What happened on Monday July 20, 1987?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1987:

• UN Security Council Resolution 598 on Iran-Iraq War The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopts Resolution 598, which strongly condemns the ongoing Iran-Iraq War and demands an immediate cease-fire between the two nations. This resolution represents a significant diplomatic effort to halt the prolonged and devastating conflict that had been raging since 1980.
• International Special Olympics Day Established President Ronald Reagan signs Public Law 100-75, officially designating August 3rd as 'International Special Olympics Day'. This legislation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of athletes with intellectual disabilities, promoting inclusivity and awareness.
• Guns N' Roses Debut Album Release Guns N' Roses releases their groundbreaking debut album 'Appetite for Destruction', which would go on to become the best-selling debut album of all time, selling over 30 million copies worldwide. The album significantly impacts the rock music landscape of the late 1980s.
• Don Mattingly Ties Fielding Record New York Yankees first baseman Don Mattingly ties the major league fielding record for first base with 22 put-outs, matching a record originally set by Hal Chase in 1906. This achievement highlights Mattingly's exceptional defensive skills.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1987

Newspapers from Jul. 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.

July 20, 1987 in July 1987 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1987:

• Roza Gough

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Famous people died on July 20, 1987:

• Richard Egan

  Richard Egan was a prominent American business executive and diplomat who co-founded EMC Corporation and served as the US Ambassador to...

• Dmitrij Danilovič Leljušenko

Famous people who died in 1987

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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.

1. Heart - Alone
2. Bob Seger - Shakedown
3. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
4. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
5. George Michael - 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.

1. Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin
2. Bruce Willis - Under The Boardwalk
3. Madonna - Who's That Girl
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well

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 music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Alexander O'Neal - Fake
2. Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
3. The Isley Brothers - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
4. LL Cool J - I'm Bad
5. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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

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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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1987

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Someone born on July 20, 1987 is:

37 years 9 months old,

or 453 months and 24 days old,

or 1973 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13813 days old,

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

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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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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