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Sunday December 20, 1987: on this day
December 20, 1987 was the 354th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is December 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 December 20, 1987, who was born and died on December 20, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Faith by George Michael), movies (e.g. Bad Taste, directed by Peter Jackson), TV series (e.g. Finders Keepers) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 20, 1987?
- December 20, 1987: What happened on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 20, 1987?
- December 20, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 20, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 20, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on December 20, 1987?
What day of the week was December 20, 1987?
December 20, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 354th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1987 can also be written as 12/20/1987 in the US and as 20/12/1987 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1987:
- Nuts with barbra striesand premieres
- Dona paz ferry sinks after crash with oil tanker vector, 4386 die
- Nancy lopez / miller barber wins lpga mazda golf championship
- 76th davis cup: sweden beats india in gothenburg (5-0).
- History's worst peacetime sea disaster, when the passenger ferry dona paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker vector 1 in the tablas strait in the philippines, killing an estimated 4,000 people (1,749 official).
- In the worst peacetime sea disaster, the passenger ferry doña paz sinks after colliding with the oil tanker mt in the tablas strait of the philippines, killing an estimated 4,000 people (1,749 official).
December 20, 1987: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Cleveland Browns - Los Angeles Raiders : 24 - 17
- Indianapolis Colts - San Diego Chargers : 20 - 7
- Minnesota Vikings - Detroit Lions : 17 - 14
- New England Patriots - Buffalo Bills : 13 - 7
- New Orleans Saints - Cincinnati Bengals : 41 - 24
December 20, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 20, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 20, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:28 am and setting at 05:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jan 04, 1988.
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Who was born on December 20, 1987?
Famous people born on December 20, 1987:
- Malcolm Jenkins
NFL safety known for his leadership both on and off the field.
- Addy Jones
Seasoned correspondent reporting from conflict zones around the world.
- Yutaka Otsuka
Japanese baseball player.
- Tariel Zintiridis
Greek martial artist.
- Ronan Farrow
Journalist.
- Taliana Vargas
- Michihiro Yasuda
- Isalbet Juarez
- Parvathy Omanakuttan
- Revson Cordeiro dos Santos
- Nikola Dragović
- Emmanuel Ekpo
- Triyatno
- Christian Muomaife
- Matteo Busato
- Ilean Almaguer
Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:
![Jaydy Michel]()
Jaydy MichelMexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.
![Jonah Hill]()
Jonah HillAmerican actor known for his roles in comedy films.
![Bob Morley]()
Bob MorleyActor.
![Alain de Botton]()
Alain de BottonSwiss-english philosopher, author.
![Jenny Agutter]()
Jenny AgutterBritish actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.
![Nicole de Boer]()
Nicole de BoerCanadian actress.
![David Cook]()
David CookAmerican singer, winner on american idol.
![John Hillerman]()
John HillermanAmerican actor, stage and film.
![Audrey Totter]()
Audrey TotterJoliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).
![George Roy Hill]()
George Roy HillAmerican film director (born in 1922).
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December 20, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 3 months old,
or 435 months and 27 days old,
or 1895 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13267 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 20, 1987?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1987.
December 20, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1987:
- Leisel Reimann
German expressionist painter known for her vibrant works.
What famous deaths happened on December 20th?
Famous deaths on December 20th:
![Brittany Murphy]()
Brittany MurphyBrittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.
![Carl Sagan]()
Carl SaganAmerican astrophysicist and exobiologist.
![John Steinbeck]()
John SteinbeckAmerican writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
![Arnold Stang]()
Arnold StangAmerican singer and actor (d. 2009).
![Madge Sinclair]()
Madge SinclairKingston, jamaica -- actress.
![Helene Heigh]()
Helene HeighActress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.
- Mervil Meyer
Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.
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December 20, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 20, 1987:
- R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
- Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.
Observances on December 20, 1987:
- International Human Solidarity Day
December 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 14th and December 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1987 was Faith by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 20, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
- George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
December 20, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1987 was Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 20, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind
- T'Pau - China In Your Hand
- Rick Astley - When I Fall In Love
- The Pogues featuring Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale Of New York
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
December 20, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1987 was I Want To Be Your Man by Roger, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 20, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Earth, Wind & Fire - System of Survival
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love
December 20, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 20, 1987 was Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS by Jose Luis Rodriguez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 14th and December 20th.
December 20, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 20, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 14th and December 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Roberto Carlos - Negra
- Jose Jose - SOY ASI
- Jose Feliciano - PONTE A CANTAR
December 20, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 20, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Bad Taste
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Peter Jackson
Starring: Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett
Country: United States of America
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
Hell High
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Douglas Grossman
Starring: Maureen Mooney, Christopher Stryker, Christopher Cousins, Millie Prezioso
Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama
Release year: 1987
Directed by: David DeCoteau
Starring: Andras Jones, Linnea Quigley, Robin Stille, Hal Havins
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
December 20, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Finders Keepers
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Just the Ten of Us
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
The Munsters Today
Release year: 1987
Country: United States of America
December 20, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 20, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cat Who Came For Christmas
By: Cleveland Amory
It was the night before Christmas, when a white-bedraggled feline entered the home and heart of Cleveland Amory. It is a friendly takeover, that's an understatement.
Leaving Home
By: Garrison Keillor
The first collection of Lake Wobegon monologues features Keillor telling readers more about the people of Lake Wobegon Days as well as some new faces.
The Tommyknockers
By: Stephen King
Stephen King, master storyteller, presents the terrifying #1 New York Times Bestseller about a frightening otherworldly discovery that has devastating effects on a small-town.
Beloved
By: Toni Morrison
This spellbinding novel, which stares unflinchingly into slavery's abyss, transforms history into a powerful story like Exodus and intimate as a lullaby.
Legacy
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener, a master storyteller, creates a sweeping novel that is inspired by the Iran Contra affair. He depicts the triumphs and tragedies one family experiences and their role in the history and culture of the United States.
December 20, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 20, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crossroads
Feud
E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station
Fantasy Zone: The Maze
Hades Nebula
Who was the US President on December 20, 1987?
On December 20, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1987?
On December 20, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 20, 1987?
On December 20, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 20th?
December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:
- 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
- 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
- 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).
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 December 1987?
December 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
