What happened on Saturday January 24, 1987?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1987:

• Civil Rights Demonstration in Forsyth County Approximately 20,000 protesters participated in a significant civil rights demonstration in Forsyth County, Georgia, United States, drawing attention to ongoing racial tensions and the struggle for equality in the late 1980s.
• Hostage Situation in Lebanon In Lebanon, four foreign nationals - Alann Steen, Jesse Turner, Robert Polhill, and Mitheleshwar Singh - were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen, highlighting the volatile political and security situation in the region during the Lebanese Civil War.

Events in 1987

January 24, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1987

Newspapers from Jan. 24, 1987

January 24, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 24th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1987 can also be written as 1/24/1987 in the US and as 24/1/1987 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1987 in January 1987 calendar

Famous people born on January 24, 1987:

• Luis Suárez

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• Davide Valsecchi

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1987:

• Tetsuji Murakami

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on January 24th

January 24, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1987 was At This Moment (Live) by Billy Vera, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Billy Vera - At This Moment (Live)
2. Robbie Nevil - C'est La Vie
3. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
4. Madonna - Open Your Heart
5. Janet Jackson - Control

January 24, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1987 was Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
2. Steve 'Silk' Hurley - Jack Your Body
3. Alison Moyet - Is This Love
4. The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
5. Elkie Brooks - No More The Fool

January 24, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1987 was Stop To Love by Luther Vandross, according to the music chart for the week January 19th and January 25th.

1. Luther Vandross - Stop To Love
2. Cameo - Candy
3. Aretha Franklin - Jimmy Lee
4. Janet Jackson - Control
5. Miki Howard - Come Share My Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1987 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 12:32 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1987

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Someone born on January 24, 1987 is:

38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 30 days old,

or 1995 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13969 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 24, 1987?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 24, 1987.

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