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August 27, 1987 was the 239th day of the year 1987, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 27, 1987 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 27, 1987, who was born and died on August 27, 1987, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 1987, which were the most popular songs (ex. La Bamba by Los Lobos), movies (e.g. Near Dark, directed by Kathryn Bigelow), TV series (e.g. G-Force: Guardians Of Space) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 27th, 1987 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1987?
- August 27, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1987?
- August 27, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 27, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1987?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1987?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1987?
What day of the week was August 27, 1987?
August 27, 1987 was a Thursday and it was the 239th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1987 can also be written as 8/27/1987 in the US and as 27/8/1987 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1987: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 27, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1987: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1987 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 August 27, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:16 am and setting at 09:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 1987 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 1987.
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Who was born on August 27, 1987?
Famous people born on August 27, 1987:
- Viktoriya Modesta
Viktoriya Modesta is a Latvian-British singer, songwriter, and bionic pop artist known for her unique style and prosthetic leg.
- Darren McFadden
American football player.
- Joel Grant
English-jamaican footballer.
- Jonas Holøs
- Junpei Kusukami
- TJ Lanning
- Nyambe Mulenga
- Tiffany Boone
- Jim Sarbh
- Jordi Torres
- Muhamed Pašalić
- Laurențiu Buș
- Jonathan Glenn
- Ryota Doi
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1987: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 36 years 7 months old,
or 439 months and 22 days old,
or 1912 weeks
or 13384 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 1987.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 27, 1987?
There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1987?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1987.
August 27, 1987: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1987:
- Scott La Rock
American producer and dj (boogie down productions), (d. 1987).
- Sergio Duilio Fanali
- Peter Mehringer
- Charlie Smalls
- Aleksanteri Toivola
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1987: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1987:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1987: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 1987 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 27, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1987 was La Bamba by Los Lobos, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1987: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
- Richard Marx - Don't Mean Nothing
- Suzanne Vega - Luka
- Debbie Gibson - Only In My Dreams
August 27, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1987 was I Just Can't Stop Loving You by Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1987: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 1987 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
- Spagna - Call Me
- Madonna - Who's That Girl
August 27, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1987 was Casanova by Levert, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1987: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 27, 1987 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Levert - Casanova
- Force M.D.'s - Love Is A House
- Smokey Robinson - One Heartbeat
- Michael Jackson With Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
- Natalie Cole - Jump Start
August 27, 1987: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 27, 1987 was Lo Mejor De Tu Vida by Julio Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.
August 27, 1987: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 27, 1987 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 24th and August 30th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Julio Iglesias - Lo Mejor De Tu Vida
- Luis Miguel - Ahora Te Puedes Marchar
- Los Lobos - La Bamba
- Amanda Miguel - El pecado
- Los Bukis - Tu carcel
August 27, 1987: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 1987 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Near Dark
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Starring: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Country: United States of America
Opera
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Sebastiano Somma, Daria Nicolodi, Barbara Cupisti, Cristina Marsillach, Urbano Barberini, Carola Stagnaro, William McNamara, Ian Charleson, Cristina Giachino, Francesca Cassola, Antonella Vitale, György Gyõriványi
Country: Italy
Quella villa in fondo al parco
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Giuliano Carnimeo
Starring: David Warbeck, Janet Agren, Eva Grimaldi, Luisa Menon
Country: Italy
The Dead
Release year: 1987
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
The Last of England
Release year: 1987
Directed by: Derek Jarman
Starring: Tilda Swinton, Spencer Leigh, 'Spring' Mark Adley, Gerrard McArthur
August 27, 1987: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 1987 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
G-Force: Guardians of Space
Release year: 1987
Fridolin
Release year: 1987
August 27, 1987: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1987 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Communion
By: Whitley Strieber
This is the beginning of an extraordinary true-life adventure. One man shares his riveting story with people from "elsewhere".
The Different Drum
By: M. Scott Peck
The Road Less Traveled is a popular lecturer and author who challenges listeners to move beyond individual growth and personal requirements to experience true community and unconditional loving.
And A Voice To Sing With
By: Joan Baez
* A perfect time to reissue: PBS will air a ninety minute primetime special on Joan Baez in October 2009. This is part of the Emmy Award-winning American Masters series.
August 27, 1987: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 27, 1987 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dark Sceptre
Emerald Mine
Hi no Tori Hououhen: Gaou no Bouken
Alternative World Games
Ai Senshi Nicol
Who was the US President on August 27, 1987?
On August 27, 1987 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1987?
On August 27, 1987 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1987?
On August 27, 1987 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
What happened in 1987?
1987 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 60 bodies recovered in Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in Puerto Rico
- International Year of Shelter for Homeless begins
- 16 die in a train crash in Chase, Maryland
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What was the calendar for August 1987?
August 1987 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
