Monday 21 September 1987
It was Monday, under the sign of Virgo. The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Shayley Bourget and Clara Alonso.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston.
In UK Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley was in the top 5 hits.
The Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Star Trek: The Next Generation.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station or Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1987 or at September 21 across the years.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 21 September 1987 ?
Holidays:
- Mabon - Neopagan festival of Mabon
- International Day of Peace of the United Nations, as propagated by Peace One Day
- In ancient Greece, the eighth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries, when the secret rites in the Telesterion finish and the feast, Pannychis, begins.
- Philippines - Thanksgiving Day
- Independence Day in Malta (1964), Belize (1981) & Armenia (1991)
- Also see September 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Matthew the Evangelist
Famous Birthdays:
- Shayley Bourget: Metal Singer.
- Clara Alonso: Model.
- Ryan Guzman: Movie Actor.
- Jimmy Clausen: American football player.
- Marcelo Estigarribia: Paraguayan footballer.
- Murilo Maccari: Brazilian footballer
- Ashley Paris: American basketball player.
- Courtney Paris: American basketball player.
- Michał Pazdan: Polish footballer
Famous Deaths:
- Ruth Attaway: Actress (Porgy & Bess, Conrack, Being There).
Facts:
- 3 Belgian minesweepers depart to Persians Gulf
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of September 1987 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
- Michael Jackson - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- ABC - When Smokey Sings
- Europe - Carrie
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Grateful Dead - Touch Of Grey
- Prince - U Got The Look
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1987?
- Time: Inset: Pope John Paul II
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9082
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: America for Sale -- Sep. 14, 1987
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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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
E.O.S.: Earth Orbit Station
F-1 Spirit: The Way To Formula-1
Emerald Mine
Indiana Jones in Revenge of the Ancients
