Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1987What happened on Friday, August 21, 1987?
About August 21st, 1987, in brief:
- Historical events: Guns N' Roses released their debut album, 'Appetite for Destruction', on August 21, 1987. The album featured hits like 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Sweet Child o' Mine', and it became one of the best-selling albums of all time, significantly impacting the rock music scene. Its raw sound and rebellious themes resonated with a generation, establishing the band as a major force in the music industry.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1987 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Who's That Girl by Madonna
- #1 UK song: La Bamba by Los Lobos
- Popular movie: The Untouchables directed by Brian De Palma
More about August 21st, 1987? See below for more news and curiosities on August 21st, 1987.
A meaningful gift for someone born on August 21, 1987
Turn 1987 into a personalized nostalgia gift
The personalized 1987 nostalgia year poster is a beautifully researched snapshot of the books, songs and movies that shaped 1987.
- Best-selling books from 1987
- Popular songs from 1987
- Popular movies from 1987
$9.90 · Personalized digital poster delivered instantly by email
Create a 1987 year posterWant the exact date instead? Create a August 21, 1987 poster
See our satisfaction and refund policy.
Real poster exampleTable of contents
- August 21, 1987: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1987?
- Who was born on August 21, 1987?
- August 21, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1987?
- Back in 1987
August 21, 1987: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1987:
- Guns N' Roses release debut album 'Appetite for Destruction' Guns N' Roses released their debut album, 'Appetite for Destruction', on August 21, 1987. The album featured hits like 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Sweet Child o' Mine', and it became one of the best-selling albums of all time, significantly impacting the rock music scene. Its raw sound and rebellious themes resonated with a generation, establishing the band as a major force in the music industry. source: rollingstone.com
- Marine Sgt. Clayton Lonetree convicted of espionage On August 21, 1987, Marine Sergeant Clayton Lonetree was convicted of espionage and 12 related charges for providing classified information to the Soviet KGB while serving as a guard at the U.S. embassies in Moscow and Vienna. He was the first Marine court-martialed for espionage, facing a potential life sentence. source: washingtonpost.com
- 14th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races held at Laguna Seca Raceway The 14th Annual Monterey Historic Automobile Races took place from August 21 to 23, 1987, at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. This event showcased vintage automobiles from the mid-1900s to the mid-1970s, featuring high-quality machines and competitive racing. Spectators enjoyed races, demonstrations, and parades, with opportunities to inspect cars in the open paddock area and interact with owners and drivers. source: thefreelibrary.com
- US Billboard Number 1 Song Madonna's 'Who's That Girl' topped the US music charts on this date, reflecting her significant pop culture influence during the late 1980s.
- Harness Racing Mile Record "Mack Lobell" set a remarkable harness racing trotting mile record with an impressive time of 1:52, demonstrating exceptional speed and skill in the standardbred racing world.
- UK Number 1 Song Los Lobos' 'La Bamba' reached the top of the UK music charts, showcasing the international appeal of the rock and Latin music fusion.
- Kim Kibum Birth Kim Kibum, a Korean singer and member of the popular K-pop group Super Junior, was born on this date.
August 21, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1987
Looking for other vintage memories?Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was August 21, 1987?
August 21, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1987 can also be written as 8/21/1987 in the US and as 21/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1987?
Famous people born on August 21, 1987:
![Kim Kibum]()
Kim KibumKim Kibum, known professionally as Key, is a prominent member of the popular K-pop boy band Super Junior and a multi-talented entertainer in...
![Sana Khan]()
Sana KhanSana Khan is an Indian film actress who has worked primarily in Bollywood movies.
![Kelsey Mulrooney]()
Kelsey Mulrooney![J.D. Martinez]()
J.D. Martinez
August 21, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
August 21, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1987 was Who's That Girl by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
August 21, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
August 21, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
- Levert - Casanova
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Georgio - Tina Cherry
August 21, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 21, 1987! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
August 21, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1987 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:59 am and setting at 07:13 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1987
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 21, 1987?
Someone born on August 21, 1987 is:
38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 15 days old,
or 2032 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14229 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1987?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1987.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
This day in 30 sec.
Back in 1987
Why 1987 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 21, 1987, a 1987 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 21, 1987 includes Guns N' Roses release debut album 'Appetite for Destruction', giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 21, 1987 included “Who's That Girl” by Madonna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 21, 1987 included The Untouchables, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 21, 1987 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Kim Kibum, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make August 21, 1987 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1987, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to August 21, 1987.
The 1987 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to August 21, 1987.
Explore the fuller story in our 1987 history guide, or see the 1987 poster gift page. You can also compare ideas in our birth-year poster guide.
Make 1987 part of their celebration
A personalized digital nostalgia gift, ready to order for someone connected to August 21, 1987.
