What happened on Monday June 22, 1987?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1987:

• Death of Fred Astaire Iconic American actor and dancer Fred Astaire passed away at Century City Hospital in Los Angeles at age 88. A legendary performer who revolutionized dance in film, Astaire was renowned for his extraordinary grace, style, and numerous classic Hollywood musical performances.
• Tom Seaver Retires from Baseball Tom Seaver, legendary Major League Baseball pitcher, officially retired after his third attempt with the New York Mets. Seaver was a Hall of Fame player known for his exceptional pitching skills and significant contributions to baseball.
• Johannesburg Video Arcade Bombing A tragic terrorist bombing occurred in a video-game arcade in Johannesburg, resulting in the death of an unborn child and injuries to 10 people. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions and violence in South Africa during the late apartheid era.
• Death of John Harold Hewitt John Harold Hewitt, a prominent Northern Irish poet and significant literary figure, passed away. Born in 1907, Hewitt was known for his contributions to Ulster poetry and his exploration of regional identity through literature.
• Joseph Dempsie Joseph Dempsie, a British actor, was noted on this date. Later known for roles in television series like 'Skins' and 'Game of Thrones', Dempsie was beginning his acting career in 1987.
• Melanie Banville Melanie Banville, a Canadian gymnast, was noted on this date. While specific achievements are not detailed, her mention suggests potential athletic involvement.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1987

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1987

June 22, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 173rd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1987 can also be written as 6/22/1987 in the US and as 22/6/1987 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1987 in June 1987 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1987:

• Joe Dempsie

  English actor known for his roles in television series like 'Skins' and 'Game of Thrones'.

• Lee Min-ho

  Prominent South Korean actor famous for leading roles in popular Korean dramas like 'Boys Over Flowers' and 'The Heirs'.

• Lara Bingle

  Australian model and media personality known for fashion work and advertising campaigns.

• Khalid Sebil Lashkari
• Marcelo Leite Pereira
• Lisa Lois
• Nikola Matas
• Oh Yeon-seo
• Aleksander Perka
• Brimah Razak
• Nikita Rukavytsya
• Ernest Seka
• Corey Wootton
• Delone Carter
• Naoyuki Fujita
• Danny Green
• Kōnstantinos Kaznaferīs
• Lukáš Kubáň

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1987:

• Fred Astaire

  Fred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.

• Raymond Ruyer

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1987 was I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
2. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Head To Toe
3. Genesis - In Too Deep
4. Heart - Alone
5. Atlantic Starr - Always

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1987 was I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
2. The Firm - Star Trekkin'
3. Johnny Logan - Hold Me Now
4. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
5. George Michael - I Want Your Sex

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 1987 was Diamonds by Herb Alpert, according to the music chart for the week June 22nd and June 28th.

1. Herb Alpert - Diamonds
2. Club Nouveau - Why You Treat Me So Bad
3. Jody Watley - Still A Thrill
4. Stephanie Mills - I Feel Good All Over
5. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:35 am and setting at 06:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jul 11, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1987

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Someone born on June 22, 1987 is:

37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 21 days old,

or 1977 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13840 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

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

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