What happened on Wednesday February 25, 1987?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1987:

• Supernova 1987A Observed Astronomers witnessed Supernova 1987A, the first supernova visible to the naked eye since 1604, providing an unprecedented opportunity to study stellar evolution and cosmic phenomena.
• Supreme Court Affirms Affirmative Action The United States Supreme Court narrowly upheld affirmative action policies with a 5-4 decision, reinforcing efforts to promote diversity and address historical inequalities in educational and professional opportunities.
• South Korea's First Direct Presidential Election In a landmark moment for South Korean democracy, the country held its first direct presidential election, marking a significant transition from previous authoritarian governance models.
• Royal Tombs of Sipan Discovered Peruvian archaeologist Walter Alva made a groundbreaking discovery of the royal tombs of Sipan, belonging to the ancient Moche culture, offering unprecedented insights into pre-Columbian civilization.
• The Beatles' First Compact Disc Release The Beatles made their debut on the compact disc format, releasing four iconic albums: 'Please Please Me', 'With The Beatles', 'A Hard Day's Night', and 'Beatles For Sale', marking a significant moment in music technology and distribution.
• Michael Jordan Sets Chicago Bulls Scoring Record Basketball legend Michael Jordan achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring 58 points in a single game for the Chicago Bulls, demonstrating his extraordinary athletic prowess and setting a new team record.
• LaMarr Hoyt Banned from Major League Baseball Professional baseball player LaMarr Hoyt was suspended from Major League Baseball for the entire 1987 season due to drug abuse, highlighting the league's growing stance against substance misuse.
• St. Kitts and Nevis Recognizes Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic The Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis officially recognized the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), a diplomatic gesture in the ongoing Western Sahara territorial dispute.

Events in 1987

February 25, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1987

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1987

February 25, 1987 was a Wednesday and it was the 56th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1987 can also be written as 2/25/1987 in the US and as 25/2/1987 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1987 in February 1987 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1987:

• Mevlüt Erding

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Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on February 25th

Famous people died on February 25, 1987:

• James Coco
• Edgar Nixon

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on February 25th

February 25, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 25, 1987 was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
2. Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
3. Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
4. Chicago - Will You Still Love Me?
5. The Jets - You Got It All

February 25, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 25, 1987 was I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
2. Ben E King - Stand By Me
3. Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
4. Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
5. Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman

February 25, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 25, 1987 was Have You Ever Loved Somebody by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week February 23rd and March 1st.

1. Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
2. Loose Ends - Slow Down
3. The Jets - You Got It All
4. Melba Moore - Falling
5. Donna Allen - Serious

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 25, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1987 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 February 25, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 04:09 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 25, 1987

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Someone born on February 25, 1987 is:

38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 19 days old,

or 1994 weeks

or 13958 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1987?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 25, 1987.

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