What happened on Thursday August 20, 1987?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1987:

• World Mosquito Day World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20th to raise awareness about the impact of mosquitoes on human health and to highlight global efforts to control and eliminate mosquito-borne diseases. The day commemorates the groundbreaking discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross in 1897, who scientifically proved that female mosquitoes are the primary vectors responsible for transmitting malaria, a critical breakthrough in understanding disease transmission.
• Sadbhavna Diwas (Harmony Day) Sadbhavna Diwas, or Harmony Day, is observed in India on August 20th annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India who served from 1984 to 1989. The day is dedicated to promoting communal harmony, peace, and national integration among India's diverse communities, emphasizing the importance of mutual understanding and respect across different social and cultural groups.
• Catalina Ponor Birth Catalina Ponor, a renowned Romanian gymnast, was born on August 20, 1987. She would later become a prominent figure in international gymnastics, representing Romania in multiple Olympic Games and winning several medals for her exceptional skills and performances.

Events in 1987

August 20, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1987

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 20, 1987 in August 1987 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1987:

• Cătălina Ponor

  Renowned Romanian gymnast with multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

• Manny Jacinto

  Canadian actor known for roles in TV series like 'The Good Place' and films.

• Kristina (singer)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1987:

• Winifred Bryson
• José María Bueno y Monreal
• Julián Gorkin
• Silvano Tosi

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on August 20th

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.

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 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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1987 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1987

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Someone born on August 20, 1987 is:

37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 23 days old,

or 1968 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13781 days old,

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

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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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