What happened on Monday, July 27, 1987?

Here's what happened on July 27, 1987:

• John Demjanjuk testifies in his own defense during Israeli war crimes trial On July 27, 1987, John Demjanjuk, a retired Cleveland auto worker, took the stand in his own defense during his war crimes trial in Israel. He denied being 'Ivan the Terrible,' a notorious guard at the Treblinka death camp, and claimed he was a victim of mistaken identity. Demjanjuk's testimony lasted 4.5 hours, during which he recounted his early life in Ukraine and his time as a Soviet prisoner of war. source: washingtonpost.com
• French explorers recover dishes from Titanic wreckage On July 27, 1987, French explorers aboard the mini-submarine Nautile retrieved the first artifacts from the Titanic wreckage, including dishes used by passengers. The operation, conducted by the French Institute for Research and Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER), marked the beginning of salvage efforts that would continue until September 1987, resulting in the recovery of over 1,800 artifacts. source: noaa.gov
• Salt Lake City Trappers' 29-game winning streak ends with 7-5 loss to Billings Mustangs On July 27, 1987, the Salt Lake City Trappers' professional baseball record of 29 consecutive victories was halted by a 7-5 defeat to the Billings Mustangs. The Trappers had not lost since June 24, 1987, and had set a new record by surpassing the previous mark of 27 straight wins. The game was marked by a six-run first inning by the Mustangs, which proved insurmountable for the Trappers despite their efforts. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1987

July 27, 1987: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1987

Newspapers from Jul. 27, 1987

July 27, 1987 was a Monday and it was the 208th day of the year 1987 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 27, 1987 can also be written as 7/27/1987 in the US and as 27/7/1987 in UK and Europe.

July 27, 1987 in July 1987 calendar

Famous people born on July 27, 1987:

• Marek Hamsik

  Renowned Slovak footballer who had a distinguished career with Napoli and the Slovak national team, known for his exceptional midfield...

• Sarah Parsons

  American Olympic hockey player who competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, winning a bronze medal and silver at the 2005 Four Nations...

• Leah Kelley (model)
• Maxime Musqua
• Thomas Enevoldsen
• Boris Steimetz
• Benoît Poulain
• Jean-Baptiste Lafarge
• Julien Bérard
• Larissa Volpentesta
• Jennifer Ewbank
• Juan Carlos Sánchez Martínez
• Jordan Hill
• Travis Goethel
• Jacoby Ford
• Rodrigo Antônio do Nascimento
• Henry Rojas
• Willy Martin

Famous people born in 1987

Famous people born on July 27th

Famous people died on July 27, 1987:

• Travis Jackson

  Travis Jackson was a notable Major League Baseball player who played as a shortstop and third baseman for the New York Giants from 1922 to...

• Pietro Raimondi
• Sálim Ali

Famous people who died in 1987

Famous people who died on July 27th

July 27, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 27, 1987 was Shakedown by Bob Seger, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Bob Seger - Shakedown
2. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
3. Heart - Alone
4. George Michael - I Want Your Sex
5. Gloria Estefan - Rhythm Is Gonna Get You

July 27, 1987: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 27, 1987 was It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

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 27, 1987: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 27, 1987 was Fake by Alexander O'Neal, according to the music chart for the week July 27th and August 2nd.

1. Alexander O'Neal - Fake
2. Regina Belle - Show Me The Way
3. Janet Jackson - The Pleasure Principle
4. Lillo Thomas - I'm In Love
5. Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 27th is Leo.

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July 27, 1987: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 27, 1987 is Rabbit and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 27, 1987 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 27, 1987 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:14 am and setting at 09:55 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 27, 1987 is:

39 years and 9 days old,

or 468 months and 9 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14254 days old,

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There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 27th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 27, 1987?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 27, 1987.

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