What happened on Wednesday April 22, 1987?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1987:

• Supreme Court Ruling on Racial Bias in Criminal Justice On April 22, 1987, the U.S. Supreme Court made a controversial ruling that effectively acknowledged systemic racial disparities in criminal sentencing. The court rejected a Black defendant's appeal challenging racial inequality in death penalty cases, instead characterizing racial bias as an 'inevitable part of our criminal justice system'.
• Sri Lanka Air Force Attacks Tamil Rebels On April 22, 1987, the Sri Lankan Air Force conducted a military operation against Tamil rebel positions, resulting in hundreds of casualties. This attack was part of the ongoing Sri Lankan Civil War, a prolonged and violent conflict between the government and Tamil separatist groups.
• Mikel John Obi Birth Mikel John Obi, a prominent Nigerian professional footballer, was born on this date. He would later become a notable midfielder for Chelsea FC and the Nigerian national team.

Events in 1987

April 22, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1987

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1987

April 22, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 112th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1987 can also be written as 4/22/1987 in the US and as 22/4/1987 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1987 in April 1987 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1987:

• David Luiz

  David Luiz is a renowned Brazilian professional footballer who played for top clubs like Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, known for his...

• Mikel Obi

  John Obi Mikel is a Nigerian professional footballer who played a significant role for Chelsea FC and the Nigerian national team, known for...

• John Obi Mikel

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1987:

• Gioacchino Solinas

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over
3. Prince - Sign O' The Times
4. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
5. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

April 22, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1987 was La Isla Bonita by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
2. Ferry Aid - Let It Be
3. Mel & Kim - Respectable
4. Club Nouveau - Lean On Me
5. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight

April 22, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1987 was Sign 'O' The Times by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Prince - Sign 'O' The Times
2. The System - Don't Disturb This Groove
3. Luther Vandross with Gregory Hines - There's Nothing Better Than Love
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Gregory Abbott - I Got The Feelin' (It's Over)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1987 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 03:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1987 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1987

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Someone born on April 22, 1987 is:

38 years and 1 day old,

or 456 months and 1 day old,

or 1983 weeks

or 13881 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1987.

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