What happened on Friday May 22, 1987?

Here's what happened on May 22, 1987:

• Hashimpura Massacre The Hashimpura massacre occurs in Meerut, India, where members of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) extrajudicially killed Muslim civilians during communal tensions, representing a dark moment in Indian civil rights history.
• First Rugby World Cup The inaugural Rugby World Cup begins with a match between New Zealand and Italy at Eden Park in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in international rugby competition.
• Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour Completion Canadian athlete Rick Hansen concludes his groundbreaking 'Man in Motion' world tour at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium, having wheeled his wheelchair around the globe to raise awareness and funds for spinal cord research.
• Novak Djokovic Birth Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player who would become one of the most successful tennis players in history, is born in Belgrade, Serbia.
• Deadly Texas Tornado A devastating tornado strikes Texas, resulting in 30 fatalities and causing significant destruction across the affected region.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from May. 22, 1987

Newspapers from May. 22, 1987

May 22, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1987 can also be written as 5/22/1987 in the US and as 22/5/1987 in UK and Europe.

May 22, 1987 in May 1987 calendar

Famous people born on May 22, 1987:

• Novak Djokovic

  Novak Djokovic is a Serbian tennis legend who has dominated men's tennis, winning multiple Grand Slam titles and holding the world number...

• Hit-Bo Hit-Boy

  Hit-Boy is a renowned Grammy-winning music producer and rapper who has collaborated with top-tier artists in the hip-hop and R&B industry.

• Arturo Vidal

  Arturo Vidal is a prominent Chilean professional footballer known for his dynamic midfield play, exceptional work rate, and versatility.

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on May 22nd

Famous people died on May 22, 1987:

• Thornton Freeland

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on May 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1987 was With Or Without You by U2, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. U2 - With Or Without You
2. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love
3. Chris DeBurgh - The Lady In Red
4. Kim Wilde - You Keep Me Hangin' On
5. Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1987 was Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now by Starship, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Starship - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
2. Judy Boucher - Can't Be With You Tonight
3. Tom Jones - A Boy From Nowhere
4. Madonna - La Isla Bonita
5. Labi Siffre - (Something Inside) So Strong

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1987 was Always by Atlantic Starr, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Atlantic Starr - Always
2. Surface - Happy
3. Cameo - Back And Forth
4. Smokey Robinson - Just To See Her
5. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam - Head To Toe

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 22, 1987! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

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

Discover the Rabbit personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 04:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 13, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Jun 11, 1987.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1987

Your place in the Universe on May 22, 1987

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 22, 1987 is:

37 years 11 months old,

or 455 months and 22 days old,

or 1981 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13872 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.