What happened on Sunday April 19, 1987?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1987:

• The Simpsons Debut The Simpsons first appeared as a series of shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show, marking the beginning of what would become a groundbreaking animated sitcom.
• Soviet Nuclear Test The Soviet Union conducted an underground nuclear test during the late Cold War period, contributing to ongoing global nuclear tensions.
• Maxwell D. Taylor Dies Maxwell D. Taylor, a distinguished American general and diplomat who played significant roles during the Cold War and Vietnam War, passed away at 86.
• Maria Sharapova Birth Maria Sharapova, a renowned Russian professional tennis player, was born. She would later become a Grand Slam champion and one of the most recognizable athletes globally.
• Heroic Skydiver Rescue Gregory Robertson performed an extraordinary 200-mph free fall to save an unconscious skydiver, demonstrating remarkable courage and skill.
• Milt Kahl Passes Away Legendary Disney animator Milt Kahl died of cancer. He was a pivotal figure in animation, contributing to 22 short films and 24 feature films during his career at Walt Disney Company.
• Last Wild Condor Captured The last wild California condor was captured on a wildlife reserve, marking a critical moment in conservation efforts for this endangered species.
• Joe Hart Birth Joe Hart, a prominent English footballer, was born. He would later become a notable goalkeeper for Manchester City and the England national team.
• Women's Downhill Ski Speed Record Jacqueline Blanc set a remarkable women's downhill ski speed record, reaching an impressive 124.902 mph.
• Hugh Brannum Passes Away Hugh Brannum, an American actor known for his work in children's entertainment, died at the age of 77.

Events in 1987

April 19, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1987

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1987

April 19, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 109th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1987 can also be written as 4/19/1987 in the US and as 19/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1987:

• Maria Sharapova

  Renowned Russian tennis player who was the first Russian to win all four Grand Slam tournaments, winning the French Open twice in 2012 and...

• Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

  British model and actress known for her work with Victoria's Secret and her prominent role in the Transformers film series.

• Daniel Schuhmacher

  German singer who won the sixth season of 'Deutschland sucht den Superstar', the German version of the 'Pop Idol' talent show.

• Joe Hart

  English professional footballer, primarily known as a goalkeeper who played for top-tier clubs and the national team.

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1987:

• Antony Tudor
• Milt Kahl
• Maxwell Taylor
• Salvatore Argento

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on April 19th

April 19, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 19, 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.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
3. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
4. Prince - Sign O' The Times
5. Lou Gramm - Midnight Blue

April 19, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 19, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 19, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 19, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
2. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
3. Herb Alpert - Keep Your Eye On Me
4. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
5. Aretha Franklin & George Michael - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th 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 19, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1987 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 19, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 11:20 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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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1987

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Someone born on April 19, 1987 is:

38 years and 4 days old,

or 456 months and 4 days old,

or 1983 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1987?

There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 19, 1987.

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