Thursday February 26, 1987
US date format: 2/26/1987, UK date format: 26/2/1987
It was Thursday, under the sign of Pisces (see birth chart on February 26, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
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.
Evil Dead II, directed by Sam Raimi, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while A Season On The Brink by John Feinstein was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Alfons Zitterbacke.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Continental Circus or Fire Power.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of February 26, 1987?
Holidays
- Blessed Edigna
- Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
- Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
- Saint Victor
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Events
- 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.
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Famous Birthday
- Julia Bond: American actress.
- Jin Hiramaki: Japanese actor singer and model.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Evil Dead II
Directed by: Sam Raimi
Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Country: United States of America
Lethal Weapon
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan
Country: United States of America
Angel Heart
Directed by: Alan Parker
Starring: Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Country: United States of America
Some Kind of Wonderful
Directed by: Howard Deutch
Starring: Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, Craig Sheffer
Country: United States of America
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
Directed by: Chuck Russell
Starring: Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of February 26, 1987?
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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 #5 songs in the UK
- George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
- Ben E King - Stand By Me
- Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache
- Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth
- Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman
Top #10 R&B songs
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Alfons Zitterbacke
The Little Vampire
Directed by: Uli Edel
Street Legal
Fist of the North Star 2
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Days to next February 26
If February 26, 1987 is your birthday you're 33 years, 7 months, 4 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 4 months, 27 days.
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
- RollingStone: Bruce Springsteen
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Echoes In The Darkness
By: Joseph Wambaugh
On June 25, 1989, the naked corpse of schoolteacher Susan Reinert was found wedged into her hatchback car in a hotel parking lot near Philadelphia's "Main Line." Her
James Herriot'S Dog Stories
By: James Herriot
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
Windmills Of The Gods
By: Sidney Sheldon
She's on the glinting edge of East-West confrontation, a beautiful and accomplished scholar who has suddenly become our newest ambassador to an Iron Curtain country, a woman who is about to
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Ryan novels--including his latest blockbusters Command Authority and Threat Vector--delivers an electrifying tale of international conflict.Using
The Dinner Party
By: Howard Fast
A novel written by the author of "The Immigrant", "The Immigrant's Daughter", "The Outsider", "The Pledge" and "Second Generation".
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Driller
Continental Circus
Esper Dream
Fire Power
Bismarck
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the zodiac sign was Pisces.
Who was the US President on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on February 26, 1987?
On February 26, 1987 several famous people were born including, Julia Bond, Jin Hiramaki.
What was the number one song in February 26, 1987?
The number one song in the week of February 26, 1987 was Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi in US and I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin in UK.
What were the top hits on February 26, 1987?
The top hits on February 26, 1987 were Livin' On A Prayer by Bon Jovi, Jacob's Ladder by Huey Lewis & The News, Keep Your Hands To Yourself by Georgia Satellites in US and I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) by George Michael & Aretha Franklin, Stand By Me by Ben E King, Heartache by Pepsi & Shirlie in UK.
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