What happened on Friday November 20, 1987?

About November 20th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 20, 1987, the Angolan government and UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola) rebels signed the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, ostensibly bringing an end to 19 years of devastating civil conflict. Despite the diplomatic agreement, localized fighting would resume the following year, highlighting the fragility of the peace process and the deep-rooted tensions within the country.
  • Day of the week: November 20th, 1987 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Mony Mony Live by Billy Idol
  • #1 UK song: China In Your Hand by T'Pau
  • Popular movie: Moonstruck directed by Norman Jewison

More about November 20th, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on November 20th, 1987.

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November 20, 1987: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 1987:

  • Lusaka Protocol Signed in Angola On November 20, 1987, the Angolan government and UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola) rebels signed the Lusaka Protocol in Zambia, ostensibly bringing an end to 19 years of devastating civil conflict. Despite the diplomatic agreement, localized fighting would resume the following year, highlighting the fragility of the peace process and the deep-rooted tensions within the country.

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

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What day of the week was November 20, 1987?


November 20, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 324th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1987 can also be written as 11/20/1987 in the US and as 20/11/1987 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 20, 1987?


Famous people born on November 20, 1987:

  • Kaisleigh Johnson

    Highly skilled gymnast with multiple championship titles.

  • Zarra Velez

    Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts around the world.

  • Ceria Mega

    Accomplished swimmer who has broken multiple records in the sport.

  • Isaly Patel

    Isaly Patel is a former competitive swimmer who represented her country in international competitions.

  • Nimisha Patel

    Dedicated gymnast who captivated audiences with her performances.

  • Siyana Todorova

    Siyana Todorova is a Bulgarian basketball player who has played for several professional teams in her country.

  • Gina Stechert

    German alpine skier.

  • Kalissa Moore

    Kalissa Moore is a professional soccer player who has represented her country in numerous international tournaments.

  • Dayana Camacho

    Mexican journalist specializing in political analysis.

  • Arielle Johnson

    Known for her work in sustainable food systems.

  • Solana Ramić

    Solana Ramić is a celebrated poet recognized for her evocative and introspective verses.

  • Leya Robinson

    American poet acclaimed for her evocative verses.

  • Zachary Hartwig

    Chemist known for his research in organic synthesis.

  • Ben Hamer

    English footballer.

  • Mylène Lazare

    She was the french swimming champion and won an olympic bronze medal at 2012 olympics.

  • Amelia Rose Blaire

    American actress.

  • Andrew Driver

    English footballer.

  • Kou Lei

    Ukrainian table tennis player.

  • Nathan Lyon

    Australian cricketer.

  • Joëlle Numainville

    Canadian cyclist.

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


Famous people died on November 20, 1987:

  • Paolo Vigna
  • Osvaldo Mazzi

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November 20, 1987: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1987 was Mony Mony Live by Billy Idol, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

  1. - Mony Mony Live youtube
  2. - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life youtube
  3. - Heaven Is A Place On Earth youtube
  4. - I Think We're Alone Now youtube
  5. - Brilliant Disguise youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1987 was China In Your Hand by T'Pau, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

  1. - China In Your Hand youtube
  2. - Got My Mind Set On You youtube
  3. - Whenever You Need Somebody youtube
  4. - You Win Again youtube
  5. - Never Can Say Goodbye youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1987 was Angel by Angela Winbush, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

  1. - Angel
  2. - Don't Go
  3. - Skeletons
  4. - I Wonder Who She's Seeing Now
  5. - System of Survival
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November 20, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:09 am and setting at 04:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 05, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Dec 05, 1987.

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How old is someone born on November 20, 1987?


Someone born on November 20, 1987 is:

37 years and 24 days old,

or 444 months and 24 days old,

or 1934 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13539 days old,

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

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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