Thursday August 20, 1987: on this day

August 20, 1987 was the 232nd day of the year 1987, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 20, 1987, who was born and died on August 20, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Who's That Girl by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Dead, directed by John Huston), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 20, 1987?


August 20, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1987 can also be written as 8/20/1987 in the US and as 20/8/1987 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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.

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

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


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The moon phase on August 20, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:00 am and setting at 06:43 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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Who was born on August 20, 1987?


Famous people born on August 20, 1987:

  • Temisha Bonner

    Professional basketball player who has excelled in the sport.

  • Catalena Ponor

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.

  • Sido Jombati

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Egon Kaur

    Estonian race car driver.

  • Stefan Aigner

    German footballer.

  • Vedran Janjetović

    Croatian-australian footballer.

  • Manny Jacinto

    Canadian actor.

  • Gunther

    Austrian wrestler.

  • Cătălina Ponor

    Romanian gymnast.

  • Dulce Candy

    Youtube star.

  • Jack Friels

    Australian actor, musician (guitarist, lead vocalist), the child of two well-known actors, colin friels and judy davis.

  • Kristína

    Slovak singer and pianist.

  • Roy Krishna

    Fijian footballer.

  • Kristina (singer)
  • Leanid Karnienka
  • Justyna Kasprzycka
  • Lucky Cannon
  • Virginia De Martin Topranin

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 9 days old,

or 1910 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13371 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 20, 1987?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 20, 1987:

  • Winifred Bryson
  • José María Bueno y Monreal
  • Julián Gorkin
  • Silvano Tosi
  • Walenty Kłyszejko
  • Bruno Rovesti
  • Jerzy Chromik
  • Fernando Oria de Rueda y Fontán

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

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

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


Holidays on August 20, 1987:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Who's That Girl youtube
  2. - La Bamba youtube
  3. - Luka
  4. - Don't Mean Nothing
  5. - I Want Your Sex

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - La Bamba youtube
  2. - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
  3. - Never Gonna Give You Up youtube
  4. - Call Me

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The R&B music chart on August 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Casanova
  2. - Jump Start
  3. - One Heartbeat
  4. - Love Is A House
  5. - Tina Cherry

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

The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 1987 was Ahora Te Puedes Marchar by Luis Miguel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

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

The Latin music chart on August 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
  2. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  3. - El pecado
  4. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  5. - Tu carcel

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

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

The Dead

The Dead

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany

The Last of England

The Last of England

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Derek Jarman

Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur

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

Firehouse

Firehouse

Release year: 1987

Directed by: J. Christian Ingvordsen

Starring: Gianna Palminteri, Martha Peterson, Renee Raiford, Gideon Fountain

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

G-Force: Guardians of Space

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Release year: 1987

Fridolin

Fridolin

Release year: 1987

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

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

Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel

Love, Medicine & Miracles

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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.

Fine Things by Danielle Steel

Fine Things

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Bernie Fine, smart and likable, was New York's most famous department store, Wolff's. He is a senior vice president who moves up to San Fransisco in order to open a West Coast location.

Communion by Whitley Strieber

Communion

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This is the beginning of an extraordinary true-life adventure. One man shares his riveting story with people from "elsewhere".

Cultural Literacy by E. D. Hirsch Jr

Cultural Literacy

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Hirsch makes the argument that American children are not being taught the fundamental knowledge necessary to be able to function in modern society.

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

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

Andy Capp: The Game

Andy Capp: The Game

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure

HardBall!

HardBall!

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari 8-bit family, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, Macintosh, MSX, Sega Genesis, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Traditional baseball simulation

Publisher: Accolade

Battlefield Germany

Battlefield Germany

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Personal Software Services

Baseball The Season II

Baseball The Season II

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Cinematronics

Dynamite Bowl

Dynamite Bowl

Platform: MSX Family Computer NEC PC-8801

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Toshiba-EMI

history

Who was the US President on August 20, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1987?

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

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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 August 1987?

August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1987 calendar looked like.

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