What happened on Saturday July 25, 1987?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1987:

• Brundtland Commission Report Published The World Commission on Environment and Development, also known as the Brundtland Commission, released its landmark report 'Our Common Future'. This report was pivotal in introducing the concept of sustainable development and highlighting the interconnection between environmental protection and economic development.
• Edmonton Tornado Disaster A devastating F4-rated tornado struck eastern Edmonton, Alberta, causing massive destruction. The tornado primarily impacted an industrial park and a trailer park, resulting in 27 fatalities, hundreds of injuries, and leaving hundreds of people homeless and jobless. This was one of the most destructive tornadoes in Canadian history.
• R. Venkataraman Becomes President of India R. Venkataraman was sworn in as the eighth President of India. His five-year tenure (1987-1992) was marked by significant political transitions, with four different Prime Ministers serving during this period: Narasimha Rao, Chandra Shekhar, Viswanath Pratap Singh, and Rajiv Gandhi.
• Mecca Pilgrimage Tragedy A violent confrontation between Iranian pilgrims and Saudi Arabian security forces in Mecca resulted in the deaths of 400 pilgrims, highlighting the intense religious and geopolitical tensions in the region.
• Docklands Light Railway Opened Queen Elizabeth II formally opened the Docklands Light Railway in London, which became the first driverless railway in Great Britain. This innovative transportation system represented a significant technological advancement in urban transit infrastructure.
• Fairness Doctrine Rescinded The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) eliminated the Fairness Doctrine, which had previously required radio and television stations to present controversial issues in a balanced manner. This decision significantly impacted media broadcasting standards.
• East Lancashire Railway Opened A heritage railway was inaugurated between Bury and Ramsbottom in the North West of England, preserving historical transportation infrastructure and promoting local cultural heritage.

Events in 1987

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

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1987

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1987

July 25, 1987 was a Saturday and it was the 206th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1987 can also be written as 7/25/1987 in the US and as 25/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1987 in July 1987 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1987:

• Fernando (Brazilian footballer born 1987)

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on July 25th

Famous people died on July 25, 1987:

• Malcolm Baldrige

  An American politician and businessman who served as the 26th United States Secretary of Commerce until his death in 1987.

• Tommaso Chiaretti
• Mario Radice

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on July 25th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 25, 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 25, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 25, 1987 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:08 am and setting at 09:10 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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Someone born on July 25, 1987 is:

37 years 9 months old,

or 453 months and 19 days old,

or 1972 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13808 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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

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

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