Thursday October 22, 1987
US date format: 10/22/1987, UK date format: 22/10/1987
It was Thursday, under the sign of Libra (see birth chart on October 22, 1987). 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.
Famous people born on this day include Park Ha-sun and Tiki Gelana.
In that special week of October people in US were listening to Bad by Michael Jackson.
In UK You Win Again by The Bee Gees was in the top 5 hits.
Cry Freedom, directed by Richard Attenborough, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while Love, Medicine & Miracles by Bernie S. Siegel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Finders Keepers.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing After Burner II or Ai Senshi Nicol.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of October 22, 1987?
Events
- Cabaret opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 262 performances
- Nobel prize for literature awarded to Joseph Brodsky
- The pilot of a British Aerospace BAE Harrier GR5 registered ZD325 accidentally ejects his aircraft. The jet continues to fly until it runs out of fuel and crashes into the Irish Sea.
- Champion English jockey Lester Piggott is jailed for three years after being convicted of tax evasion.
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Famous Birthday
- Park Ha-sun
- Tiki Gelana: Ethiopian runner.
- Alan Schaaf: Businessman.
Famous Deaths
- Lino Ventura: Italian-French film actor.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Cry Freedom
Directed by: Richard Attenborough
Starring: Denzel Washington, Kevin Kline, Josette Simon, Wabei Siyolwe
Less Than Zero
Directed by: Marek Kanievska
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Jami Gertz, Robert Downey Jr., James Spader
Country: United States of America
Deadly Prey
Directed by: David A. Prior
Starring: Cameron Mitchell, Troy Donahue, Ted Prior, Fritz Matthews
Russkies
Directed by: Rick Rosenthal
Starring: Whip Hubley, Joaquin Phoenix, Peter Billingsley, Stefan DeSalle
Hello Again
Directed by: Frank Perry
Starring: Shelley Long, Judith Ivey, Gabriel Byrne, Corbin Bernsen
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of October 22, 1987?
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Top #10 songs in the USA
Top #4 songs in the UK
- The Bee Gees - You Win Again
- MARRS - Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance)
- Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding - Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor)
- Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme
Top #10 R&B songs
- Michael Jackson - Bad
- Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun (The Romance Is Not Over)
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- The O'Jays - Lovin' You
- Ray Parker Jr. - I Don't Think That Man Should Sleep Alone
- Deja - You And Me Tonight
- Angela Winbush - Angel
- Stephanie Mills - (You're Puttin') A Rush On Me
- Bert Robinson - Heart Of Gold
- Donna Summer - Dinner With Gershwin
Top #1 Latin songs
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Finders Keepers
Directed by: Bryan Carberry
Anime san jushi
Directed by: Keiji Hayakawa
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Frank's Place
Written by: Hugh Wilson
Directed by: Helaine Head
Starring: Tim Reid, Robert Harper, Daphne Reid, Francesca P. Roberts
Country: United States of America
The Gemini Factor
Days to next October 22
If October 22, 1987 is your birthday you're 32 years, 11 months, 8 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 22 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 1987?
- LIFE: Gorbachev
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Greenhouse Effect -- Oct. 19, 1987
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9086
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Love, Medicine & Miracles
By: Bernie S. Siegel
Unconditional love is the most powerful stimulant of the immune system. The truth is: love heals. Miracles happen to exceptional patients every day - patients who have the courage to love, those who have the courage to work with their …
Patriot Games
By: Tom Clancy
From Tom Clancy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Ryan novels--including his latest blockbusters Command Authority and Threat Vector--comes a gripping story of the Ryan family under
Time Flies
By: Bill Cosby
WE'RE ALL GETTING OLDER,AND BILL COSBY KEEPS GETTING BETTERAmerica's best-loved humorist, media personality and bestselling author now brings his unique warmth, wisdom and wit to a subject common to all: aging.
Legacy
By: James A. Michener
In this sweeping novel inspired by the Iran-Contra affair, master storyteller James A. Michener conjures the triumphs and tragedies of one family and their dynamic role in the history of the
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Megami Tensei
After Burner II
Bubbler
Ai Senshi Nicol
Apache Strike
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 22, 1987?
On October 22, 1987 several famous people were born including, Park Ha-sun, Tiki Gelana, Alan Schaaf.
Which famous people died on October 22, 1987?
Famous people died on October 22, 1987 include, Lino Ventura.
What was the number one song in October 22, 1987?
The number one song in the week of October 22, 1987 was Bad by Michael Jackson in US and You Win Again by The Bee Gees in UK.
What were the top hits on October 22, 1987?
The top hits on October 22, 1987 were Bad by Michael Jackson, Causing A Commotion by Madonna, U Got The Look by Prince in US and You Win Again by The Bee Gees, Pump Up The Volume / Anitina (The First Time I See She Dance) by MARRS, Full Metal Jacket (I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor) by Abigail Mead & Nigel Goulding in UK.
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