Monday July 20, 1987: on this day

July 20, 1987 was the 201st day of the year 1987, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.

Is July 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 July 20, 1987, who was born and died on July 20, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. Alone by Heart), movies (e.g. Masters of the Universe, directed by Gary Goddard), 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 July 20th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 20, 1987?


July 20, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 201st day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1987 can also be written as 7/20/1987 in the US and as 20/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

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July 20, 1987: What happened on that day?


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July 20, 1987: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 05:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.

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Who was born on July 20, 1987?


Famous people born on July 20, 1987:

  • Saga Backstrom

    Renowned cyclist who broke records and inspired many with her dedication to the sport.

  • Graceland Zhang

    Investigative journalist known for in-depth reporting on environmental issues.

  • Nial McGinn

    Professional footballer who plays for Aberdeen and the Northern Ireland national team.

  • Dimitri Bascou

    French sprinter specializing in the 110 meters hurdles.

  • Cailin Loesch

    Cailin Loesch is a talented painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Arista Wong

    Author of best-selling novels exploring themes of identity and culture.

  • Annabel Fenwick Elliott

    Travel journalist and writer specializing in luxury travel and lifestyle.

  • Trip Lee

    Trip Lee is a well-known Christian rapper.

  • Nicola Benedetti

    Scottish classical violinist.

  • Schae Thompson

    Schae Thompson is a former professional golfer who played on the LPGA Tour.

  • Kōsuke Kujirai

    Japanese singer and actor.

  • Roza Gough
  • Miki Itō
  • Nick Poloniato
  • Shun Imamura
  • Ramon Gittens
  • Célio Santos
  • Aarón Fernández

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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


You are 36 years 7 months old,

or 439 months and 28 days old,

or 1913 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13392 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 20, 1987?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 20, 1987:

  • Richard Egan

    American actor, whose looks earned him the title of hollywood’s most eligible batchelor in 1950s.

  • Bruno Panonzini
  • Alexander Wood
  • Giuseppe Armosino
  • Dmitrij Danilovič Leljušenko

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

  • Amarien Delacroix

    Famous for vibrant and expressive artworks.

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


Holidays on July 20, 1987:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1987:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

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


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1987 was Alone by Heart, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

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

  1. - Alone youtube
  2. - Shakedown youtube
  3. - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For youtube
  4. - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
  5. - I Want Your Sex

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

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

  1. - It's A Sin
  2. - Under The Boardwalk
  3. - Who's That Girl youtube
  4. - Always youtube
  5. - Wishing Well youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

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

  1. - Fake
  2. - Show Me The Way
  3. - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
  4. - I'm Bad
  5. - The Pleasure Principle

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

The number 1 Latin song on July 20, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

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

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

  1. - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
  2. - El pecado
  3. - Hasta Que Te Conoci
  4. - Tu carcel
  5. - En bancarrota

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

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

Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Gary Goddard

Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty

Country: United States of America

Stakeout

Stakeout

Release year: 1987

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn

Back to the Beach

Back to the Beach

Release year: 1987

Directed by: Lyndall Hobbs

Starring: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley

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

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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

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

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

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.

Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

Dirk Gently'S Holistic Detective Agency

By:

A wildly imaginative novel by Douglas Adams, the legendary author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (a science fiction novel that is beloved by millions), comes in trade paperback

The Fatal Shore by Robert Hughes

The Fatal Shore

By:

History of Australia's birth is a story about the brutality and suffering of England's notorious convict transport system.

The Haunted Mesa by Louis L'Amour

The Haunted Mesa

By:

They were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, which means "ancient enemy" and their abandoned cities haunt the plateaus and canyons of the Southwest.

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

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

Head Over Heels

Head Over Heels

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Amiga, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game, Puzzle game, Arcade adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

Death or Glory

Death or Glory

Platform: Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Publisher: CRL Group

Heavy Barrel

Heavy Barrel

Platform: Arcade, Apple II, NES, MS-DOS

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Data East

Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients

Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients

Platform: Apple II, PC DOS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape

1943: The Battle of Midway

1943: The Battle of Midway

Platform: Arcade game, NES, PC Engine, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PlayStation , Sega Saturn, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Vertical scrolling shooter

Publisher: Capcom

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Who was the US President on July 20, 1987?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1987?

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

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What is special about July 20th?

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

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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 July 1987?

July 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Monday July 20, 1987