Thursday February 26, 1987
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It was Thursday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on February 26, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Julia Bond and Jin Hiramaki.
In that special week of February people in US were listening to Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi.
In UK I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin was in the top 5 hits.
Lethal Weapon, directed by Richard Donner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while Dancing On My Grave by Gelsey Kirkland with Greg Lawrence was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Der Landarzt.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Flying Shark or Goldrunner.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Blessed Edigna
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Saint Victor
- Saint Alexander of Alexandria
- Saint Nestor (died 251)
- Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
- Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.
Famous Birthdays:
- Julia Bond: American actress.
- Jin Hiramaki: Japanese actor singer and model.
Facts:
- 1st release of Beatles compact discs
- Tower Commission probes Iran-Contra affair
- USSR resumes nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh / Semipalitinsk USSR
- Washington Bullets block 20 Indiana Pacers shots tying NBA regulation game record.
- The Tower Commission rebukes U.S. President Ronald Reagan for not controlling his National Security staff.
- NASA launches GEOS-H.
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in February 1987?
- LIFE: Christie Brinkley and Daughter
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: African Wildlife -- Feb. 23, 1987
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9051
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1987
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 1987 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer
- Huey Lewis & The News - Jacob's Ladder
- Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself
- Chicago - Will You Still Love Me?
- The Jets - You Got It All
- Linda Ronstadt - Somewhere Out There
- Bruce Willis - Respect Yourself
- Beastie Boys - (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)
- Peter Gabriel - Big Time
- Lionel Richie - Ballerina Girl
Top #10 R&B songs
- Freddie Jackson - Have You Ever Loved Somebody
- Loose Ends - Slow Down
- The Jets - You Got It All
- Melba Moore - Falling
- Donna Allen - Serious
- Janet Jackson - Let's Wait Awhile
- Lionel Richie - Ballerina Girl
- Take It To The Limit - Ray, Goodman & Brown
- Howard Hewett - Stay
- R.J.'S Latest Arrival - Hold On
Top #10 Latin songs
- Daniela Romo - De mi enamorate
- Es mi mujer - Emmanuel
- Marisela - Tu dama de hierro
- Te amare - Jose Feliciano
- Macumba - Veronica Castro
- La hora del adios - Dyango y Rocio Durcal
- Angelica Maria - El hombre de mi vida
- y quien puede ser - Jose Jose
- Braulio - En bancarrota
- Rocio Durcal - Quedate conmigo esta noche
Top #5 songs in the UK
- I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) - George Michael & Aretha Franklin
- Ben E King - Stand By Me
- Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
- Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
James Herriot'S Dog Stories
In this very special, heart-warming collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have
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Videogames
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