Tuesday 21 July 1987
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Cancer. The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Shane Crump and Peter Doocy.
In that special week of July people in US were listening to Alone by Heart.
In UK It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, directed by Sidney J. Furie, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while Misery by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Steel Riders.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing APB or China Warrior.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1987 or at July 21 across the years.
Old Newspapers
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story
Network 7
After Dark
Foreign Bodies
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 21 July 1987 ?
Holidays:
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
- Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
- Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
- Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
- Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
Famous Birthdays:
- Shane Crump: Bassist.
- Peter Doocy: American journalist.
- Bilel Mohsni: French footballer.
- Jesús Zavala: Mexican footballer.
Facts:
- Kristi Addis, of Mississippi, crowned 5th Miss Teen USA
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 1987 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Heart - Alone
- Bob Seger - Shakedown
- U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
- George Michael - I Want Your Sex
- Gloria Estefan - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You
- Crowded House - Something So Strong
- T'Pau - Heart And Soul
- The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
- Expose - Point Of No Return
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1987?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Liet. Col. Oliver North -- July 20, 1987
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9072
- Time: Front and Center' Inset:, Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork by Diana Walker
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Red Storm Rising
Tom Clancy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Ryan novels--including his latest blockbusters Command Authority and Threat Vector--delivers an electrifying tale of international conflict.Using
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A Taste For Death
When the quiet Little Vestry of St. Matthew's Church becomes the blood-soaked scene of a double murder, Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh faces an intriguing conundrum: How did an upper-crust Minister come to lie, slit throat to slit throat, next ...
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