What happened on Sunday February 22, 1987?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1987:

• Death of Andy Warhol Andy Warhol, the iconic American pop artist, filmmaker, and cultural provocateur, passed away on February 22, 1987, due to complications following gallbladder surgery. At the age of 58, Warhol left behind a transformative legacy in modern art, having revolutionized the visual art landscape with his bold, commercial-inspired works like the Campbell's Soup Cans and portraits of Marilyn Monroe.
• Bruno Marie-Rose Sets Indoor 200m World Record French athlete Bruno Marie-Rose achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new world record in the 200-meter indoor sprint, completing the distance in an impressive 20.36 seconds.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1987

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1987

February 22, 1987 was a Sunday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1987 can also be written as 2/22/1987 in the US and as 22/2/1987 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1987 in February 1987 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1987:

• Han Hyo-joo

  Prominent South Korean actress and model known for her roles in television dramas and films.

• Ekat Kiseleva

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1987:

• Andy Warhol

  A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products like Campbell's...

• David Susskind

  Renowned American television talk show host and producer who significantly influenced media discourse from the 1950s to 1980s, known for his...

• Glenway Wescott

  Prominent American writer and poet known for his literary contributions and significant role in LGBTQ+ literature.

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on February 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1987 was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
2. Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
3. Chicago - Will You Still Love Me?
4. Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
5. Samantha Fox - Touch Me (I Want Your Body)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Ben E King - Stand By Me
3. Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
4. Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
5. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1987 was Have You Ever Loved Somebody by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 16th and February 22nd.

1. Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
2. Melba Moore - Falling
3. Loose Ends - Slow Down
4. Club Nouveau - Situation #9
5. Lionel Richie - Ballerina Girl

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:29 am and setting at 12:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Mar 15, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1987

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Someone born on February 22, 1987 is:

38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 22 days old,

or 1994 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13961 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1987?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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

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

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