Tuesday July 21, 1987
US date format: 7/21/1987, UK date format: 21/7/1987
It was Tuesday, under the sign of Cancer (see birth chart on July 21, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Rich Froning Jr 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.
Stakeout, directed by John Badham, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while The Different Drum by M. Scott Peck was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching G-Force: Guardians of Space.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket or Dream Zone.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of July 21, 1987?
Holidays
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
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Events
- Kristi Addis, of Mississippi, crowned 5th Miss Teen USA
Famous Birthday
- Rich Froning Jr
- Shane Crump: Bassist.
- Peter Doocy: American journalist.
- Bilel Mohsni: French footballer.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Stakeout
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Madeleine Stowe, Aidan Quinn
Back to the Beach
Directed by: Lyndall Hobbs
Starring: Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley
Masters of the Universe
Directed by: Gary Goddard
Starring: Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, Meg Foster, Billy Barty
Country: United States of America
The Lost Boys
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Barnard Hughes
Country: United States of America
Love at Stake
Directed by: John Moffitt
Starring: Patrick Cassidy, Kelly Preston, Georgia Brown, Barbara Carrera
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of July 21, 1987?
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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
Top #5 songs in the UK
Top #10 R&B songs
- Alexander O'Neal - Fake
- Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
- The Isley Brothers - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
- LL Cool J - I'm Bad
- Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
- Stephanie Mills - I Feel Good All Over
- Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
- Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
- Tawatha - Thigh Ride
- Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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G-Force: Guardians of Space
Fridolin
Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Animal Crack-Ups
Summer Breeze
Days to next July 21
If July 21, 1987 is your birthday you're 33 years, 2 months, 4 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 9 months, 26 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in July 1987?
- LIFE: The Great Outdoors
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Liet. Col. Oliver North -- July 20, 1987
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9072
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Different Drum
By: M. Scott Peck
The popular lecturer and author of The Road Less Traveled challenges listeners to make the leap from individual growth and personal needs to the experience of true community and unconditional love.
The Timothy Files
By: Lawrence Sanders
Three novellas about private investigator Timothy Cone, whose business is other people’s business . . . and who believes that no crime should go unpunished Haldering & Co.,
Fine Things
By: Danielle Steel
Smart, likable, Bernie Fine was the wonder boy of Wolff's, New York's most glamorous department store. A senior VP moving up, he arrives in San Fransisco to open a West Coast store.
Presumed Innocent
By: Scott Turow
Hailed as the most suspenseful and compelling novel in decades, PRESUMED INNOCENT brings to life our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of all
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant of the immune system. The truth is: love heals. Miracles happen to exceptional patients every day - patients who have the courage to love, those who have the courage to work with their …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Graham Gooch's All Star Cricket
Dream Zone
Megami Tensei
Doremikko
Devilman
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