Sunday December 27, 1987
This day in 30 sec.
It was Sunday, under the sign of Capricorn (see planets position on December 27, 1987). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Lily Cole and Matthew Atkinson.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Faith by George Michael.
In UK Always On My Mind by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits.
Bad Taste, directed by Peter Jackson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987
while The Cat Who Came For Christmas by Cleveland Amory was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Die Hausmeisterin.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing The Astonishing Adventures Of Mr Weems And The She Vampires or Goldrunner.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1987 or at December 27 across the years.
Old Newspapers
Have a look at the old newspapers from 27 December 1987 and get them!
magazine of 27 December 1987What the sky looked like on 27 December 1987
Personalized book about You
Your book about what happened on 27 December 1987
Wish him/her..
Find out your future
Get a FREE Numerology report based on the digits of 27 December 1987!
Historical Events
Which were the important events of 27 December 1987 ?
Holidays:
- The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
- R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist
Famous Birthdays:
- Lily Cole
- Matthew Atkinson
- L : Rapper.
Famous Deaths:
- Priscilla Dean: Actress (Outside the Law), dies of injuries at 91.
- Rewi Alley: New Zealand author, pro-Chinese communist, dies at age 90 in Beijing.
- Geoffrey D Lloyd: Chairman of the guild of British Newspaper editors (Born 1933).
Facts:
- Steve Largent sets all-time NFL record for career catches when he catches his 752nd pass.
Search For Your Ancestors
Sport Games on 27 December 1987
NFL
American Football- Buffalo Bills - Philadelphia Eagles : 7 - 17
- Chicago Bears - Los Angeles Raiders : 6 - 3
- Cincinnati Bengals - Houston Oilers : 17 - 21
- Detroit Lions - Atlanta Falcons : 30 - 13
Planetary positions on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 27, 1987 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Don't miss our monthly news, no spam guarantee Click here to Subscribe
...and if 27 December 1987 was your Birth Date then Join our Birthday Club!
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1987?
- LIFE: Meryl Streep
- Time: Starving baby & mother depicts the famine in Ethiopia
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9096
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1987
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
Make this date unforgettable
Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1987 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- George Michael - Faith
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Whitesnake - Is This Love
- Got My Mind Set On You - George Harrison
- Debbie Gibson - Shake Your Love
- Jody Watley - Don't You Want Me
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Pretty Poison - Catch Me (I'm Falling)
- John Cougar Mellencamp - Cherry Bomb
- INXS - Need You Tonight
Top #10 R&B songs
- Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel
- Levert - My Forever Love
- Roger - I Want To Be Your Man
- Natalie Cole - I Live For Your Love
- Meli'sa Morgan - If You Can Do It: I Can Too!!
- Whitney Houston - So Emotional
- Gladys Knight And The Pips - Love Overboard
- Kashif & Meli'sa Morgan - Love Changes
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam Featuring Full Force - Someone To Love Me For Me
- Force M.D.'s - Touch and Go
Top #10 Latin songs
- Jose Luis Rodriguez - Y TU TAMBIEN LLORARAS
- SOY ASI - Jose Jose
- Beatriz Adriana - La luna sera la luna
- Negra - Roberto Carlos
- AY AMOR - Ana Gabriel
- PONTE A CANTAR - Jose Feliciano
- Julio Iglesias - Que no se rompa la noche
- PETALO Y ESPINAS - Los Yonic's
- Jose Javier Solis - Me estoy volviendo loco
- Ahora Te Puedes Marchar - Luis Miguel
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Cat Who Came For Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas when a bedraggled white feline enters the heart--and home--of Cleveland Amory. To say it is a friendly takeover is an understatement.
More info
Kaleidoscope
When a beautiful young Frenchwoman and a brilliant American actor meet in wartime Paris, their love begins like a fairy tale but ends in tragedy. Suddenly orphaned, their three children are cruelly separated.
More info
Seven Stories Of Christmas Love
This holiday classic contains personal stories based on Christmas memories. Five of the stories appeared originally in Woman's Day magazine, which initiated a tradition of printing an annual Buscaglia Christmas story
More info
Presumed Innocent
Hailed as the most suspenseful and compelling novel in decades, PRESUMED INNOCENT brings to life our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of all
More info
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
Game Over II
Dr. Chaos
More info
The Astonishing Adventures Of Mr Weems And The She Vampires
Goldrunner
