What happened on Friday July 24, 1987?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1987:

• US Supertanker SS Bridgeton Mine Collision During the Iran-Iraq War, the US supertanker SS Bridgeton collided with mines laid by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf, sustaining significant damage with a 43-square-meter dent in its hull. This incident highlighted the dangerous maritime conditions during the conflict.
• Hulda Crooks Becomes Oldest Mt. Fuji Climber Hulda Crooks, an inspirational 91-year-old mountaineer, successfully climbed Mount Fuji, setting a remarkable world record as the oldest person to summit Japan's highest and most iconic peak. Her achievement challenged perceptions about age and physical limitations.
• IBM PC DOS Version 3.3 Release IBM released PC DOS Version 3.3, an updated version of its operating system that provided improved functionality and compatibility for personal computers, contributing to the ongoing development of personal computing technology.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1987

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1987

July 24, 1987 was a Friday and it was the 205th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1987 can also be written as 7/24/1987 in the US and as 24/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1987 in July 1987 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1987:

• Cafu

  Legendary Brazilian footballer considered one of the best right-backs in football history.

• Mara Wilson

  American actress known for her childhood roles in films like 'Mrs.

• Vasilij Artem'ev
• Matt Asiata
• Ergül Avcı
• Paul Emile Biyaga
• Carmen Boza
• Khalil Chemmam
• Reza Ghasemi
• Solomon Grimes
• Cristino Gómez
• Thomas Hinum
• Carlijn Jans
• Fredrik Lindström
• Cyriaque Louvion
• Víctor Malcorra
• Mao Biao
• Ivan Prelec
• Zack Sabre Jr.
• Veronika Staber

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1987 was Alone by Heart, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Heart - Alone
2. Bob Seger - Shakedown
3. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
4. Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
5. George Michael - I Want Your Sex

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin
2. Bruce Willis - Under The Boardwalk
3. Madonna - Who's That Girl
4. Atlantic Starr - Always
5. Terence Trent D'Arby - Wishing Well

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Alexander O'Neal - Fake
2. Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
3. The Isley Brothers - Smooth Sailin' Tonight
4. LL Cool J - I'm Bad
5. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 08:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 11, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Aug 09, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 1987

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Someone born on July 24, 1987 is:

37 years 9 months old,

or 453 months and 20 days old,

or 1972 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13809 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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