Monday April 20, 1987: on this day

April 20, 1987 was the 110th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 20, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 1987, who was born and died on April 20, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin), movies (e.g. Hot Pursuit, directed by Steven Lisberger), TV series (e.g. Roxie) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1987?


April 20, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1987 can also be written as 4/20/1987 in the US and as 20/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1987:

  • Us deports karl linnas, charged with german war crimes, to ussr.
  • 91st boston marathon won by toshihiko seko of japan in 2:11:50.

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April 20, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 20, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

41%

The moon phase on April 20, 1987 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 02:22 am and setting at 12:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Who was born on April 20, 1987?


Famous people born on April 20, 1987:

  • Maria Sharapova

    Maria sharapova is a retired professional tennis player known for winning five grand slam titles and for her fierce competitive spirit.

  • Chealsey Johnson

    Talented gymnast who has won multiple championships.

  • Dawt Ralte

    Talented boxer with a successful career in the ring.

  • Meliana Novak

    Meliana Novak is a Slovenian professional basketball player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Xai Xia

    Xai Xia is a Chinese soccer player who has played for several professional teams in China.

  • Shekira Rao

    Shekira Rao is a blockchain developer who has worked on the implementation of decentralized applications.

  • John Patrick Amedori

    American actor.

  • Delvina Gonzalez

    Delvina Gonzalez is a blockchain developer who has worked on the implementation of decentralized applications and smart contracts.

  • Keyonda Wilson

    Keyonda Wilson is a UX designer who has worked on several award-winning technology projects.

  • Divante Jones

    Divante Jones is a former professional baseball player who played in the minor leagues.

  • Wellington Silva

    Wellington Silva is a respected literary critic known for his insightful analyses.

  • Anna Rossinelli

    Swiss singer-songwriter.

  • Michael Klauß

    German footballer.

  • Thorsten Kirschbaum

    German footballer.

  • John Amedori

    American actor.

  • Hayden Paddon
  • Praxis Rabemananjara
  • Angel Robinson
  • José de la Torre

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 36 years 11 months old,

or 443 months and 8 days old,

or 1927 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13492 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 1987.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1987?

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1987.

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April 20, 1987: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1987:

  • Antony Tudor

    American ballet theater: dancer/choreographer dies at 78.

  • Antonino Catalano
  • Giovanni Tarello
  • Alberto Helios Gagliardo
  • Gianni Mineo
  • Arturo Torres Carrasco
  • Nino Franchina

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1987:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1987:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1987:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
  2. - Don't Dream It's Over
  3. - Sign O' The Times
  4. - Looking For A New Love
  5. - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

April 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Isla Bonita
  2. - Let It Be
  3. - Respectable
  4. - Lean On Me
  5. - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 20, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Sign 'O' The Times
  2. - Don't Disturb This Groove
  3. - There's Nothing Better Than Love
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)

April 20, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 20, 1987 was En bancarrota by Braulio, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - En bancarrota
  2. - Es mi mujer
  3. - Macumba
  4. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  5. - De mi enamorate

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April 20, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hot Pursuit

Hot Pursuit

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Steven Lisberger

Starring: John Cusack, Robert Loggia, Jerry Stiller, Wendy Gazelle

Opera

Opera

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi

Country: Italy

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Quella villa in fondo al parco

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo

Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon

Country: Italy

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Eugene Marner

Starring: John Savage, Rebecca De Mornay, Yossi Graber, Michael Schneider

Rumpelstiltskin

Rumpelstiltskin

Release year: 1987

Directed by: David Irving

Starring: Amy Irving, Billy Barty, Clive Revill, Priscilla Pointer

April 20, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Roxie

Roxie

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Nick Frangione

Albert Schweitzer

Albert Schweitzer

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gavin Millar

Mr. President

Mr. President

Release year: 1987

Country: United States of America

April 20, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bolt by Dick Francis

Bolt

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Kit Fielding will stop the slaughter of racehorses. It's not an easy task when you consider that Kit Fielding is now the international arms dealer and his adoration for the woman he loves.

The Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy

The Thanatos Syndrome

By:

Thanatos Syndrome by Walker Percy. Ballantine Books, Inc.,1987

Boone by T. Boone Pickens Jr

Boone

By:

The first printing of the original edition. Neff B224. Pickens was Mesa Petroleum's CEO, and for a while a national figure in the corporate world.

Flight Of The Intruder by Stephen Coonts

Flight Of The Intruder

By:

FLIGHT OF THE INTRODER was a smash bestseller and spent more than six months on The New York Times Bestseller List. It became an instant classic.

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

By:

The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.

April 20, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aaargh!

Aaargh!

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple IIgs, Arcadia Systems, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Arcadia Systems, Melbourne House

500cc Grand Prix

500cc Grand Prix

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore C64/128, IBM PC (DOS)

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Microïds

Bubbler

Bubbler

Platform: ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC MSX Commodore 64 (cancelled)

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Ghost Hunters

Ghost Hunters

Platform: Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: Codemasters

Ai Senshi Nicol

Ai Senshi Nicol

Platform: Family Computer Disk System NES Mobile Phones

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1987?

On April 20, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1987?

On April 20, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1987?

On April 20, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

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What happened in 1987?

1987 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
  • International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
  • 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland

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What was the calendar for April 1987?

April 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how April 1987 calendar looked like.

Monday April 20, 1987