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US date format: 9/21/1987, UK date format: 21/9/1987
The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Virgo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on September 21, 1987).
Famous birthdays on this day include Ryan Guzman and Clara Alonso.
The number one song in US was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston. Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley was #1 song in the UK.
The Last Emperor, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, was one of the most viewed movie released in 1987 while Life And Death In Shanghai by Nien Cheng was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Anime san jushi. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Blazer or China Warrior.
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.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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September 21, 1987 Events
What happened on September 21, 1987?
Historical Events
- 3 Belgian minesweepers depart to Persians Gulf
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September 21, 1987 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on September 21, 1987?
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Movie Actor.
Model.
American football player.
Paraguayan footballer.
Brazilian footballer.
American basketball player.
Other September 21st famous birthdays
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American prolific writer and...
Canadian novelist and...
Reality Star.
![Kareena Kapoor]()
Movie Actress.
How old am I?
If September 21, 1987 is your birthday you are 35 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on September 21.
September 21, 1987 Famous Deaths
Who died on September 21, 1987?
Actress (Porgy & Bess, Conrack, Being...
Other September 21st famous deaths
American athlete (Born 1959).
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American writer, the most prosperous...
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German-American director producer and...
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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The Last Emperor
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bernardo Bertolucci
Starring: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying
Country: United States of America
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi
Country: Italy
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
Forever Evil
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Roger Evans
Starring: Red Mitchell, Tracey Huffman, Charles L. Trotter, Kent T. Johnson
Housekeeping
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Bill Forsyth
Starring: Christine Lahti, Sara Walker, Andrea Burchill, Anne Pitoniak
Music charts
What was the number one song on September 21, 1987? Which were the top hits on September 21, 1987?
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Top #5 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
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout
- Cliff Richard - Some People
- The Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield - What Have I Done To Deserve This
Top #5 R&B songs
- LL Cool J - I Need Love
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Lost In Emotion
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Whitney Houston - Didn't We Almost Have It All
- Anita Baker - No One In The World
Top #5 Latin songs
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
- Nelson Ned - Me Pase De La Cuenta
Sport Games on September 21, 1987
NFL
American Football- New England Patriots - New York Jets : 24 - 43
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Anime san jushi
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Release year: 1987
Frank's Place
Release year: 1987
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Release year: 1987
Sea Hunt
Release year: 1987
Written by: James Buxbaum
Starring: Lloyd Bridges
Country: United States of America
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in September 1987?
- LIFE: Prince Charles
- Time: Inset: Pope John Paul II
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9082
- RollingStone: Michael Jackson
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Life And Death In Shanghai
By: Nien Cheng
This is a first-hand account from China of China's cultural revolution. Red Guards placed Nien Cheng under house arrest. He was an anglophile who fluently spoke English and worked for Shell in Shanghai.
Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
The immune system's strongest stimulant is unconditional love. Love heals. Every day, miracles occur to extraordinary patients - those who love and have the courage of working with their doctors to help them recover.
The Haunted Mesa
By: Louis L'Amour
They were called the Anasazi by the Navajo, which means "ancient enemy" and their abandoned cities haunt the plateaus and canyons of the Southwest.
Sarum
By: Edward Rutherfurd
SARUM, a masterpiece of epic proportions, is a novel that charts the turbulent history of English literature.
Postcards From The Edge
By: Carrie Fisher
The bestselling Hollywood novel by the wise author of Wishful Drinking and Shockaholic was made into a movie with Meryl Streep and Shirley MacLaine.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Blazer
China Warrior
Batty
Black Tiger
Battle of Britain
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 21, 1987?
On September 21, 1987 several famous people were born including, Ryan Guzman, Clara Alonso, Jimmy Clausen.
Which famous people died on September 21, 1987?
Famous people died on September 21, 1987 include, Ruth Attaway, Jaco Pastorius, Jaco Pastorius (35).
What was the number one song in September 21, 1987?
The number one song in the week of September 21, 1987 was Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston in US and Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley in UK.
What were the top hits on September 21, 1987?
The top hits on September 21, 1987 were Didn't We Almost Have It All by Whitney Houston, Here I Go Again by Whitesnake, I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson in US and Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) by MARRS, Wipeout by The Fat Boys & The Beach Boys in UK.
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