence during the late 1980s.
• Philip Rush Sets English Channel Triple Crossing Record New Zealand long-distance swimmer Philip Rush achieved a remarkable feat by completing a triple crossing of the English Channel in a record time of 28 hours and 21 minutes. This extraordinary performance was ten hours faster than the previous record holder, demonstrating exceptional endurance and swimming prowess.

Events in 1987

August 18, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1987

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1987

August 18, 1987 was a Tuesday and it was the 230th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1987 can also be written as 8/18/1987 in the US and as 18/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1987:

• Joanna Jędrzejczyk

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• Toby Price

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1987:

• Dambudzo Marechera

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 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 18, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 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 18, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 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 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 05:23 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 18, 1987

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Someone born on August 18, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 25 days old,

or 1969 weeks

or 13783 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1987?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1987.

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